Apple has started taking orders for the first three products in its Apple Home Collection, a new lineup of smart home accessories co-developed with LG and Schneider. The devices, an LG video doorbell and two security cameras, are designed to work seamlessly with the Home app and require no third-party accounts.
The Apple Home Collection is a curated set of smart home accessories designed for seamless setup in the Home app, with no third-party apps or accounts required. The first three products, all from LG, are now available to order. The LG Video Doorbell is priced at $249.95, the LG Indoor Camera at $199.95, and the LG Outdoor Camera at $299.95. Apple estimates delivery in mid-December, ahead of Christmas.
Nearly ten accessories are coming to the Home Collection, including smart thermostats, indoor sensors, and a smart lock, but it is unclear whether any more will go on sale before 2027. For now, the LG products offer a first look at Apple's new accessory lineup.
Analysis
Why This Matters
- The Home Collection represents Apple's push deeper into the smart home market with tightly integrated hardware.
- Customers get a consistent, app-free setup experience that may lower barriers to smart home adoption.
- The success of these first products could determine how quickly Apple expands the lineup.
Background
Apple has long supported smart home accessories through its HomeKit platform, but the Home Collection marks a shift toward co-developing products with manufacturers to guarantee a seamless experience. The first three devices are produced by LG, a longtime Apple partner, as part of a broader collaboration that includes Schneider Electric.
What to Watch
- Whether Apple adds more Home Collection devices before the end of 2026, as the current products are the only ones available so far.
- Customer and reviewer feedback on the ease of setup and integration.
- Announcements of additional partners beyond LG and Schneider for future accessories.
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- SupportedApple has made the first three Apple Home Collection accessories available to order.9to5Mac: “Additionally, the first three accessories in the Apple Home Collection are now available to order: a video doorbell and two smart home security cameras.”
- SupportedThe available products are an LG video doorbell and two LG security cameras.9to5Mac: “Today, the first three Apple Home Collection products are now available to order: LG Video Doorbell : $249.95 LG Indoor Camera : $199.95 LG Outdoor Camera : $299.95”
- SupportedThe Apple Home Collection was co-developed with LG and Schneider.9to5Mac: “Apple Home Collection is a curated set of accessories that Apple co-developed in partnership with LG and Schneider.”
- SupportedThe accessories are designed for seamless setup in the Home app.9to5Mac: “They are designed for seamless setup in the Home app with no third-party apps or accounts required”
- Partly supportedThe products work seamlessly with the Home app.9to5Mac: “They are designed for seamless setup in the Home app”
- SupportedThe products require no third-party accounts.9to5Mac: “They are designed for seamless setup in the Home app with no third-party apps or accounts required”
- SupportedThe LG Video Doorbell costs $249.95.9to5Mac: “LG Video Doorbell : $249.95”
- SupportedThe LG Indoor Camera costs $199.95.9to5Mac: “LG Indoor Camera : $199.95”
- SupportedThe LG Outdoor Camera costs $299.95.9to5Mac: “LG Outdoor Camera : $299.95”
- SupportedApple estimates delivery of the products in mid-December, before Christmas.9to5Mac: “Each product is currently estimated to deliver in mid-December, a week or so before Christmas.”
- SupportedNearly ten accessories are coming to the Home Collection, including smart thermostats, indoor sensors and a smart lock.9to5Mac: “In total, Apple has nearly 10 accessories coming—from smart thermostats to indoor sensors, a smart lock, security cameras, and more.”
- SupportedIt is unclear whether additional accessories will go on sale before 2027.9to5Mac: “It’s unclear whether additional Apple Home Collection accessories will go on sale before 2027.”
