Online preorders have officially opened for a select group of accessories, though initial availability is restricted to three LG cameras scheduled for delivery in mid-December. The remaining catalog of products—such as smart deadbolts, floodlight cameras, and smart thermostats—remains without confirmed shipping dates or preorder options. These devices streamline home networking by automatically updating stored credentials whenever a user modifies their wireless network settings.
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Apple partnered directly with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to design this new co…: Apple partnered directly with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to design this new collection of connected home hardware.
The new smart devices utilize Thread networking technology to maintain local connectivity…: The new smart devices utilize Thread networking technology to maintain local connectivity even if primary Wi-Fi or internet services drop.
Several announced products including the Schneider Home smart thermostat and room sensor…: Several announced products including the Schneider Home smart thermostat and room sensor do not yet have active preorder access.
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The first few smart home devices and accessories that Apple co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric for its new Apple Home Collection are now available for preorder through the company’s online store, with delivery expected in mid-December. Apple announced the collection a month ago as part of a stronger push into the smart home space that’s led by its new Siri AI-powered HomeView smart display which is also now available starting today.
Apple announces release dates for the first Apple Home Collection smart devices
You can preorder several of the devices today, with shipping expected to start in mid-December.
You can preorder several of the devices today, with shipping expected to start in mid-December.
Of all the Apple Home Collection devices currently listed on its online store, only a handful of LG accessories are available for preorder. These include the $299.95 LG Outdoor Cam and $199.95 Indoor Cam, plus the $249.95 LG Video Doorbell, which all show an estimated shipping timeline of December 11th to December 17th. The rest of the collection, including the $399.95 LG Floodlight Cam, $349.95…
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