IntelliTechs ยท Oct 07, 2026
Apple confirmed the smart home line built with LG and Schneider Electric, with US prices and sales starting in December. Camera history needs an iCloud+ plan, and the lock is limited to the US and Canada.
Apple describes Home Collection as a set of recommended accessories developed with its partners. LG makes and sells seven of them, and Schneider Electric adds a thermostat and a sensor.
Before the event, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported seven LG products, LG branding, and support for Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread and Matter.
These are starting prices in US dollars from Apple's own announcement.
Apple says there is no separate camera subscription, but video history requires iCloud+.
The selling point is integration. The doorbell and lock share one screen, and a "Good Morning" scene can change the thermostat and tilt the indoor camera.
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