Apple Home Collection launches with LG and Schneider cameras, thermostats, and sensors

Key Points:

• Apple unveiled the HomeView smart display, the next-gen Apple TV 4K, and HomePod mini 2, all integrated with Siri AI, alongside the Apple Home Collection, a new smart home accessory lineup developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
• The Apple Home Collection includes four LG cameras, an LG smart lock, two smart thermostats (one each from LG and Schneider Electric), and temperature sensors from both companies, all controllable via the Home app or Siri without needing separate apps or accounts.
• The LG cameras offer 2.5K video recording with advanced recognition features and store footage in iCloud+ without extra subscription fees; the LG Smart Deadbolt Lock uses Ultra Wideband for automatic unlocking and supports Matter and Aliro protocols with local core functions.
• The LG and Schneider Electric smart thermostats feature Adaptive Temperature control, broad HVAC compatibility, and easy DIY installation, while temperature and humidity readings can be enhanced using new standalone sensors from both companies.
• The Home Collection products will be available starting December, with prices ranging from $39.95 for sensors to $399.95 for the Floodlight Cam; cameras will launch in the US, Canada, and UK, while locks, thermostats, and sensors will initially be limited to the US and Canada.