Apple has announced that pre-orders for the first devices in its Apple Home Collection will begin on November 13. The launch includes a collaborative effort with LG, featuring an indoor camera, an outdoor camera, and a video doorbell, all of which are expected to begin shipping in December.
New Security Devices
The indoor camera, priced at $200, is designed to monitor home activity with 2.5K resolution. It features both infrared and low-light color night vision. The device includes a privacy-focused tilt mechanism that can be adjusted manually or via the Home app, allowing the lens to move upward when users are away and downward when they are home. It is capable of detecting both people and pets.
The outdoor camera offers similar 2.5K video quality and night vision capabilities, along with an IP65 rating for dust and rain resistance. It can identify faces, pets, and package deliveries, and includes two-way audio. The standard model is priced at $300, while a version equipped with a floodlight is available for $400.
The $250 video doorbell utilizes a dual-camera system to monitor visitors and packages simultaneously. It features a 2.5K forward-facing camera and a secondary Full HD camera pointed downward. When the doorbell is pressed, connected HomePod and HomeView devices will sound a chime, and users will receive alerts on their other Apple devices. The doorbell also includes a dimmable spotlight and the ability to detect vehicles, people, pets, and packages.
Privacy and Ecosystem Integration
All three devices include built-in storage and provide 10 days of event video history through iCloud+. Apple has emphasized that privacy is a core feature of the collection, noting that all data is protected by end-to-end encryption, ensuring that neither Apple nor LG can access user footage.
Users can manage these devices and view live feeds directly through the Home app on their iPhones or other Apple hardware. While these three items are the first to arrive, Apple indicated that other products in the lineup, such as door locks and thermostats, will follow. Some of these additional accessories are expected to launch next month, with the remainder of the collection scheduled for release in early 2027.
