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Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat

Apple and LG Electronics announced a partnership to launch the Apple Home Collection, featuring seven smart home accessories codeveloped by Apple engineers. The new hardware lineup includes a video doorbell, smart deadbolt lock, smart thermostat, temperature sensor, indoor camera, outdoor camera, and floodlight camera. The accessories are designed to work seamlessly and privately with the Apple Home platform. Additionally, the new devices integrate with HomeView, a smart home hub introduced by Apple to control accessories and interact with applications.

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  • ✓ Apple and LG Electronics announced the Apple Home Collection smart home accessories co-developed in collaboration with Apple.
  • ✓ The new smart home lineup includes a video doorbell, smart deadbolt lock, smart thermostat, temperature sensor, indoor camera, outdoor camera, and floodlight camera.
  • ✓ The products will carry the LG brand while being shaped by Apple engineers to work with Apple Home.
  • ✓ Apple also announced HomeView, a smart home hub used to control accessories and interact with apps.
🛡️ Source Corroboration: 21 independent reporting domains (100% confidence) ⏱ Read time: ~2 min

What changed

Apple and LG officially confirmed their co-developed smart home lineup after earlier reports indicated the companies were working on the hardware.

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  1. Apple and LG Team Up for Apple Home Collection Gear

    Apple and LG Electronics announced a partnership to launch the Apple Home Collection, featuring seven smart home accessories codeveloped by Apple engineers. The new hardware lineup includes a video doorbell, smart deadbolt lock, smart thermostat, temperature sensor, indoor camera, outdoor camera, and floodlight camera. The accessories are designed to work seamlessly and privately with the Apple Home platform. Additionally, the new devices integrate with HomeView, a smart home hub introduced by Apple to control accessories and interact with applications.

    Why it matters

    Apple is expanding its connected home ecosystem significantly through this unusual collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. Although shaped by Apple engineers, the hardware will carry the LG brand. The accessories are designed to make the everyday home experience simpler, more reliable, and connected within Apple Home.

    What is confirmed

    • Apple and LG Electronics announced the Apple Home Collection smart home accessories co-developed in collaboration with Apple.
    • The new smart home lineup includes a video doorbell, smart deadbolt lock, smart thermostat, temperature sensor, indoor camera, outdoor camera, and floodlight camera.
    • The products will carry the LG brand while being shaped by Apple engineers to work with Apple Home.
    • Apple also announced HomeView, a smart home hub used to control accessories and interact with apps.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The smart home accessories could offer iPhone proximity controls and a way to begin setup before the devices have power.

    What to watch next

    • Market availability and official release dates for the Apple Home Collection accessories
    • Further integration details between the new accessories and HomeView
    Sources used for this update (26)
    1. www.apple.com — Apple
    2. www.apple.com — Apple Store Online
    3. account.apple.com — Manage your Apple Account
    4. support.apple.com — Official Apple Support
    5. music.apple.com — ‎Apple Music - Web Player
    6. MacRumors — Sources: Apple Planning Two Sets of Product Launches in October
    7. 9to5mac.com — Report: Apple’s smart home push includes LG-made doorbell, lock, thermostat, more
    8. The Verge — Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat
    9. Bloomberg.com — Apple to Launch Doorbell, Lock, Thermostat Developed With LG
    10. 9to5Mac — New Apple TV 4K launches next week with two major upgrades
    11. AppleInsider — New Apple Home accessories are coming thanks to an unusual partnership with LG
    12. www.entrepreneur.com — Apple’s Next Big Push Isn’t an iPhone. It’s Your Front Door.
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