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  "id": 14238679,
  "title": "Hands-on with the Apple Home Collection",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/hands-on-with-the-apple-home-collection",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-13T16:11:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Verge",
    "slug": "the-verge",
    "url": "https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009899/apple-home-collection-hands-on"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Apple has announced the Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home products co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection includes indoor and outdoor cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, a video doorbell, and a door lock. Android Authority reports that all products will be available this December, though select accessories will release in early 2027, while Mashable states the first devices will launch in December 2026. All items are managed through the Apple Home app.\n\nThe lineup features several specific devices, including an LG smart lock for $349 that supports Apple Home Key via UWB, as well as a PIN code or physical keyhole for entry. An LG video doorbell priced at $249.95 features two cameras supporting up to 2.5K resolution, according to The Verge. Mashable reports prices for the initial collection range from $39.95 to $399.95, listing various sensors, thermostats, and cameras from LG and Schneider Home.\n\nAdditionally, Apple launched the HomeView, a smart home hub featuring a 7-inch Retina display and speakers. Euronews reports the device costs $299 and can be used for playing music, making calls, and web browsing, with the ability to recognize up to six household members. It is available as a standalone countertop unit in silver, starlight, rose pink, and space grey, or as a wall-mounted option.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Apple gets smart in your home. From ‘HomeView’ to smart door locks, here’s what to know",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/apple-gets-smart-in-your-home-from-homeview-to-smart-door-locks-heres",
        "published": "2026-10-13T14:43:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Buying Apple’s wall-mounted HomeView? The mount costs extra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/buying-apples-wall-mounted-homeview-the-mount-costs-extra",
        "published": "2026-10-13T15:48:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}