Apple opens preorders for first Apple Home Collection devices

Preorders open

Apple has opened preorders for three smart home accessories in the Apple Home Collection through its online store. The devices are the LG Indoor Cam Plug-in for $199.95, the LG Outdoor Cam Plug-in for $299.95, and the LG Video Doorbell Wired for $249.95.

Delivery dates

The Verge lists an estimated shipping timeline of December 11th to December 17th for the three devices. AppleInsider lists delivery dates of December 14 to December 18 for these three devices.

Other devices

The rest of the collection is not yet available for preorder and does not have an estimated ship date. Those devices include the $399.95 LG Floodlight Cam, $349.95 LG Smart Deadbolt Lock, $199.95 LG Smart Thermostat, $199.95 Schneider Home Smart Thermostat, and $39.95 Schneider Home Room Sensor.

Setup and connectivity

The devices in the Apple Home Collection do not include exclusive features or functionality, but Apple has streamlined the setup process so it is as easy as tapping them with an iPhone to get them running. The devices also use Thread to remain connected should they lose access to the internet or a Wi-Fi network, and they can automatically update their network credentials if changes are made to a wireless network.

Why it matters

The launch marks the first availability of devices from Apple’s new smart home collection, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, as the company expands into the smart home space.

Sources

• theverge.com: Apple announces release dates for the first Apple Home Collection smart devices | The Verge
• appleinsider.com: First Apple and LG home security devices are now available to pre-order

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