Apple’s new smart home lineup includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells
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Apple’s new smart home lineup includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbells Lauren Forristal 6:37 AM PDT · October 13, 2026 Apple is getting serious about the smart home space. The company on Tuesday showed off its new Apple Home Collection, which includes a new smart deadbolt lock, video doorbell, thermostat, temperature sensor, and a range of security cameras.
The new devices are designed to work with HomeView , the company’s new smart home hub which can be used to control connected accessories and interact with Apple’s software.
This new range of smart home accessories could help Apple compete better with Amazon Ring and Google Nest, two established players in connected home security. The products will become available in December.
Apple says the devices were built in partnership with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric — an interesting move for the company, which has long sought to build and support every smart home accessory itself.
The smart lock, priced at $349.95, stands out for its support for ultra-wideband (UWB), a wireless technology that enables more precise proximity detection than traditional Bluetooth. This could allow the lock to recognize when an authorized user approaches and automatically unlock the door, reducing the need to pull out a phone or reach for a physical key.
The $249.95 wired video doorbell, meanwhile, will let homeowners see who’s outside, monitor visitors, and receive notifications when someone approaches their property. When someone rings it, a chime will sound through Apple devices like HomeView, HomePod, and HomePod mini. Users will also be notified on their iPhone or iPad.
As for the temperature sensor, it can provide insight into conditions in individual rooms, helping users identify temperature differences between areas and make adjustments.
For security, Apple is also introducing indoor and outdoor cameras, as well as a floodlight camera ($399.95) that combines exterior lighting with video monitoring. The camera lineup includes features such as live viewing, motion detection, intelligent alerts, and video storage.
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