Apple and LG Launch Four Connected Home Cameras With 2.5K Video and AI Recognition
During its "Welcome Home" event, Apple introduced the Apple Home Collection, which includes smart home devices such as door locks, thermostats, temperature sensors, and cameras. In collaboration with LG, the collection features a four-camera series that integrates with Apple's Home app, providing 2.5K video quality and the ability to recognize people, pets, vehicles, and packages. Users can access up to 10 days of recorded footage stored on iCloud+. Notifications are sent to Apple devices like HomeView, HomePod, and Apple TV. The pricing for the devices includes the LG Video Doorbell at $249.95, the LG Floodlight Cam at $399.95, the LG Outdoor Cam at $299.95, and the LG Indoor Cam starting at $199.95, with shipping slated for early next year. As of April, a survey indicated that 39% of American households owned a video doorbell.
Key facts
- Apple announced the Apple Home Collection at its "Welcome Home" event
- Apple partnered with LG on four connected cameras that sync with the Apple Home app
- All four LG cameras offer 2.5K video resolution and recognition of people, pets, vehicles, and packages
- Video history is stored via iCloud+ with up to 10 days of footage searchable using natural language and Apple Intelligence
- The LG Video Doorbell costs $249.95 and has dual cameras with a 2.5K front camera and Full HD package camera
- The LG Floodlight Cam is $399.95, the LG Outdoor Cam is $299.95, and the LG Indoor Cam starts at $199.95
- A survey earlier this year found 39% of American homes had a video doorbell as of April
- Apple and LG say the cameras will begin shipping early next year
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Institutions
- Apple
- LG
- PetaPixel
- LG Electronics
- Schneider Electric
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- South Korea
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Italy