Apple HomeView costs $299 and ships Friday, November 13, but the 7-inch display only earns its place once cameras, locks and sensors are feeding it. Anything that already works with Apple Home will show up on HomeView when it arrives.
This roundup covers 18 accessories that work with Apple Home, grouped by type, from a $30.35 Matter plug to a $349 lock. Matter and Works with Apple Home accessories are compatible with HomeView. The Apple Home Collection of LG and Schneider Electric accessories does not go on sale until December, so every pick here is available now.
HomeView Works With Matter and HomeKit Accessories, but Cameras Need Extra Checks
HomeView shows up to nine camera feeds on its Home Camera face and puts favorite accessories on its Home Modular face. Thermostats, lights, door locks and blinds respond to touch or to Siri AI as long as they are HomeKit or Matter enabled. Before you buy, check these four things.
- Matter or Works with Apple Home: every pick below lists Apple Home support, and both standards work with HomeView.
- HomeKit Secure Video for cameras: HomeView’s recognition of people, familiar faces, pets, packages and vehicles needs a supported iCloud+ plan, and AI camera summaries in iOS 27 need an eligible plan too.
- Thread border router: the Eve accessories, the Aqara lock and the Aqara sensor use Thread, which needs a Thread-capable Apple hub such as a HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K on the network.
- Wiring: the Eve Outdoor Cam needs a neutral and ground wire, the Lutron Caseta dimmer does not need a neutral, and both thermostats need a C-wire or an adapter.
Four HomeKit Secure Video Cameras and Doorbells Fill the HomeView Camera Face
These four all record to iCloud through HomeKit Secure Video, so their footage stays end-to-end encrypted and appears on the Home Camera face next to each other.
The Aqara Camera Hub G5 Pro Combines 4MP Video, a Spotlight and a Built-In Hub
The G5 Pro records 4MP video with true color night vision and a dimmable spotlight, and Aqara says it identifies faces, vehicles, animals and packages locally. It supports HomeKit Secure Video and stores footage on 8GB of built-in encrypted storage.
It also works as a Zigbee and Thread hub for Aqara sensors and bridges third-party Matter devices. Power comes over Ethernet from a PoE switch that you buy separately, or through a USB-C port if you do not have one.
The Eve Outdoor Cam Is a Floodlight Camera Built Only for HomeKit Secure Video
Eve designed this camera exclusively for HomeKit Secure Video, with end-to-end encryption and a 10-day recording history that can separate people, pets, vehicles and packages. The 1080p camera has a 157 degree view, night vision and two-way audio.
A dimmable floodlight with a light boost sits above the lens. The camera needs a neutral wire and a ground wire at the mounting point, so check the junction box before you order.
The Aqara Camera G100 Costs $39.99 and Works Indoors or Outdoors
The G100 records 2304 x 1296 video, though HomeKit limits the stream to 1080p. An IP65 housing lets it sit on a porch, and a spotlight gives color night vision outdoors.
It supports HomeKit Secure Video and records around the clock to a microSD card of up to 512GB, which is not included. It is the cheapest camera here, which makes it an easy way to fill a few more slots on the Home Camera face.
The Aqara Video Doorbell G4 Adds a Chime and Local Face Recognition
The G4 records 1080p video, supports HomeKit Secure Video and runs on six AA batteries or existing doorbell wiring. A plug-in chime with a 95 dB speaker is included, and local face recognition can trigger automations.
Aqara also sells the Smart Doorbell Camera G410, which records at 2K and has a Zigbee and Matter hub built in. HomeKit limits that model to 1600 x 1200, and it costs $133.99.
Three Smart Locks Support Apple Home Key for Tap-to-Unlock
All three work with Apple Home Key, so an iPhone or Apple Watch unlocks the door with a tap and HomeView can show the lock on its Home Modular face. The LG Smart Deadbolt Lock in Apple Home Collection starts at $349.95 and goes on sale in December, so these three are the options until then.
The Aqara Smart Lock U300 Is the Cheapest Home Key Lock Here at $199.99
The U300 is a lever-style lock with a fingerprint sensor that Aqara says recognizes a finger in under 0.3 seconds, a number pad and Apple Home Key. It uses Matter over Thread and needs a Thread-enabled Apple hub for Home Key.
Four AA batteries last up to 10 months, and two USB-C ports provide emergency power. Fingerprint data stays on the lock with AES encryption.
The Level Lock Pro Hides Its Hardware Inside the Door and Costs $349
Level says the Pro is 62% smaller than other smart locks, with no bulky interior or exterior hardware, so it looks like an ordinary deadbolt. It supports Apple Home Key and Matter and senses when the door is left open without stick-on magnets.
The lock is certified Grade 1 by ANSI and BHMA, and a two-year warranty covers it. Remote access needs a Matter hub or the Level Connect Wi-Fi Bridge, which is sold separately.
The Schlage Encode Plus Brings Wi-Fi and Home Key to a Familiar Keypad Deadbolt
The Encode Plus connects straight to home Wi-Fi, works with HomeKit and Apple Home Key, and stores up to 100 access codes. A fingerprint-resistant touchscreen keypad and a built-in alarm for forced entry are part of the lock.
It installs with a screwdriver and no hardwiring on standard doors. The Matte Black finish costs $329, and Satin Nickel is $284.99.
The ecobee and Aqara Thermostats Both Work With Apple Home
Both thermostats can sit on the Home Modular face, and they take different routes to get there.
The ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium Ships With a Room Sensor and an Air Quality Monitor
The Premium includes a SmartSensor for room-by-room temperature, a radar occupancy sensor that preheats or precools before you arrive and a built-in air quality monitor. A speaker with Siri built in needs an Apple home hub.
ecobee says it fits 95% of HVAC systems and includes a Power Extender Kit for homes without a C-wire, and a three-year warranty covers it. The cheaper Smart Thermostat Enhanced lists HomeKit support at $179.99.
The Aqara Smart Thermostat W200 Supports Apple’s Adaptive Temperature Over Matter
The W200 connects over Matter 1.4 and supports Adaptive Temperature, which uses an iPhone to switch between home, sleep and away states, along with Clean Energy Guidance.
Aqara says it works with about 85% of HVAC systems and includes a trim kit. A C-wire adapter is sold separately, and the screen doubles as a front-door display for Aqara’s G410 and G400 doorbells.
Four Sensors Add Motion, Open-Close, Climate and Leak Alerts
Sensors trigger the automations that make the rest of the setup useful, such as lights that turn on when a door opens.
The Eve Motion Matter Sensor Detects Movement Up to 9 Meters Away
Eve Motion detects movement from up to 9 meters and includes a light sensor, so lights only turn on after dark. It runs on two AA batteries, has IPX3 water resistance and connects over Matter and Thread.
A wall mount is included, which suits garages and hallways. Eve also sells a three-pack at $120.41.
The Eve Door & Window Sensor Costs $33.20 and Reports Open or Closed State
The contact sensor shows whether a door or window is open and can trigger other accessories when its state changes. Time and duration statistics appear in the Eve app, and the sensor uses Matter over Thread with no Eve cloud account.
Two-packs and three-packs bring the per-sensor cost down, which helps when you want to cover every entry point.
The Aqara Climate Sensor W100 Has a Display and Three Programmable Buttons
The W100 reads temperature to plus or minus 0.2 degrees Celsius and humidity to 2%, and a 3.4-inch screen shows both. Three buttons support single, double and long presses, for nine programmable actions.
It supports Zigbee and Thread, runs on two CR2450 batteries for up to 2.4 years and costs $39.99. Aqara also lists it as a wireless control for the Aqara Smart Thermostat W200.
The Eve Water Guard Sounds a 100 dB Siren When It Finds a Leak
A 6.5 foot sensing cable runs along the floor and can extend to 490 feet. When it finds water, the Water Guard sounds a 100 dB siren, flashes a red light and sends an alert to iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch.
It joins a Thread network automatically and acts as a router that strengthens the mesh. Place it under sinks, near water pipes or in a basement.
A Matter Plug and a Lutron Dimmer Turn Existing Lamps and Lights Smart
Neither of these needs a smart bulb, so they work with whatever lighting you already own.
The Eve Energy Matter Plug Starts at $30.35 and Keeps Control Local
Eve Energy switches lamps and appliances by voice, app or automation. It uses Matter over Thread, works without an Eve cloud account and is UL certified.
The plug also strengthens the Thread network by acting as a router, so it can help sensors in distant rooms stay connected. A two-pack is available.
The Lutron Caseta Smart Dimmer Starter Kit Makes Ordinary Bulbs Dimmable
The kit includes a Caseta Smart Hub, an in-wall dimmer and a Pico remote, and it connects to Apple HomeKit. The hub does not use Wi-Fi to talk to the dimmer, and the switch installs in about 15 minutes with no neutral wire.
Lutron rates the dimmer for 150W of LEDs, and the Pico can act as a wireless switch for three-way setups. The Diva and Deluxe kits add a different paddle design or a second dimmer.
Hue Lights, a Curtain Motor and an Aqara Hub Round Out the Setup
Lighting, shades and a second hub complete the rooms that the other categories do not reach.
The Philips Hue White and Color Ambiance Starter Kit Works With HomeKit and Matter
The kit includes a Hue Bridge and two A19 bulbs rated at 75W equivalent, with 16 million colors and warm-to-cool whites. The bridge connects the lights to Apple HomeKit and Matter and adds control away from home.
Hue lights keep working when Wi-Fi goes down because the bridge uses Zigbee. You can add up to 50 lights and accessories to one bridge.
The Aqara Smart Curtain Motor E1 Turns Existing Curtains Into Siri-Controlled Ones
The Track Version attaches to an existing curtain track or rod and supports U-rails and I-rails. It moves loads up to 26.4 pounds, and a 6400mAh rechargeable battery can last up to a year.
A built-in light sensor can close curtains when it gets too bright, and Siri control works through the Aqara Home app. An Aqara Zigbee 3.0 hub is required, and the Aqara Smart Home Hub M3 below covers that.
The Aqara Smart Home Hub M3 Bridges Zigbee, