{
  "id": 14211357,
  "title": "Apple Launches 'Apple Home Collection' With Cameras, Lock, Thermostats and More",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/apple-launches-apple-home-collection-with-cameras-lock-thermostats",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T13:32:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/13/apple-home-collection/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection, a range of smart home devices developed in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, on today's date. The collection comprises cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, and a smart lock, all designed to seamlessly integrate with Apple's new HomeView hub. Each product showcases premium materials and a sleek design. Setting up these accessories is a simple one-tap process from an iPhone, and they can be managed via the Home app or Siri.\n\nThe LG Video Doorbell, priced at $249.95, features dual cameras offering 2.5K and HD resolution views of visitors and packages, accompanied by a built-in spotlight and chime. The LG Outdoor Cam, at $299.95, boasts low-color night vision and adjustable positioning. The LG Indoor Cam, priced at $199.95, includes a privacy-preserving tilt function that adjusts based on geofencing or manual control in the Home app. The LG Floodlight Cam, at $399.95, includes dual floodlights activated by motion and low-color night vision.\n\nThe LG Smart Deadbolt Lock, priced at $349.95, utilizes Ultra-Wideband for automatic unlocking upon the homeowner's approach, with optional PIN entry and a hidden backup key slot. The lock also monitors door states. The LG Thermostat, available for $199.95, offers Adaptive Temperature control, allowing users in the U.S. to activate heating and cooling during lower-cost periods with compatible utility plans. Separate temperature and humidity sensors, priced at $39.95, enable the thermostat to monitor conditions across multiple rooms.\n\nThese products will be available for purchase starting in December, though some accessories will not launch until early 2027.",
  "summary": "Apple today debuted the \"Apple Home Collection,\" an accessory lineup it developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection includes cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, and a door lock. All of the home devices are designed to work with the HomeView, Apple's new home hub. Apple says each one is made from premium materials with a minimal aesthetic. The accessories are able…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}