Apple begins taking pre-orders for select Apple Home Collection devices, with availability in December. Coverage agrees that the first orderable items are LG-made smart home cameras and an LG video doorbell, tied to Apple’s HomeView hub.
Several outlets specify the pre-order timing and which devices are included. Engadget and MacRumors both say pre-orders open on November 13 for particular cameras and the video doorbell. AppleInsider reports that ordering starts the same day but emphasizes that thermostats are not part of the initial batch and will arrive later.
MacRumors also provides broader context on the Apple Home Collection, saying it is designed in collaboration with LG and Schneider Electric and includes additional accessory types beyond the first pre-order items. It details features for at least some devices, including camera privacy controls, and outlines how accessories integrate with HomeView, iCloud, and HomeKit Secure Video. Across outlets, the main difference is how much product scope and feature detail each highlights rather than the core announcement.
