Apple’s new smart home lineup includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells
Apple has introduced the Home Collection, a suite of smart home accessories including a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells. The lineup is anchored by the HomeView, a 299 dollar smart home hub launching November 13. The HomeView features a 7-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen, Siri AI integration, and support for Matter and Thread protocols. It is available in a countertop version with a built-in speaker or a wall-mountable version. Entry-level pricing for cameras, locks, and thermostats starts at 39.95 dollars.
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- ✓ The Apple Home Collection includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells.
- ✓ The HomeView smart home hub costs 299 dollars and launches on November 13.
- ✓ The HomeView features a 7-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen and is powered by Siri AI.
- ✓ HomeView supports Matter and Thread smart home protocols.
What changed
Apple officially announced the HomeView hub and the Home Collection accessory lineup during its Welcome Home experience.
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Apple Launches Home Collection Smart Home Lineup and HomeView Hub
Apple has introduced the Home Collection, a suite of smart home accessories including a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells. The lineup is anchored by the HomeView, a 299 dollar smart home hub launching November 13. The HomeView features a 7-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen, Siri AI integration, and support for Matter and Thread protocols. It is available in a countertop version with a built-in speaker or a wall-mountable version. Entry-level pricing for cameras, locks, and thermostats starts at 39.95 dollars.
Why it matters
Apple is entering the smart home hardware market to compete with established ecosystems like Amazon Alexa. The Home Collection aims for simplicity by offering one-tap setup and removing the need for additional third-party apps.
What is confirmed
- The Apple Home Collection includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells.
- The HomeView smart home hub costs 299 dollars and launches on November 13.
- The HomeView features a 7-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen and is powered by Siri AI.
- HomeView supports Matter and Thread smart home protocols.
- The countertop HomeView model comes in silver, starlight, rose pink, and space grey.
- The wall-mountable HomeView is available in silver and space gray.
- Pricing for cameras, locks, and thermostats in the Home Collection starts at 39.95 dollars.
Still unconfirmed
- The Home Collection brings LG cameras and smart locks.
What to watch next
- Retail availability of Home Collection accessories
- Consumer reviews of HomeView hub performance
- Integration updates for Matter and Thread devices
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