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Apple opened preorders on November 13, 2026, for the first smart home devices it co-developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric for its Apple Home Collection, with delivery expected in mid-December. The Verge reported that only a handful of LG accessories can currently be preordered: the LG Outdoor Cam at $299.95, the LG Indoor Cam at $199.95 and the LG Video Doorbell at $249.95, each with an estimated shipping window of December 11 to December 17. The LG Floodlight Cam ($399.95), LG Smart Deadbolt Lock ($349.95), LG Smart Thermostat ($199.95), Schneider Home Smart Thermostat ($199.95) and Schneider Home Room Sensor ($39.95) are not yet available for preorder and have no estimated ship date. Apple announced the collection a month earlier as part of a push into the smart home space, led by its new Siri AI-powered HomeView smart display, which also became available on November 13. The Verge reported that the devices offer no exclusive features, but Apple has streamlined setup so that they can be paired by tapping them with an iPhone. The devices use Thread to stay connected if they lose internet or Wi-Fi access, and they can automatically update their network credentials when a user changes their wireless network.

Sources:The Verge

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