Apple Home Collection devices open for preorder with December shipping

Preorders open for the first devices

Apple has opened preorders for the first products in its new Apple Home Collection, according to The Verge. The devices, developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, can be ordered through Apple's online store, with delivery expected between 11 and 17 December 2026.

The collection was announced a month earlier as part of a stronger push by Apple into the smart home market. The push is led by the HomeView, a smart display powered by the new Siri AI, which also became available for preorder today.

Which devices you can order now

Only a handful of LG accessories are available for preorder at the moment. They are the LG Outdoor Cam at $299.95, the LG Indoor Cam at $199.95 and the LG Video Doorbell at $249.95. All three show an estimated shipping window of 11 to 17 December.

The rest of the collection is not yet open for preorder and has no estimated ship date. These include the LG Floodlight Cam at $399.95, the LG Smart Deadbolt Lock at $349.95, the LG Smart Thermostat at $199.95, the Schneider Home Smart Thermostat at $199.95 and the Schneider Home Room Sensor at $39.95.

Simpler setup and more reliable connections

The devices in the collection do not offer exclusive features compared with other smart home products. What Apple has done through the partnership is streamline the setup process, so a new device starts working after being tapped with an iPhone.

The products also use Thread, a low-power networking standard that lets smart home devices stay connected even if the internet or the Wi-Fi network goes down. They can also update their network credentials automatically if the wireless network settings change.

What it means for buyers

The staggered release means buyers interested in cameras or a video doorbell can order now and expect delivery before the end of the year. Anyone waiting for a lock, thermostat or floodlight camera will need to hold off until Apple lists those products.

The collection marks a notable step in Apple's smart home strategy, pairing its Home software ecosystem with hardware from established partners rather than building every device itself. Pricing and availability come from Apple's online store listings as reported by The Verge.