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The Verge got a closer look at six devices in Apple’s new Home Collection after the company’s “Welcome home” event. The lineup includes an LG smart lock, video doorbell and indoor camera, two Apple outdoor cameras, and thermostats from LG and Schneider Electric; prices range from $199 to $399.
The Verge has published a hands-on look at Apple’s new Home Collection, a group of six smart-home devices developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The lineup includes a smart lock, video doorbell, security cameras and thermostats, expanding Apple’s connected-home offerings around its Siri AI-enabled HomeView display.
The most expensive listed device is a $399 wired outdoor camera from Apple with motion-activated floodlights. Apple is also offering a $299 version without lights. The report describes both as part of the new collection, but does not provide details such as camera specifications or storage arrangements for the outdoor models.
LG’s $349 smart lock supports Apple Home Key and can unlock hands-free using UWB, or through a PIN code or the physical keyhole beneath its keypad. LG’s $249 video doorbell has two cameras supporting up to 2.5K resolution, according to the report, and a built-in motion-activated light. It is designed to record visitors and show when packages are delivered.
The other products include a $199 plug-in LG indoor camera, which records in up to 2.5K resolution and moves up and down automatically, and two thermostats priced at $199 each: a round LG model and a square Schneider Electric model. The report says both thermostats support Matter. The devices can be controlled through HomeView or other Apple products, including an iPhone.
Apple Expands Its Connected Home
The collection gives Apple customers a broader set of security and climate-control devices to manage through the company’s home platform. The range also connects the product lineup to HomeView, Apple’s first smart-home display, which the report describes as Siri AI-enabled.
Support for Apple Home Key on the LG lock and Matter on both thermostats points to different ways the products fit into a connected home. Those details may matter to buyers weighing Apple-specific features against compatibility with other smart-home devices. The report does not establish how the products perform in daily use beyond the features described in its hands-on coverage.
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Products Shown After Tuesday’s Event
Apple introduced the Home Collection at its “Welcome home” event on Tuesday, according to The Verge. The publication’s report offers a closer look at the hardware and lists prices for the devices. It identifies LG Electronics and Schneider Electric as development partners alongside Apple.
The collection includes products made by more than one company, rather than a single uniform device range: LG supplies the lock, doorbell, indoor camera and round thermostat, while Schneider Electric makes the square thermostat. Apple’s own listed products are the two wired outdoor camera versions. The source describes HomeView as the control point for the new devices, while also noting that users can operate them from an iPhone or other Apple products.
““The six new devices are part of a new Apple Home Collection, which the company codeveloped with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.””
— The Verge
Availability and Technical Details
The source does not give release dates, sales regions or ordering information for the products. It also does not specify several details buyers may want, including outdoor-camera resolution, how recordings are stored, or whether any subscriptions are required.
The hands-on report describes listed features and prices but does not provide independent performance testing or comparisons with competing devices. The extent of HomeView’s AI capabilities and the full compatibility details for the collection are also not explained in the supplied material.
Watch for Launch Details
The next confirmed milestones are not specified in the source. Buyers will need further announcements from Apple and its partners to learn when the devices will go on sale, where they will be available and whether the listed prices vary by market.
Additional product information could also clarify camera recording and storage options, HomeView’s supported controls, and how the Matter-enabled thermostats work with other smart-home platforms. Until those details are released, the hands-on report provides an overview of the lineup and its announced features rather than a complete picture of availability or long-term performance.
Key Questions
What products are in Apple’s Home Collection?
The report covers six devices: an LG smart lock, LG video doorbell, LG indoor security camera, two Apple wired outdoor cameras and thermostats from LG and Schneider Electric.
How much do the devices cost?
Listed prices range from $199 to $399. The indoor camera and both thermostats cost $199; the doorbell is $249, the lock is $349, and the outdoor cameras are $299 without floodlights or $399 with them.
Can the LG lock be opened without a key?
According to The Verge, the $349 LG lock supports Apple Home Key and can unlock hands-free with UWB. It also supports a PIN code and has a physical keyhole.
When will the Home Collection devices be available?
The supplied report does not give release dates or ordering details. Availability remains unconfirmed in the source material.
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