Apple opened preorders today for the first devices in its Apple Home Collection, a lineup developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. Shipping begins in mid-December.
Three LG accessories are available for preorder now: the Outdoor Cam at $299.95, Indoor Cam at $199.95, and Video Doorbell at $249.95. All three are estimated to ship between December 11th and 17th. The LG Floodlight Cam ($399.95), LG Smart Deadbolt Lock ($349.95), LG Smart Thermostat ($199.95), Schneider Home Smart Thermostat ($199.95), and Schneider Home Room Sensor ($39.95) do not yet have preorder availability or ship dates.
Apple also released its HomeView smart display with Siri AI today. The company announced the Apple Home Collection a month ago as part of a broader push into smart home devices.
The collection devices use Thread connectivity to maintain connection if Wi-Fi drops and automatically update network credentials when wireless settings change. Setup involves tapping devices with an iPhone. The devices do not include exclusive features compared to standard versions.