Competition in the home security market appears to be heating up. Apple, which we’ve long known as a provider of laptops, tablets, and smartphones, recently announced its smart home product line, called the Apple Home Collection. The collection includes products ranging from automatic door locks to video doorbells and security cameras that connect directly to the Apple Home app. All products will be available starting in December, while select accessories will be available in early 2027.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Apple Home Collection, including where to buy it and how to use it.
What Is the Apple Home Collection?
This is Apple’s smart home security product lineup.
Next year, Apple is expected to start offering smart home security products, including smart door locks, video doorbells, security cameras, thermostats, and temperature sensors. With these products, Apple is getting ready to compete with established brands like Arlo, Ring, Reolink, and Tapo, which already offer a range of smart home security devices.
The smart home security market continues to grow and is projected to reach $139.24 billion by 2032.
Collaborating with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric
Apple isn’t going it alone when it comes to smart home security products.
Apple is reportedly working with two major electronics manufacturers, LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, to bring its smart home security lineup to life. This means products like security cameras, smart door locks, and video doorbells could be based on hardware designed by LG.
Meanwhile, Schneider Electric will provide temperature sensors and thermostats.
All smart home security devices will work with Apple Home. Like other accessories in the Apple Home ecosystem, the products in the Apple Home Collection are designed with privacy in mind. Data in the Home app is protected with end-to-end encryption, meaning that LG Electronics, Schneider Electric, and even Apple cannot read it.
List of Apple Home Collection Devices, Prices, and How to Buy Them
All Apple Home Collection products will be available starting in early 2027. If you’re interested in buying them, you can visit the Apple Store. For customers who’d rather have their smart home accessories professionally installed, Apple Retail will offer installation services through ADT for an additional fee, starting this fall in the U.S.
Apple Home Collection device list:
1.Smart Camera
LG’s lineup of four cameras offers a smart and private way to keep an eye on your home when paired with a home hub, such as Apple HomeView, HomePod, HomePod mini, or Apple TV 4K. Each camera supports video recording at up to 2.5K resolution and can recognize people, familiar faces, pets, vehicles, and packages. Video history is securely stored in your supported iCloud+ plan, so you won’t need to pay for a separate camera subscription.
The lineup includes these devices:
- Indoor Camera
- Outdor Camera
- Floodlight Camera
The LG Floodlight Cam starts at $399.95, while the LG Outdoor Cam Plug-In starts at $299.95 in the U.S. Both are available in Essence Graphite and Essence Silver in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. The LG Indoor Cam Plug-In is also available in these three countries, starting at $199.95 in the U.S. and comes in Essence White.
2. Video Doorbell
LG’s Video Doorbell features two cameras that let you see both visitors and packages. You can easily switch between the front and bottom camera views. It also comes with a built-in spotlight and a chime that plays through HomeView, HomePod, or HomePod mini.
The front camera records in 2.5K resolution, while the bottom camera captures Full HD video.
The LG Video Doorbell Wired starts at $249.95 in the U.S.
3. Smart Lock
LG’s Smart Deadbolt Lock makes getting into your home easier and more convenient.
Thanks to Ultra Wideband technology, it can detect how close you are and when you’re approaching the door. If you’re carrying a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch with a home key set up, the door unlocks automatically as you approach, so there’s no need to tap anything.
You can also unlock the door by tapping your iPhone or Apple Watch, entering a PIN on the built-in keypad, or using the hidden backup key slot. The lock can detect when the door is opened, closed, or tampered with, and it’ll send you an alert if the door is left open, even when it’s locked.
Need to let someone in while you’re away? You can share guest access directly through the Home app, making it easy to give a dog walker, house sitter, or visiting family member access to your home. The LG Smart Deadbolt Lock starts at $349.95 in the U.S. and is available in Essence Graphite and Essence Silver in the U.S. and Canada.
4. Thermostat
There are two new Smart Thermostats to choose from, one from LG Electronics and the other from Schneider Electric. This gives users the freedom to pick the model that best fits their home’s energy setup. With Adaptive Temperature in the Home app, your iPhone automatically adjusts the temperature based on your daily routine, whether you’re at home, getting ready for bed, or away. That way, your home stays comfortable without having to set schedules manually.
In the contiguous U.S., Clean Energy Guidance can help shift heating and cooling to times when energy is cleaner and cheaper, as long as you have a compatible utility plan. The Home app also lets you track your energy usage over time, including peak and off-peak rates.
The new thermostats can also monitor temperature and humidity in multiple rooms using LG Electronics’ and Schneider Electric’s new standalone sensors, or the built-in sensors in HomeView, HomePod, and HomePod mini.
The LG Smart Thermostat starts at $199.95, while the LG Temperature Sensor starts at $39.95 in the U.S. Both are available in Essence White in the U.S. and Canada. The Schneider Home Smart Thermostat starts at $199.95 in the U.S. and is available in Silver and White in the U.S. and Canada. The Schneider Home Room Sensor starts at $39.95 in the U.S. and is also available in the U.S. and Canada in White.
Conclusion
Apple has introduced its smart home security product lineup, with availability expected to begin in early 2027.
The Apple Home Collection includes a range of smart home security products, from security cameras and smart locks to video doorbells and thermostats. With this lineup, Apple is ready to compete in the smart home market through its partnerships with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. You’ll be able to purchase all Apple Home Collection products through the Apple Store.
That’s everything you need to know about the Apple Home Collection. I hope you find this information helpful!