GoKawiilApple opens preorders for first Apple Home Collection devices from LG and Schneider Electric
Apple has started taking preorders for the initial smart home products in its Apple Home Collection, co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, with shipping expected in mid-December. The launch follows Apple's announcement of the collection a month earlier alongside its Siri-powered HomeView smart display, which also became available for purchase today.
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The devices reportedly lack exclusive features beyond Apple's ecosystem integration, suggesting the real value lies in simplified setup via iPhone tap-to-pair and Thread-based connectivity that keeps devices online during Wi-Fi outages. This points to Apple positioning itself as a smart home platform organizer rather than a hardware innovator, leaning on partners for manufacturing while controlling the user experience layer.
- Preorders are open now with mid-December delivery for Apple Home Collection devices.
- LG Electronics and Schneider Electric co-developed the initial hardware with Apple.
- Devices use Thread connectivity and iPhone tap-to-setup rather than unique exclusive features.
Apple HomePod mini — As Apple expands its smart home ecosystem with the new Home Collection and HomeView display, a HomePod mini makes a perfect companion for Siri-powered control throughout your house. It supports Thread connectivity just like the new collection devices, helping build a more robust and responsive smart home mesh network.}eat<
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