GoKawiilApple unveils Home Collection: smart lock, doorbell, thermostat and cameras
Apple introduced a new line of smart home devices called the Apple Home Collection, including a $349.95 UWB-enabled smart deadbolt, a $249.95 wired video doorbell, a thermostat, a temperature sensor, and several security cameras including a $399.95 floodlight camera. The products are built to integrate with HomeView, Apple's new smart home hub, and were developed in partnership with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, with availability starting in December.
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Partnering with outside manufacturers rather than building every device in-house suggests Apple may be prioritizing speed to market over its usual tight hardware control. The lineup positions Apple to challenge Amazon Ring and Google Nest in home security, a category where it has historically lagged, and the UWB-enabled lock could set it apart technically from rivals relying on simpler proximity detection.
- Apple's Home Collection includes a smart lock, video doorbell, thermostat, temperature sensor and multiple cameras.
- Devices work with Apple's new HomeView hub and were made with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
- Products launch in December, aiming to compete with Amazon Ring and Google Nest.
Source: techcrunch.com — Lauren Forristal, 2026-10-13
Published there as: “Apple’s new smart home line-up includes a smart lock, thermostat and video doorbells”
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