Apple launches smart home devices made with LG and Schneider Electric

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Apple has unveiled a new collection of smart home devices designed in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.

Apple has unveiled the Apple Home Collection, a new ecosystem of smart home devices developed in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The announcement was made at Apple's Welcome Home event in New York City, alongside the launch of the new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. The collection represents Apple's first major foray into designing and manufacturing smart home hardware itself, rather than relying solely on third-party manufacturers to build products for its platform.

The Apple Home Collection includes an indoor camera, an outdoor camera with floodlight capabilities, a video doorbell, a door lock and two thermostats. The LG outdoor camera can recognise faces, pets and deliveries, with video history automatically saved using existing iCloud+ storage. The LG video doorbell is a wired device priced at $249 in the United States and £229 in the UK. The door lock will work in the United States and Canada, conforming to North American deadbolt standards.

Apple and its partners designed each product with a simple, clean aesthetic in mind, using black or silver finishes with some white touches. The cameras feature a tubular design intended to blend into the home environment. According to the company, the main focus was to make the accessories easy to set up, reliable for everyday use and capable of keeping user data private.

The devices are designed to work seamlessly with Apple Home, integrating with existing home hubs including Apple TV 4K, HomePod, HomePod mini and the new HomeView smart display. They will allow Siri to serve as a central control point for the smart home ecosystem. The collection will begin shipping in December.

How it is being reported

• Apple’s new smart home line-up includes a smart lock, thermostat and video doorbellsThe new devices work with HomeView, the company's new smart home hub which can be used to control accessories and interact with apps.TechCrunch · 13 Oct, 14:37
• Apple Launches 'Apple Home Collection' With Cameras, Lock, Thermostats and MoreApple today debuted the "Apple Home Collection," an accessory lineup it developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The collection includes cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, and a door lock. All of the home devices are designed to work with the HomeView, Apple's new home hub. Apple says each one is made from premium materials with a minimal aesthetic. The accessories are able to be set up with a single tap from the iPhone, and can be controlled with the Home app and through Siri . LG Video Doorbell ($249.95) - The Video Doorbell has dual cameras that capture views of…MacRumors · 13 Oct, 14:32
• Apple debuts the Apple Home Collection of smart devices, including cameras, thermostats and door locksApple collaborated with LG and Schneider Electric on products that work with its HomeView display.Engadget · 13 Oct, 14:00
• The new Apple Home Collection includes a video doorbell, smart lock, and moreApple has partnered with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to launch the Apple Home Collection, an assortment of smart home devices meant to be easy to set up and use. The collection is something of a smart home starter pack, including security cameras, a video doorbell, a door lock, and two thermostats. Apple is announcing […]The Verge · 13 Oct, 14:00
• Apple Home is getting a new doorbell, cameras, and smart lock — but Apple isn’t making themIt's partnering with LG Electronics and Schneider ElectricTechRadar · 13 Oct, 14:00

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