Apple Opens Pre-Orders Nov. 13 for First Three LG-Made Home Accessories
Apple opens pre-orders on November 13 for the first Apple Home Collection accessories: two LG cameras and a video doorbell. Prices run from $200 to $400, shipping is slated for December, and thermostats and door locks come later.
Apple is opening pre-orders on November 13 for the first three Apple Home Collection accessories: an LG indoor camera, an LG outdoor camera and an LG video doorbell. Apple confirmed the date, and says the devices are due to ship in December.
The orders open the same day the Apple HomeView smart display and a refreshed Apple TV 4K reach stores.
What ships first
Apple and LG built the three devices together. They are the only Home Collection products with a confirmed ordering date so far.
Apple has not said exactly when the rest of the lineup, including thermostats and door locks, will be available. The company has said some will arrive next month, with the remainder debuting in early 2027.
Prices and features
The indoor camera costs $200. It records 2.5K footage, supports low-light color night vision and infrared night vision, and can detect people and pets. It tilts up when nobody is home and down when someone is, either automatically through the Home app or by pressing a button.
The outdoor camera costs $300, or $400 for a version with a floodlight. It recognizes faces, pets and deliveries and also captures 2.5K video. It carries an IP65 rating for rain and dust protection and has two-way talk.
The video doorbell costs $250. It pairs a forward-facing 2.5K camera with a downward-facing Full HD one, so it can pick up a visitor and a package at the same time. You can view each feed separately in the Home app and talk to whoever is at the door.
When someone rings, HomeView and HomePod devices sound a chime, and other Apple devices send notifications. The doorbell detects people, pets, vehicles and packages, and it has a dimmable spotlight.
Storage and privacy
All three devices include built-in storage. Each also keeps 10 days of event video history through iCloud+, Apple's paid storage subscription, according to Apple's description of the cameras.
Apple is making privacy a main selling point. The products use end-to-end encryption, which means neither Apple nor LG can access the data. Owners control them from an iPhone, HomeView or other Apple devices and can watch live video feeds there.
