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Apple has co-developed a set of smart home products with LG and Schneider Electric, and the resulting gadgets are compatible with non-Apple smart home systems rather than being locked into Apple's own ecosystem. This marks a departure from Apple's historical tendency to favor proprietary, Apple-only integrations.
Apple unveiled a new line of smart home hardware called the Apple Home Collection at its 'Welcome Home' event in New York. The lineup, built with LG and Schneider Electric, includes indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, thermostats, and a smart deadbolt lock, alongside a new HomePod mini, Apple TV 4K, and the HomeView smart display and hub.
At its 'Welcome Home' event, Apple introduced an Apple Home Collection of smart home security devices built with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, including multiple security cameras and a smart lock with a circular, twistable keypad priced at $349.95. Apple's VP of hardware engineering, Matthew Costello, said the products are designed to work seamlessly with Apple Home for simple, reliable and private home management.
Apple unveiled HomeView in two $299 models, one with a speaker base and one designed for wall mounting, with pre-orders open now and deliveries starting November 13. The wall-mounted version does not include a mount, so buyers must separately purchase one of two Schneider Home mounts starting at $59, with a third option coming in early 2027. Apple states the wall-mounted model requires a mount and power solution to function.
Apple announced HomeView, a smart screen-and-speaker device that acts as a control hub for smart home gadgets including cameras, a door lock, and thermostats from LG and Schneider Electric. The device pulls recently used app data from a connected iPhone or iPad and uses an upgraded Siri to respond to personalized, context-aware requests, such as playing a song mentioned in a text message. It also includes a recipe mode that formats ingredient lists and directions from compatible web recipes, with tappable inline timers.
Apple announced Apple Home Collection, a line of smart cameras, thermostats, a video doorbell and a smart deadbolt lock made in partnership with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The devices, priced from about $40 to $400, set up via iPhone and are managed entirely through the Apple Home app without separate accounts. Apple says availability starts in December, with some products arriving in early 2027.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection, a line of smart home accessories co-designed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, alongside new hardware including a HomeView smart display, updated Apple TV and HomePod mini. The collection includes indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, a door lock and thermostats, with LG supplying most devices and Schneider Electric contributing a thermostat.
Apple showed off six new smart home devices made with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric after its 'Welcome Home' event, including a $349 LG smart lock with Apple Home Key and UWB unlocking, a $249 LG video doorbell with dual 2.5K cameras, LG indoor and outdoor security cameras priced $199-$399, and two $199 Matter-compatible thermostats. The devices are designed to work with Apple's new Siri-powered HomeView smart display, as well as iPhones.
Apple's new HomeView smart home display costs $299 in either a speaker-base or wall-mounted version, but the wall-mounted model doesn't include a mount or power solution. Buyers must separately purchase one of three Schneider Home mounts, priced from $59.95 to $129.95, with the priciest PoE option not arriving until early 2027.
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection, a line of smart home products co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, including security cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock, and two thermostats. The announcement came at Apple's Welcome Home event in New York, alongside new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini 2 hardware, marking Apple's first self-branded devices for its Apple Home platform after years of relying on third-party manufacturers.
Leaked iOS 27.2 code indicates Apple is preparing to introduce additional 'second-party' smart home accessories from companies beyond LG, including Schneider Electric. These products, such as a thermostat and humidity sensor, will be integrated into Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem with special treatment, suggesting closer collaboration or branding arrangements.
Automattic's board voted to place founder Matt Mullenweg on paid leave and name CFO Mark Davies as interim CEO, a move Mullenweg says he opposed and learned of only shortly before the vote. Board member Toni Schneider confirmed the decision, saying Mullenweg was asked to step away while Davies takes over daily leadership, though Mullenweg retains a board seat.