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A hands-on report from The Verge details six devices in Apple’s new Home Collection, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The lineup includes a smart lock, video doorbell, indoor and outdoor cameras, and two thermostats; pricing ranges from $199 to $399, with Apple’s HomeView display positioned as the control center.
The Verge has published a hands-on look at six devices in Apple’s new Home Collection, a smart-home lineup developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The products include a door lock, video doorbell, security cameras and thermostats, with prices from $199 to $399; Apple says they can be controlled through its new HomeView display and other Apple devices.
The most expensive item described is LG’s $349 smart lock. It supports Apple Home Key and can unlock hands-free using ultra-wideband (UWB), according to The Verge’s report. The lock also offers PIN entry and a physical keyhole beneath its keypad, giving users more than one way to get inside.
LG’s $249 video doorbell has two cameras capable of recording at up to 2.5K resolution, the report says. The setup is intended to show visitors and package deliveries, and the doorbell includes a motion-activated light. LG is also supplying a $199 indoor camera with 2.5K video and automatic up-and-down movement; owners can set it to face downward when they return home.
The collection includes two wired outdoor cameras from Apple: a $399 version with motion-activated floodlights and a $299 model without lights. The thermostats come from LG and Schneider Electric, with round and square designs respectively. Both cost $199 and support Matter, a smart-home connectivity standard. The report describes six new devices across the collection.
A Wider Apple Home Lineup
The lineup gives Apple a broader range of first-party smart-home options than a display or software hub alone, spanning entry access, monitoring and climate control. For customers already using Apple devices, the stated ability to control the products through HomeView or an iPhone could make the collection part of one household interface.
Matter support on the thermostats is a concrete point of compatibility, but the source does not describe how every device will work with products outside Apple’s ecosystem. The mix of Apple, LG and Schneider Electric products also means buyers will want details on setup, app support and interoperability before judging how unified the collection will feel in daily use.
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Devices Shown After Tuesday’s Event
The hands-on report followed Apple’s “Welcome home” event on Tuesday. It presents a closer look at six products that the company codeveloped with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, rather than a full review based on long-term use. The source names the devices and prices, and describes selected features, but does not provide broader performance testing.
Apple’s HomeView is central to the smart-home push described in the report. It is presented as the company’s first smart-home display and as a way to control the new devices, alongside other Apple products such as the iPhone. The source does not give a price or release date for HomeView.
““At the center of Apple’s smart home push is Siri AI-enabled HomeView””
— The Verge
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Launch Details Still Missing
The source does not specify when the products will go on sale, in which markets they will be available, or whether the listed prices apply everywhere. It also gives no pricing or launch date for HomeView, and does not state whether the display will be sold separately or bundled with other devices.
The hands-on account lists features but does not establish real-world performance, privacy settings, subscription requirements, installation needs or the extent of compatibility with other smart-home platforms. The report also does not clarify which features require an iPhone, HomeView or other Apple hardware. Those details remain unconfirmed in the supplied material.
Matter compatible smart thermostats
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Watch for Pricing and Availability
The next information readers need is release timing and market availability for the six products, along with final details for HomeView. Apple and its manufacturing partners would also need to clarify setup, compatibility and any ongoing service costs for buyers to compare the devices with existing smart-home equipment.
Until those details are provided, the hands-on report offers a product and feature overview rather than evidence of long-term reliability or performance. Prospective buyers can use the listed prices and specifications as an initial guide, while waiting for confirmed launch information and fuller testing.
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Key Questions
What devices are included in Apple’s Home Collection?
The report describes an LG smart lock, an LG video doorbell, LG indoor and outdoor security cameras, and two thermostats from LG and Schneider Electric. It also discusses HomeView, Apple’s smart-home display, as the control center for the push.
How much do the new devices cost?
Listed prices range from $199 to $399. The thermostats and indoor camera cost $199, the doorbell costs $249, outdoor cameras cost $299 and $399, and the LG lock costs $349.
Can the smart lock be opened without a key?
The Verge reports that LG’s lock supports Apple Home Key and hands-free UWB unlocking. It also accepts a PIN and has a physical keyhole beneath the keypad.
When will the Home Collection go on sale?
The source material does not give a release date or market availability for the devices. It also does not provide a price or launch date for HomeView.
Do all the devices work with Matter?
The source specifically says the two $199 thermostats support Matter. It does not say that every other device in the collection supports the standard.
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