Quick Answer
Apple Home Collection is a new group of smart home accessories developed with partner brands, including LG cameras, a doorbell, a smart lock, thermostats and room sensors.
Apple currently highlights nine products from LG and Schneider, designed for the Home app and compatible Apple devices.
Verified US listings range from a $39.95 Schneider room sensor to a $399.95 LG Floodlight Cam. These are individual prices, not a bundle.
The collection and checked product pages still say coming later; published prices do not establish a shipping date.
AI camera summaries need an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, an eligible iCloud+ plan and a supported home hub. Installation and feature requirements vary by accessory.
What Is Apple Home Collection?
Apple Home Collection brings partner-made security and climate accessories into a more closely integrated Apple Home experience. Apple's official Home Accessories page emphasizes easy setup, iPhone integration and end-to-end encrypted data in Apple Home.
The products carry LG and Schneider branding. The collection is part of the wider Apple Home ecosystem, which already includes compatible third-party lights, locks, cameras, sensors and other devices. This guide covers the new collection's lineup, verified prices and practical buying conditions.
Apple Home Collection at a glance
- Featured partners: LG and Schneider.
- Featured products: nine, spanning cameras, a wired doorbell, a deadbolt, thermostats and sensors.
- Control: Home app and compatible Apple devices, including iPhone, HomeView, HomePod and Apple TV.
- Setup: Apple describes bringing iPhone near an accessory for one-tap setup; its directory footnote requires Wi-Fi and an iPhone or iPad on the latest software.
- Camera support: the four featured LG camera and doorbell products are labeled HomeKit Secure Video compatible.
- Lock support: LG Smart Deadbolt Lock is labeled as supporting home keys.
- Availability: coming later, with no collection-wide release date stated on the checked pages.
Which Apple Home Collection Accessories Are Listed, and What Do They Cost?
The table covers the nine featured devices. Prices were checked on Apple's US product listings on October 13, 2026; tax, installation and additional services are separate. Follow each product link for current details.
| Accessory | US price | Main role |
|---|---|---|
| LG Floodlight Cam | $399.95 | Outdoor camera and floodlight |
| LG Indoor Cam Plug-in | $199.95 | Indoor monitoring and privacy tilt |
| LG Outdoor Cam Plug-in | $299.95 | Plug-in outdoor monitoring |
| LG Video Doorbell Wired | $249.95 | Visitors and package view |
| LG Smart Deadbolt Lock | $349.95 | Home key and entry access |
| LG Smart Thermostat | $199.95 | Heating and cooling control |
| LG Temperature Sensor | Not verified | Additional room sensing |
| Schneider Home Smart Thermostat | $199.95 | Adaptive climate control |
| Schneider Home Room Sensor | $39.95 | Temperature and humidity |
Apple's directory names the Schneider sensor as “Schneider Home Smart Thermostat Room Sensor”; the store listing calls it “Schneider Home Room Sensor, 3-Year Battery Life.” LG Temperature Sensor is confirmed in the directory, but its price was not verifiable during this check.
Which LG Camera or Doorbell Fits Your Home?
LG Indoor Cam Plug-in: Indoor Monitoring With Privacy Tilt
The indoor model lists 2.5K video, low-light color imaging with infrared backup, two-way talk and tabletop, wall or ceiling placement. It can tilt up to monitor a room and tilt down when you are home, controlled through the Home app or a physical button.
Apple's listing also describes built-in storage that continues recording if Wi-Fi goes down. For a buyer, the useful questions are where you will place it and how the tilt behavior fits your household routine. Source: Apple Store indoor camera listing.
LG Outdoor Cam Plug-in: A Camera Near an Available Power Outlet
The outdoor plug-in model combines 2.5K recording, two-way talk, configurable detection zones and IP65-rated protection. Apple describes adaptive streaming that adjusts to network conditions while preserving high-quality recordings.
Its plug-in design suits locations with an appropriate power source. Check the installation instructions for your intended position and cable routing. Source: Apple Store outdoor camera listing.
