GoKawiilApple Home Collection accessories open for pre-order November 13
Apple confirmed to 9to5Mac that pre-orders for select Apple Home Collection accessories will begin this Friday, November 13, alongside the launch of HomeView and the new Apple TV 4K. The products, developed with LG and Schneider, include smart thermostats, security cameras and video doorbells, with shipments starting in December. Apple has not yet specified which items will be included in this initial pre-order batch.
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The Home Collection represents Apple's deeper push into smart home hardware through co-development partnerships rather than building devices entirely in-house, which could let it scale into categories like thermostats and cameras faster. Tying these accessories to Home app integration and features like Adaptive Temperature may also pressure third-party smart home makers to adopt Apple's ecosystem standards to stay competitive.
- Pre-orders for select Apple Home Collection accessories start Friday, November 13 on Apple.com
- Products were co-developed with LG and Schneider and ship in December
- Accessories integrate directly with the Home app, requiring no third-party apps or accounts
Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) — With Apple's new Home Collection accessories launching alongside it, the Apple TV 4K serves as the perfect hub for your smart home setup, tying together cameras, doorbells, and thermostats through the Home app. It's a natural companion purchase if you're diving into Apple's expanding smart home ecosystem this holiday season.
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