After years of relative quiet in the smart home space, Apple has finally laid its cards on the table. The company has officially announced the Apple Home Collection, a line of accessories designed in partnership with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The series spans security cameras, a smart door lock, thermostats and ambient sensors.

Setup keeps the simplicity Apple is known for: accessories pair to an iPhone with a single tap, with no separate account or extra app required. Everything is managed inside the Home app, protected by end-to-end encryption.

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A privacy-first ecosystem

The products are Matter-compatible and run over a Thread network, with a clean design language that fits alongside Apple's own hardware. The accessories can be controlled via Siri or the Home app, either individually or in sync with one another.

The approach to data is notable. Information gathered inside the home is processed either on local hubs or on Apple's Private Cloud Compute infrastructure. The upshot: no company — not Apple, not LG, not Schneider Electric — can see what happens in your home.

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A security package built around four cameras

The LG-branded cameras tie home security into Apple's HomeView, HomePod or Apple TV 4K hubs. The models in the lineup are:

  • LG Video Doorbell: Packs two separate sensors, 2.5K and Full HD, so the person at the door and any package left on the doorstep can be monitored at the same time. A built-in spotlight light and a doorbell chime that plays on Apple devices round out a complete entryway solution.
  • LG Floodlight Cam: Aimed at large yards, with two motion-triggered floodlights and color night vision that works even in low light.
  • LG Outdoor Cam: Offers easy outdoor installation, with an adjustable body and color night vision.
  • LG Indoor Cam: Designed for indoor use, it records when nobody is home — and when a resident approaches the door, it automatically tilts its lens downward and stops recording.

With an iCloud+ subscription, the cameras gain access to 10 days of recording history. Apple Intelligence support also makes it possible to search within footage using natural language and generate summaries. If the connection drops, built-in storage keeps recordings going.

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When, and for how much?

The series goes on sale first in December in select markets led by the US, Canada and the UK, with some complementary pieces arriving on shelves in early 2027. The announced starting prices are:

  • LG Video Doorbell: $249.95
  • LG Floodlight Cam: $399.95
  • LG Outdoor Cam: $299.95
  • LG Indoor Cam: $199.95
  • LG Smart Deadbolt Lock: $349.95
  • LG & Schneider Home Smart Thermostats: $199.95
  • Room / Temperature Sensors: $39.95