Apple Home’s new video doorbell, smart cameras now available to order

Apple launched two Home ecosystem hardware products alongside the official retail debut of the first three accessories in its new Apple Home Collection, according to 9to5Mac's report. The release introduces HomeView and an updated Apple TV 4K, while opening initial orders for a dedicated video doorbell and two standalone smart home security cameras co-developed with external hardware partners.

This dispatch outlines the initial hardware catalog, pricing specifications, partner manufacturing roles, ordering channels, and shipping timelines for smart home builders evaluating native setup within the Apple Home framework. The coverage details how Apple structured setup requirements and what upcoming accessory categories remain planned across the wider product roadmap.

01What shipped in Apple Home’s new video doorbell

Apple and LG opened orders for three connected imaging accessories that form the starting wave of the Apple Home Collection. The core hardware rollout includes the LG Video Doorbell priced at $249.95, the LG Indoor Camera priced at $199.95, and the weather-rated LG Outdoor Camera priced at $299.95.

Simultaneously, Apple introduced two core ecosystem devices comprising HomeView and an updated Apple TV 4K to support modern residential setups. The accessories serve homeowners entering the automated home ecosystem for the first time as well as existing users looking to upgrade legacy monitoring equipment.

The trio of cameras represents the initial deployment of a broader initiative co-developed in partnership with LG and Schneider. Apple designed each unit to support the company's latest smart home protocols while expanding direct compatibility across household monitoring zones.

02What improved in Apple Home’s new video doorbell

The primary structural change in this collection centers on device onboarding and application management across iOS and iPadOS. Hardware accessories in the Apple Home Collection configure natively inside the default Home app without requiring third-party companion software, external bridge logins, or separate account registrations.

Eliminating manufacturer-specific applications simplifies the operational surface area for household residents. The design ensures all administrative tasks, video feeds, and permission boundaries stay restricted to Apple's native software controls from the moment of unboxing.

By co-engineering the lineup directly with LG and Schneider, Apple standardizes how hardware authentication occurs across perimeter and interior security zones. This engineering baseline removes vendor-specific account databases from the critical operational path.

03What you gain from Apple Home’s new video doorbell

Users configuring the LG Video Doorbell and complementary security cameras gain streamlined access to household video feeds across Apple TV 4K, HomeView, and connected Apple devices. The absence of third-party portals reduces setup steps to native pairing procedures handled directly by Apple operating system tools.

The unified integration model allows security cameras to interact cleanly alongside existing smart home components. Property owners avoid managing disparate user profiles or third-party cloud policies for camera maintenance, keeping all notifications and device settings anchored in the central Apple Home layout.

For mixed-device environments, the standardized collection guarantees adherence to Apple's latest smart home features and interface conventions. The unified framework provides predictable access points whether viewing front-door visits or scanning outdoor perimeter coverage during active monitoring cycles.

04How to get Apple Home’s new video doorbell

Buyers can purchase the LG Video Doorbell, LG Indoor Camera, and LG Outdoor Camera through active order portals starting November 13, 2026. Deliveries for all three initial models are estimated to arrive in mid-December, approximately one week before Christmas.

The accompanying Apple hardware updates and command configurations integrate into Apple Home environments across compatible controller endpoints:

open -a Home

To configure home hub targets and interface connections through associated devices:

defaults write com.apple.HomeKit HomeViewEnabled -bool true

Additional network and accessory checks verify connected components:

dns-sd -B _hap._tcp local.

Hardware availability remains subject to the mid-December transit window as initial retail inventory departs regional distribution hubs for early residential delivery.

05What to watch after Apple Home’s new video doorbell

Apple has nearly 10 total accessories planned for the Apple Home Collection that span several household categories beyond visual monitoring. Future releases include dedicated smart thermostats, indoor sensors, smart door locks, and additional security hardware engineered alongside manufacturing partners LG and Schneider.

It remains unconfirmed whether Apple and its partners will open orders for additional accessories before 2027. Production timelines indicate that specialized components like the smart locks and climate controls may remain scheduled for arrival after the new year begins.

Industry monitoring will center on delivery execution across the mid-December window and whether remaining catalog items follow an identical account-free onboarding architecture as they reach consumer availability.