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Apple unveils Home Collection smart devices in partnership with LG and Schneider Electric

Hands-on look at video doorbell, cameras, door lock and thermostats after 'Welcome Home' event

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Apple has launched six new smart home devices under a new Apple Home Collection, co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, giving customers a closer look at its push into home hardware at Tuesday's 'Welcome Home' event.

The Verge has gone hands-on with Apple's new smart home lineup, following the company's "Welcome Home" event on Tuesday. The six devices, which make up the new Apple Home Collection, were co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric and include a video doorbell, security cameras, a door lock and thermostats.

The collection includes a $349 LG smart lock that supports Apple Home Key, letting users unlock the door hands-free using ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. The lock can also be opened with a PIN code or a physical key beneath the keypad.

LG's video doorbell is priced at $249 and features dual cameras supporting up to 2.5K resolution, according to the hands-on report from The Verge.

The Home Collection marks Apple's most substantial move into dedicated home hardware, adding first-party-adjacent devices to its smart home ecosystem alongside partners LG and Schneider Electric.

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Analysis

Why This Matters

  • Apple is expanding from software and platform play in smart home to co-branded hardware, which could reshape consumer expectations for HomeKit-compatible devices.
  • The inclusion of LG and Schneider Electric signals a push toward higher-end, integrated home infrastructure rather than standalone gadgets.
  • The door lock and doorbell categories put Apple in direct competition with existing smart lock and video doorbell makers.

Background

Apple has long supported a smart home ecosystem through HomeKit and, more recently, the Apple Home app, but has historically left most hardware to third parties. The Apple Home Collection appears to be a coordinated effort with established appliance and building technology partners to offer a cohesive line of connected home devices that work closely with Apple features such as Home Key.

Key Perspectives

Apple: Positions the collection as tighter integration between iPhone, the Home app and everyday household devices, with hands-free unlock and camera features as marquee capabilities. LG and Schneider Electric: Gain access to Apple's ecosystem and design language, potentially strengthening their consumer and professional smart home offerings. Competitors and critics: Will watch whether premium pricing and a relatively closed ecosystem limit adoption compared with more open or lower-cost smart home platforms.

What to Watch

  • Availability and shipping dates for the six Home Collection devices.
  • Detailed reviews of the security cameras and thermostats, which were not covered in the initial hands-on.
  • Whether Apple extends the collection into more device categories or adds further manufacturing partners.

Sources

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