LG Floodlight Cam: Camera Coverage and Outdoor Lighting
The Floodlight Cam adds an adjustable 1,780-lumen floodlight to 2.5K video, with automatic lighting when people, vehicles or animals are detected. Apple also lists two-way talk, a manually activated siren and IP65 protection.
The installation is more involved: it connects to household high-voltage wiring, and the listing recommends a licensed electrician. Include that installation cost when comparing it with the plug-in outdoor camera. Source: Apple Store floodlight listing.
LG Video Doorbell Wired: Separate Views for Visitors and Packages
The doorbell has a 2.5K front camera and Full HD bottom camera, with both views available separately in Home. Its adjustable camera head, dimmable spotlight and two-way talk address front-door viewing and conversations.
It requires existing 16–24V doorbell wiring. Apple describes HomeView and HomePod chimes when visitors ring, and coordination with a separately purchased LG Smart Deadbolt Lock. Source: Apple Store doorbell listing.
Does the LG Smart Deadbolt Lock Support iPhone Home Key?
Yes. Apple describes home-key support, Ultra Wideband hands-free unlocking, iPhone or Apple Watch tap-to-unlock, PIN codes and physical keys.
Home provides visitor schedules and permissions. The lock includes door-position sensing and USB-C emergency power. Notifications require internet, Home and an Apple home hub.
Measure the door first
Check the specified single-cylinder deadbolt fit: 40–51 mm door thickness, 54 mm cross bore and 60 mm or 70 mm backset.
For iPhone 18 Pro, Pro Max or iPhone Duo, check the specific unlocking requirements alongside the general compatibility list. Source: Apple Store lock listing.
What Do the LG and Schneider Thermostats Add?
Both $199.95 thermostat listings describe Adaptive Temperature: using iPhone information and household activity states to adjust heating or cooling. They also describe Clean Energy Guidance, which uses grid forecasts to identify periods with relatively cleaner electricity.
Those descriptions do not establish a guaranteed percentage reduction in your energy bill. The practical fit depends on your HVAC system, wiring and household behavior.
LG Smart Thermostat
Apple lists a 2.4-inch display, built-in temperature and humidity sensing, and support for multiple types of heating and cooling equipment. Additional LG sensors are separate purchases. Verify your exact system before ordering. Official listing.
Schneider Home Smart Thermostat and Room Sensor
The thermostat is designed for most standard 24V residential HVAC systems, with wire detection. Its optional C-wire adapter, trim plate and room sensors are sold separately; Matter over Thread is listed in its specifications. Official thermostat listing.
The $39.95 room sensor measures temperature and humidity and pairs with the Schneider thermostat through Home. Apple lists Matter over Thread and up to three years of coin-cell battery life. Official sensor listing.
Apple's thermostat descriptions also reference temperature and humidity readings from supported HomePod and HomeView devices in additional rooms. Check the exact combination you intend to use; a shared Home app listing does not establish that every manufacturer's sensor is interchangeable.
Do You Need HomeView, HomePod or Apple TV to Use the Collection?
HomeView is not the only supported control device or hub option. Apple's directory identifies iPhone, HomeView, HomePod and Apple TV as part of the collection's Apple Home experience.
For camera video summaries and natural-language searches, its footnote requires an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, an eligible iCloud+ subscription and a home hub such as HomeView, HomePod second generation, HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K on the latest software.
Apple's home-hub support guidance also explains the role of a hub in remote control, sharing and automations. Matter accessories require a hub; Thread-enabled Matter devices need an appropriate Thread-enabled hub or supported border router.
An existing compatible hub may cover the function you need. Choose a new device for its additional role: our HomeView guide covers the shared screen, our HomePod mini 2 guide covers room audio, and our Apple TV upgrade comparison covers the television setup. Check the official conditions here alongside any older claims in related articles.
Do HomeKit Secure Video and AI Camera Summaries Cost Extra?
The camera and doorbell listings describe 10 days of event video history with iCloud+. That is event history, not a promise of a continuous cloud archive of every moment.
The directory separately states that AI summaries and natural-language search need an Apple Intelligence-enabled device, an eligible iCloud+ plan and a supported updated hub. Basic accessory compatibility does not establish eligibility for all AI features.
Built-in camera storage is described as continuing recording during a Wi-Fi outage. That statement does not establish operation during a power failure, nor specify a guaranteed offline recording duration. Check the product's final storage and recovery instructions for your requirements.
Apple describes end-to-end encrypted Apple Home data, with access limited to you and the people you authorize. Its LG camera listings say the stored Home data cannot be read by Apple or LG. Account sharing and who you invite into your home still matter.
Apple Home Collection vs Other Apple Home Accessories: What Is the Difference?
The collection is a specific partner lineup highlighted by Apple. The Works with Apple Home logo identifies the wider accessory ecosystem, which also includes existing products from other manufacturers.
Likewise, Home app compatibility, HomeKit Secure Video and home-key support are separate labels. Apple's directory marks cameras and locks with their applicable features. Check the exact badge for the function you want, rather than assuming every compatible camera supports Secure Video or every compatible lock supports home keys.
The directory includes many existing accessories beyond the new nine. A device appearing there does not mean it is part of Apple Home Collection. Apple also notes that compatibility can vary with device and software version, and directs buyers to manufacturers for current details.
What Should You Check Before Buying?
ZEERA's assessment after reviewing Apple's directory and product listings is to start with one household problem, then price the complete solution. A front-door setup, indoor camera and climate upgrade have different installation needs; buying the whole collection is not necessary.
Five practical checks
- Availability: wait for actual ordering and delivery information, including your region.
- Physical fit: check door dimensions, power access, doorbell wiring or HVAC compatibility.
- Hub and software: confirm the hub and feature-specific phone requirements.
- Total cost: include installation, optional adapters or sensors and any iCloud+ plan.
- Support: the listings identify manufacturer support for these non-Apple-branded products; do not assume Apple's hardware warranty applies.
For example, the listed doorbell and deadbolt total $599.90 before tax and installation. A Schneider thermostat plus one room sensor totals $239.90. These are arithmetic examples using individual US prices, not package deals.
Keep your iPhone accessible for Home controls and setup. If you are choosing an iPhone 18 Pro or Pro Max case, or an iPhone Duo case and MagSafe charger, select grip, stand and charging features for your daily phone use. Those accessories support your broader Apple setup independently of the smart home installation.
FAQ
Is Apple Home Collection available now?
The directory and verified product listings say coming later as of October 13, 2026. Some prices are published, but the checked pages do not give a firm collection-wide shipping date.
Does Apple manufacture all these accessories?
They are LG and Schneider products developed in collaboration with Apple. The Apple Home Collection label should not be treated as an Apple hardware brand or an Apple warranty promise.
Can I keep my existing compatible smart home accessories?
Apple's directory continues to list a wider range of compatible products. Evaluate each device's software and feature support; the new collection does not require you to replace everything in your existing home.
Does the doorbell work without doorbell wiring?
The featured LG model is wired and specifies existing 16–24V doorbell wiring. It is not listed as a battery-powered alternative.
Do I need an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone for every basic function?
The directory's general setup requirement differs from its AI video requirement. AI summaries and natural-language camera search explicitly need an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad; check the individual product for ordinary controls and home-key eligibility.
Will the new LG cameras keep recording without Wi-Fi?
The checked camera listings describe built-in storage for recording during a Wi-Fi outage. They do not specify an unlimited offline duration or operation without power.
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Official Sources and Editorial Status
- Apple Home Accessories directory — collection lineup, feature labels, setup conditions, privacy and AI video requirements. The supplied saved copy was reviewed with the live page.
- Apple's individual LG and Schneider product listings, linked in the price table and relevant sections — US prices, availability statements, features and installation conditions.
- Apple Support: set up a home hub — remote control, automations, Matter and Thread requirements.
Information checked October 13, 2026. Prices refer to checked US listings and may change. The LG Temperature Sensor price was not verifiable. ZEERA's recommendations are editorial assessments of Apple's published information, not hands-on tests of unreleased accessories.
