Apple’s new smart home lineup includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells
The new devices work with HomeView, the company's new smart home hub which can be used to control accessories and interact with apps.
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Apple partners with LG and Schneider Electric on new smart home device lineup
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Apple has partnered with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to introduce the Apple Home Collection, a collaborative lineup of smart home devices scheduled to begin shipping in December. Revealed alongside Apple's new HomeView smart home hub, the collection includes security cameras, a video doorbell, a deadbolt-standard door lock, thermostats, and various sensors designed to integrate with Apple's ecosystem and Siri controls. [1][3][2]
The accessories offer iPhone-proximity pairing similar to AirPods and Apple Watch setup. Highlighted devices manufactured by LG include a dual-camera wired Video Doorbell priced at $249 in the US and £229 in the UK, a $199 smart door lock featuring UWB and Apple Home Key support, and a $199 (£179.95 in the UK) indoor camera engineered to swivel toward the floor for privacy when not in use. [3]
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The new Apple Home Collection includes a video doorbell, smart lock, and more
Apple has partnered with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to launch the Apple Home Collection, an assortment of smart home devices meant to be easy to set up and use. The collection is something of a smart home starter pack, including security cameras, a video doorbell, a door lock, and two thermostats. Apple is announcing…
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