LG’s $39.95 Temperature Sensor is not locked to LG’s thermostat. Apple says it pairs with other Matter thermostats, given a Thread home hub.
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LG or Schneider Home thermostat: HVAC systems, C-wire and install needs
Both Apple Home Collection thermostats cost $199.95, but LG names furnaces, heat pumps and boilers while Schneider targets standard 24V systems.
Clean Energy Guidance in the Home app: how to connect your utility plan
Apple’s new thermostats only factor in your rate plan after you link a participating U.S. utility in the Home app. Here are Apple’s steps.
LG's Apple Home Collection accessories also work with the LG ThinQ app
LG says its doorbell, cameras, lock and thermostat support its own ThinQ app as well as Apple Home. Apple’s pitch is that you never need a second app.
Schneider Home Smart Thermostat arrives in early 2027, says Schneider Electric
Schneider Electric says its $199.95 Smart Thermostat and Room Sensors reach the Apple Store early next year, after Apple’s December start.
LG Smart Deadbolt Lock fits 40-51 mm doors and runs on four AA batteries
Measure first. LG’s lock fits single-cylinder deadbolt doors 40 to 51 mm thick with a 54 mm hole, and Apple rates its four AA batteries at 6 months.
LG Smart Deadbolt Lock needs a Thread home hub: which Apple devices qualify
LG’s lock and Temperature Sensor need a Thread home hub. HomePod mini and HomeView qualify, but the old 64GB Wi-Fi Apple TV 4K has no Thread.
Apple sells Home Collection gear, but LG and Schneider handle the warranty
Apple sells the LG and Schneider accessories, but its Limited Warranty doesn’t cover them. Repairs go to the makers, and there’s no AppleCare.
LG Smart Deadbolt Lock hands-free unlock needs an iPhone 11 or later
Walk-up unlocking on LG’s lock works with iPhone 11 or later and Apple Watch Series 6 or later. iPhone SE, iPhone 16e and Apple Watch SE are left out.
HomePod mini 2 won't stereo pair with your original HomePod mini
A HomePod mini 2 can’t form a stereo pair with your older mini, Apple’s fine print says. Multiroom audio with both speakers still works.
HomeView smoke alarm alerts need every device in your home on new software
HomeView can listen for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, but only if every Apple device that accesses your home runs the latest software.
Schneider Electric and LG explain why they are building Apple Home gear
LG says it co-developed seven Apple Home accessories from early planning. Schneider says its tech is already in 4 out of 10 U.S. homes.
HomeView shows your messages only when it sees your face and your iPhone
Apple says HomeView shows your texts only when it recognizes your face and your paired iPhone is on the same Wi-Fi and recently unlocked.
ADT installation for Apple Home Collection: how booking and deposits work
ADT’s booking site asks for a deposit to hold an install slot, refundable up to 24 hours before. You pay the rest once the technician finishes.
Siri AI on HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV depends on who owns your home
On HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV, Siri AI needs the home owner in the Home app to have an Apple Intelligence iPhone or iPad with Siri AI on.
Apple TV 4K four-speaker surround setup starts at $895 with HomePod mini 2
Apple’s four-speaker surround setup needs Apple TV 4K (4th generation) and four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers. Here is what it costs.
LG and Schneider Home Smart Thermostats cost $199.95 with Adaptive Temperature
LG and Schneider Home Smart Thermostats for Apple Home Collection cost $199.95 in the U.S. and Canada, with Adaptive Temperature and $39.95 room sensors.
New Apple TV 4K costs $299 with an A19 chip and ships November 13
Apple TV 4K (4th generation) costs $299 with 128GB, an A19 chip, Wi-Fi 7, far-field mics and Siri AI. Pre-orders open October 13, stores from November 13.
Apple Home Collection brings LG and Schneider smart home gear from $39.95
Apple Home Collection pairs LG Electronics and Schneider Electric cameras, a lock and thermostats with Apple Home, from $39.95 and shipping in December.
LG Smart Deadbolt Lock costs $349.95 and unlocks hands-free with iPhone
LG’s Smart Deadbolt Lock for Apple Home Collection starts at $349.95 in the U.S. and Canada, with Ultra Wideband hands-free unlock, Matter and Aliro support.
HomePod mini 2 costs $149 and ships October 30 with an S10 chip and Siri AI
Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is $149, ships October 30 in five colours, runs on the S10 chip and gets Siri AI in a later update. Here’s what’s new.
HomeKit Secure Video Not Recording Motion? What to Check First
If HomeKit Secure Video shows a live feed but misses recordings, check camera modes, motion filters, activity zones, iCloud+ and the home hub.
iOS 27 May Ask You to Unlock Before Running Apple Home Commands
Some iOS 27 users say Siri asks them to unlock before Apple Home commands. The reports are inconsistent, and secure accessories add extra checks.
HomeKit vs Home Assistant: Why Apple Users Combine Both Platforms
HomeKit offers simple Apple control, while Home Assistant adds broader device support and automation. Here is why many users combine both platforms.