Apples new Home Collection features cameras, locks, and thermostats — when can you buy?

Apples new Home Collection features cameras, locks, and thermostats — when can you buy?

One-tap setup, end-to-end encryption, and zero third-party apps — Apple's new smart home lineup arrives this December. By Soumya Kumar Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it. Read Full Bio on October 13, 2026 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Flipboard All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Credit: Apple TL;DR: Apple revealed the Apple Home Collection, a smart home lineup co-designed with LG and Schneider Electric, featuring security cameras, a UWB deadbolt, and thermostats. Prices range from $39.95 to $399.95, with the first devices launching in December 2026 at Apple.Apple is entering the smart home market with a splash by revealing the Apple Home Collection, a new line of smart security devices made in partnership with LG and Schneider Electric. The new smart security line includes indoor and outdoor cameras, smart thermostats, temperature sensors, a video doorbell, and a smart lock.Here's a pricing breakdown for the initial lineup: LG Temperature Sensor — $39.95Schneider Home Room Sensor — $39.95LG Indoor Cam (Plug-In) — $199.95LG Smart Thermostat — $199.95Schneider Home Smart Thermostat — $199.95LG Video Doorbell (Wired) — $249.95LG Outdoor Cam (Plug-in) — $299.95LG Smart Deadbolt Lock — $349.95LG Floodlight Cam — $399.95 Credit: Apple In addition to the new security products, Apple announced the launch of a new Apple HomePod Mini smart speaker, a new Apple TV 4K streaming device, and the Apple HomeView, all of which are available for preorder. Mashable Light Speed In a press release, Apple said that every piece of the Apple Home Collection can be set up with a single tap from an iPhone and managed with the Apple Home app and the new Siri AI. This is the second major product launch under the company's new CEO John Ternus, following the September iPhone launch event.“Apple Home Collection makes it easy to choose smart home accessories with confidence,” said Matthew Costello, Apple VP of Hardware Engineering, in a press release. “Working closely with industry leaders LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, we designed every accessory to work seamlessly with Apple Home, so managing your home is simple, reliable, and private.” Credit: Apple When and where can you buy?Apple said the new smart security products will be available starting in December, with some ready for shipping in early 2027. When they hit shelves, you'll be able to grab them online at apple.com/store, in the Apple Store app, and at Apple Store retail locations.U.S. and Canada — Launching with the complete lineup, including all security cameras, the smart deadbolt lock, thermostats, and sensors.UK — Will receive the LG camera suite, including the Video Doorbell, Floodlight Cam, Outdoor Cam, and Indoor Cam.EU — Due to ongoing regulatory discussions regarding Siri AI features in iOS across the European Union, the Apple HomeView smart home display won't be sold in the EU at launch.Apple is expected to release even more products, including a touchscreen OLED MacBook Pro, later this month. Start saving up now — your smart home upgrade officially kicks off this holiday season. Soumya is a deals writer who covers consumer tech, shopping deals, and the products people use every day. With experience writing about everything from AI tools and software to smartphones and home gadgets, she enjoys breaking down product research into clear, useful recommendations. When she's not tracking deals, she's usually comparing products, digging through reviews, and figuring out what actually makes a purchase worth it.

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