Apple has announced a new range of home security products developed in partnership with LG. The new lineup under the Apple Home brand includes smart locks and security cameras.
At the U.S. event “Welcome home.”, Apple announced Home Collection as a new development in the smart home sector. The company, which had taken a cautious approach for years, unveiled multiple new products compatible with Apple Home in collaboration with LG and Schneider Electric.
The Smart Deadbolt Lock, a smart lock co-developed with LG, has a circular keypad and is designed for exterior installation. It is priced at $349.95 and is expected to support Apple Home Keys, automatic unlocking, Matter, Alexa, Google Home and Aliro.
Four security camera models are being introduced. With 2.5K resolution, the lineup comprises the Video Doorbell, Floodlight Cam, Indoor Cam and Outdoor Cam, which work with HomeView, the new HomePod mini 2 and HomePod. Privacy features include video encryption, local processing and the use of Private Cloud Compute.
The smart thermostat is a new product, with 2 models priced from $199.95. It features a humidity sensor, demand-responsive temperature control and energy-cost optimization, and is designed to simplify setup. Balancing differentiation from competitors with cost will be a focus going forward.