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The Verge reported a hands-on look at six devices in Apple’s Home Collection after the company’s “Welcome home” event on Tuesday. The lineup includes an LG smart lock, video doorbell, indoor and outdoor cameras, and two thermostats; prices range from $199 to $399. Apple says the devices work with its HomeView display and other Apple products, but availability details were not provided in the report.
The LG smart lock costs $349 and supports Apple Home Key, which the report says can unlock the door hands-free using ultra-wideband (UWB). It also offers PIN entry and a physical keyhole beneath its keypad. The $249 LG video doorbell has two cameras with resolution up to 2.5K and a motion-activated light; the report says its cameras can show visitors and deliveries at the doorstep.
LG’s indoor security camera costs $199 and records up to 2.5K resolution. It can move automatically up and down and can be set to face downward when the owner returns home. Apple is also releasing two wired outdoor camera versions: a $399 model with motion-activated floodlights and a $299 model without them.
The collection includes two thermostats: a round LG model and a square Schneider Electric model, each priced at $199. The report says both support Matter, a standard for connecting smart home devices. Apple’s Siri AI-enabled HomeView, described as the company’s first smart home display, can control the new devices; the report also says they can be controlled with other Apple products, including an iPhone.
Apple’s Home Control Lineup
The collection brings entry security, cameras and climate control into Apple’s smart home lineup, with prices and device details giving prospective buyers a first look at what the company is offering. HomeView’s role as a central controller could make the display a focal point for customers who want to manage connected devices through Apple’s ecosystem.
Matter support on the two thermostats may help them work across compatible smart home platforms. The source, however, does not establish compatibility details for every product or say whether all features will be available outside Apple’s own devices.
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After Apple’s Welcome Home Event
The hands-on report followed Apple’s “Welcome home” event on Tuesday, where the company introduced the Home Collection. The six devices were codeveloped with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric; the source identifies LG products across the lock, doorbell and cameras, and Schneider Electric as the maker of one thermostat.
Apple’s HomeView is described in the report as its first smart home display and as the center of the company’s smart home push. The report presents it alongside iPhone control but does not provide technical specifications for the display.
Release Plans Remain Unreported
The source gives product features and prices but does not provide release dates, availability by country, or preorder information. It also does not specify the HomeView display’s price, hardware details, or whether it will ship alongside the collection.
Further details about privacy and video storage, subscriptions, installation requirements, and the exact scope of Home Key and Matter support are not established in the report. The hands-on account describes features, but it does not provide independent testing of performance or reliability.
Availability Details to Come
Readers will need further announcements from Apple and its partners to learn when the devices will go on sale and where they will be available. Product pages or launch communications may also clarify setup, compatibility, storage and service requirements.
Until those details are published, the reported prices and features offer an initial view of the lineup, while purchase timing and the full capabilities of HomeView remain open questions.
Key Questions
What products are in Apple’s Home Collection?
The report describes six devices: an LG smart lock, LG video doorbell, LG indoor camera, two wired outdoor cameras, and two thermostats, one from LG and one from Schneider Electric.
How much do the reported devices cost?
Reported prices range from $199 to $399: the indoor camera and both thermostats are $199; the doorbell is $249; the lock is $349; and the outdoor cameras cost $299 without floodlights or $399 with them.
How can people control the devices?
The Verge says the devices can be controlled through Apple’s HomeView display or other Apple products, including an iPhone. The report does not describe the complete control options for each product.
When will the Apple Home Collection be available?
The source does not state a release date or preorder schedule. Availability remains unreported.
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