Apple Home Collection: LG, Schneider-Made Cameras, Lock & Thermostats Launched At 'Welcome Home' Event

Apple introduced the Apple Home Collection—a lineup of smart home gadgets crafted in partnership with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric—at the Welcome Home event. The collection encompasses indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock, thermostats, and temperature sensors. Apple's announcement revealed availability starting December, with some items launching early 2027. India remains unlisted for any product.

Designed to operate within Apple's Home app sans the need for a separate app or account, the accessories employ Matter and Thread standards. Set up with a single tap on an iPhone, the devices function through the Home app, supporting Siri. Apple emphasizes that Home app data remains end-to-end encrypted, preventing any of the three companies from accessing it.

LG contributes four cameras: all capable of recording up to 2.5K video and recognizing individuals, pets, vehicles, and packages. The Video Doorbell features a second full-HD camera for monitoring deliveries. The Floodlight Cam and Outdoor Cam plug-in models are weatherproof, while the Indoor Cam tilts its lens away when occupants are present.

Additionally, LG manufactures a Smart Deadbolt Lock, which unlocks automatically when a user with a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch approaches, utilizing Ultra-Wideband technology and adhering to both Matter and Aliro standards. Schneider also provides a Smart Thermostat and a temperature sensor.

Compatibility with Apple's Home hub, including HomeView, HomePod, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K, is required for all cameras. Pricing information for the United States was provided, with the Video Doorbell priced at $249.95, Floodlight Cam at $399.95, Outdoor Cam Plug-In at $299.95, Indoor Cam Plug-In at $199.95, and Smart Deadbolt Lock at $349.95. The Smart Thermostat and temperature sensor from both LG and Schneider are priced at $199.95 each, while sensors are listed at $39.95.

Installation accessories range in cost from $14.95 to $24.95. However, the cameras are only listed for the US, Canada, and the UK, while the lock, thermostats, and sensors are available for the US and Canada only. Apple did not disclose which accessories would be delayed until early 2027, nor did they provide pricing for India or mention specific features like Clean Energy Guidance and ADT professional installation, which are U.S.-only.

Apple clarified there is no additional camera subscription, with video history available through iCloud+ plans—50GB for one camera, 200GB for up to five, and 2TB for unlimited cameras. These plans retain 10 days of event history, and Apple Intelligence features such as video summaries and natural-language search are contingent upon an eligible plan and a compatible iPhone or iPad. Cameras retain local recording functionality in the event of a Wi-Fi interruption.