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.
LG's Apple Home Collection cameras carry UL Solutions' Diamond security rating
UL Solutions lists LG’s doorbell, floodlight, outdoor and indoor cameras at Diamond, the highest of its five IoT security levels, valid to June 2027.
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.
HomeView has a temperature and humidity sensor: Apple's accuracy fine print
HomeView’s built-in climate sensor is tuned for 15º C to 30º C and 30% to 70% humidity, and Apple says long, loud playback can make it less accurate.
LG Indoor Cam Plug-In has a 160-degree view and detects people and pets
LG’s Indoor Cam sees 160 degrees of a room, spots people and pets with a home hub, and runs on USB-C. A button on top tilts it away.
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.
LG's Home Collection cameras: the wiring each one needs before you buy
The Floodlight Cam needs high-voltage household wiring and ideally an electrician, while the Indoor Cam runs on USB-C. Check your walls first.
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.
Siri AI usage limits on HomeView: what happens when you hit the daily cap
Siri AI on HomeView has daily usage limits. Hit one and that feature pauses until the limit resets, and Apple plans to charge for more.
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.
Apple HomeView's Siri AI is English-only: what it means for bilingual homes
HomeView’s Siri AI speaks only English at launch, and your iPhone and Siri languages must match. Canadian French is promised in a later update.
HomeView, HomePod mini 2 or Apple TV 4K: which hub suits Apple Home Collection
All three new hubs have Thread, but the LG doorbell chime plays through HomeView and HomePod speakers, not Apple TV. Prices run from $149 to $299.
How to add up to six family members to Apple HomeView, and what guests can do
Each of HomeView’s six member slots needs an Apple Account and an updated iPhone or iPad. Guests without one can still run lights, timers and music.
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.
Apple HomeView needs iOS 27.2: which iPhones get Siri AI and expressive voices
Any iPhone on iOS 27.2 can set up HomeView. Personal Siri AI needs an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, and expressive voices work on just six iPhones.
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.
HomeView (Wall Mounted) costs $299 plus a Schneider Home mount from $59.95
Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) costs $299 and needs a Schneider Home mount from $59.95, so a wall setup starts at $358.95. Here are the mounts and differences.
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.
Apple HomeView costs $299 and ships November 13 with Siri AI and A18 chip
Apple HomeView costs $299 in tabletop and wall-mounted models with a 7-inch display, A18 chip and Siri AI. Pre-orders are open and it ships November 13.
HomePod mini 2 vs HomePod mini: $149 S10 model adds Wi-Fi 6E and surround
HomePod mini 2 vs the original HomePod mini: $149 vs $129, S10 chip, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, new colors, Siri AI, surround sound and Mac speaker support.