Credit: Apple Apple is entering the smart home market with a splash on Tuesday, when the company revealed the Apple Home Collection, a new line of smart security devices made in partnership with LG and Schneider Electric.

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Apple has officially unveiled its biggest smart home hardware expansion yet, including cameras, a doorbell, lock, and thermostats.

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One-tap setup, end-to-end encryption, and zero third-party apps — Apple's new smart home lineup arrives this December.

As reported by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the devices will include a doorbell, a smart lock, and a thermostat. He tips a series of security cameras, with different models for either indoor or outdoor use. At least one version is expected to have a floodlight, although it’s unclear how many different camera variations there will be.

Apple's reported lineup is said to be developed in partnership with LG and Schneider Electric, with direct integration with Apple Home and an iPhone-based setup that doesn't require separate apps or accounts.

Apple, a company known for making privacy a priority, is reportedly working on a home security camera that doesn’t record video or photos.

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