The first batch of smart home accessories co-developed by Apple with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric for the Apple Home Collection is available for preorder online. Deliveries for these initial items are scheduled to arrive by mid-December, following Apple’s initial announcement of the lineup a month ago as part of an expanded focus on the smart home sector, anchored by the newly released Siri AI-powered HomeView smart display.
Available Devices and Pricing
Currently, only a select group of LG accessories from the Apple Home Collection are open for preorder on the online store. These items feature estimated delivery dates between December 11th and December 17th, consisting of the $299.95 LG Outdoor Cam, the $199.95 Indoor Cam, and the $249.95 LG Video Doorbell.
Several other items in the collection lack preorder availability and currently have no estimated shipping dates provided. These unreleased accessories include the $399.95 LG Floodlight Cam, the $349.95 LG Smart Deadbolt Lock, the $199.95 LG Smart Thermostat, the $199.95 Schneider Home Smart Thermostat, and the $39.95 Schneider Home Room Sensor.
Connectivity and Setup Features
Although the collection’s hardware does not feature exclusive capabilities, the collaboration allows for a simplified setup process that only requires tapping the device with an iPhone to activate it. Furthermore, the accessories utilize Thread technology to maintain connectivity during internet or Wi-Fi outages and can automatically refresh their network credentials whenever wireless network modifications are made.
