Apple Launches Home Collection, Apple HomeView, New Apple TV 4K & Apple HomePod mini 2

Cupertino tech giant Apple today made a significant push into the smart home segment with a flurry of announcements at its 'Welcome Home' event in New York. The company unveiled the Apple Home Collection, a new range of smart home accessories co-developed with industry leaders LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. This launch was accompanied by the introduction of the highly anticipated Apple HomeView smart display, an upgraded Apple TV 4K (4th Gen), and the HomePod mini 2, all boasting advanced Siri AI capabilities.

The new portfolio is designed to offer a seamless, secure, and intuitive smart home experience, leveraging Apple's robust ecosystem and enhanced Siri AI for intelligent control and automation. Apple HomeView Smart Display Debuts in India, Pre-Orders Live.

Apple Home Collection: A Collaborative Smart Home Expansion

The cornerstone of Apple's smart home initiative is the new Apple Home Collection, a diverse range of accessories developed in close partnership with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. This collection includes indoor and outdoor cameras, smart thermostats, temperature and room sensors, a video doorbell, and a smart lock, all designed for deep integration with the Apple Home ecosystem.

LG Electronics Offerings:

LG's contributions to the Home Collection include an array of security and climate control devices. The LG Video Doorbell Wired, priced at $249.95 (U.S.), features dual cameras (2.5K front, Full HD downward-facing) for comprehensive views of visitors and packages, along with a built-in spotlight. It is available in Essence Graphite and Essence Silver in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. The LG Floodlight Cam comes in at $399.95 (U.S.), offering adaptive dual floodlights and colour night vision for outdoor monitoring. It is available in Essence Graphite and Essence Silver in the U.S., Canada, and the UK. Other LG products include the LG Outdoor Cam (Plug-in) ($299.95 U.S.), available in Essence Graphite and Essence Silver in the U.S., Canada, and the UK, the LG Indoor Cam (Plug-In) ($199.95 U.S.), available in Essence White in the U.S., Canada, and the UK, the LG Smart Deadbolt Lock ($349.95 U.S.) with Ultra Wideband support for hands-free unlocking, available in Essence Graphite and Essence Silver in the U.S. and Canada, the LG Smart Thermostat ($199.95 U.S.), available in Essence White in the U.S. and Canada, and the LG Temperature Sensor ($39.95 U.S.), available in Essence White in the U.S. and Canada.

Schneider Electric Offerings:

Schneider Electric focuses on advanced climate control with its Schneider Home Smart Thermostat ($199.95 U.S.) and Schneider Home Room Sensor ($39.95 U.S.). The Smart Thermostat boasts a 2.85-inch color display, built-in temperature and humidity sensors, and supports Matter 1.6, Thread 1.4, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.4. The Room Sensor measures temperature and humidity. The Schneider Home Smart Thermostat is available in Silver + White, and the Room Sensor in White.

Availability for the Apple Home Collection devices is slated to begin in December 2026 and extend into early 2027.

Apple HomeView: The Smart Display for Your Home

Marking a significant entry into the smart display market, Apple introduced the HomeView, a device designed to be the central hub of an Apple-powered smart home. It features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and is powered by Apple's A18 chip, ensuring fluid performance. The HomeView comes with a 12MP Center Stage camera for high-quality FaceTime calls and a four-microphone array for hands-free Siri interactions. Its audio system comprises two full-range drivers, complemented by a down-firing woofer and two force-canceling passive radiators for rich sound. The device supports facial and voice recognition to offer a personalised experience for up to six household members.

The HomeView is available in two configurations: a countertop model with a unique domed speaker base and tilting steel arm, and a wall-mounted version. Pre-orders for the Apple HomeView are open now for $299 (U.S.), with availability starting November 13 in the US, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, and the UK. Color options for the countertop model include Silver, Starlight, Pink Rose, and Space Gray; the wall-mounted version is available in Space Gray and Silver.

Next-Generation Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2

Rounding out the announcements are the Apple TV 4K (4th Gen) and the HomePod mini 2. The new Apple TV 4K, priced at $299 (U.S.), is supercharged by the A19 chip, offering significantly faster performance and coming with tvOS 27.2 preinstalled. It features an updated Siri Remote with Find My support and built-in far-field microphones for hands-free Siri AI. It supports up to 4K 60-fps HDR video output. Pre-orders for the Apple TV 4K (4th Gen) are open today, with availability from November 13.

The HomePod mini 2, a successor to the popular smart speaker, is now powered by the Apple S10 chip and comes with enhanced wireless capabilities including Wi-Fi 6E. Retailing at $149 (U.S.), it maintains its compact dimensions and offers new color options: Pink, Green, Blue, White, and Midnight. The HomePod mini 2 is available for pre-order now, with availability beginning October 30.

Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, Greg Joswiak, highlighted that HomeView is "designed to be shared by everyone in the home yet feel completely personal to each user." Olivier Blum, Schneider Electric's CEO, added that their new Smart Thermostat is "a true collaboration with Apple to give customers a seamless way to help manage their home's energy use." Kihyun Jung, LG Electronics' Executive Vice President, echoed this sentiment, stating that the collaboration creates "intuitive, integrated experiences that fit naturally into customers' daily lives." OnePlus 16 1st Day Sales Hit 70,000 Units in China.

India pricing and specific availability details for most products remain unconfirmed at this time.

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