Apple Home Collection Expands Into Cameras, Locks and Thermostats

Apple is putting its name on a broader set of smart-home hardware with Apple Home Collection, a lineup developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The range includes indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock, thermostats and room sensors, with availability beginning in December and selected products following in early 2027.

One-tap setup is the central promise

Apple says each accessory can be added with a tap of an iPhone and managed through the Home app without a separate manufacturer account. The products support Siri and Thread, while the lock, thermostats and sensors also use compatible smart-home standards designed to help devices work across ecosystems.

LG’s camera lineup records video at up to 2.5K resolution and can identify familiar faces, pets, vehicles and packages when used with an Apple home hub. Event history requires a supported iCloud+ plan. Apple says local storage will keep cameras recording during a Wi-Fi outage, while footage and Home app data are protected with end-to-end encryption.

The LG deadbolt supports hands-free unlocking with a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch, as well as a keypad and backup key. Apple is also connecting the lock and doorbell inside one Home app view, allowing a user to see a visitor, speak with them and grant access from the same screen.

Apple is offering a curated alternative

Two thermostats, one from LG and one from Schneider Electric, can adjust around household routines and work with separate temperature and humidity sensors. Apple says every device can update its network credentials when home Wi-Fi changes, addressing a common source of setup trouble.

The collection does not replace the wider Works with Apple Home and Matter ecosystem. Instead, it gives Apple customers a coordinated set of accessories built with established home-technology partners. The strategy arrives after years in which Amazon and Google offered their own recognizable smart-home brands, while Apple largely depended on outside manufacturers.

The final test will come after launch, when buyers can judge whether the promised simplicity and tighter integration justify prices that begin around $200 for parts of the lineup.