Apple Home Collection puts Matter control local with HomeView

Most of the devices are built by LG, with Schneider Electric contributing a thermostat. The lineup includes an indoor camera and an outdoor camera, a video doorbell, a smart deadbolt, a floodlight cam, and a thermostat, plus temperature and humidity sensors. Prices in the US start at $199 for the indoor camera and $199 for the thermostat. The outdoor camera begins at $329, the floodlight cam at $399, the door lock at $249, and the video doorbell at $349. All cameras use iCloud+ for storage, and the doorbell and camera ecosystem emphasize privacy and local control through Apple devices.

HomeView is Apple’s new 7-inch smart display designed to sit on a counter or be mounted on a wall. It acts as the home hub, coordinating through Matter and Thread while letting you view feeds and control scenes from the Home App. The device supports Apple’s Siri AI and is advertised as a way to use your iPhone or iPad less for routine tasks around the house. It ships with a built-in speaker system and a screen that can show photos, calendars, and live camera feeds. A wall-mount version without the speaker base is also available for the same $299 price as the standard model.

Apple emphasizes end-to-end encryption for the new devices and keeps most camera data in Apple’s ecosystem, with local processing for many features. Some cameras and the doorbell use Apple’s own workflows that aren’t currently compatible with Matter on other platforms, which means they may work best with Apple devices and services. The rest of the Home Collection is described as Matter-compatible, allowing other smart home products to be controlled through the Home app or via a Voice Assistant with limited cross-compatibility.

For households already invested in Apple’s ecosystem, the Home Collection and HomeView offer a simplified setup and a unified control surface. You’ll set up devices by bringing your iPhone close to each new product, then monitor feeds and control lights, locks, and climate from the same app. If you’re hoping to use non-Apple assistants for camera features, you may find some limitations with the new cameras or doorbell. Still, for most people who want privacy-first, Apple-backed smart home gear, this creates a tighter, more integrated experience.

The Apple Home Collection debuts in December in the US, with UK and Canada joining later in the rollout. A wall-mount HomeView option will be available too, and some accessories will arrive in early 2027. If you’re planning to buy, expect to see bundles that include HomeView and several accessories as Apple positions this as a complete home control system rather than a handful of add-ons.