Apple unveils Home Collection smart devices with LG, Schneider

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Apple announced the Apple Home Collection of cameras, locks and thermostats made with LG and Schneider Electric, all managed in the Home app with end-to-end encryption.

Apple launched the Apple Home Collection of indoor/outdoor cameras, video doorbells, smart deadbolt locks and two smart thermostats, all designed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric and controlled through the Apple Home app. [1] [2]

The devices use end-to-end encryption so that Apple, LG and Schneider cannot access user data; video history is stored for 10 days with eligible iCloud+ plans. [1]

Products go on sale in December, with some arriving in early 2027; prices start at $199.95 for thermostats, $249.95 for the wired video doorbell, $349.95 for the smart lock and $399.95 for the floodlight camera. [1] [2]

Sources

  1. 苹果全新家居配件系列发布:含智能摄像头、恒温器和门锁等,与 LG 电子和施耐德电气合作设计

    ITHome · · Excerpt

  2. Apple’s new smart home line-up includes a smart lock, thermostat and video doorbells

    TechCrunch · · Full text

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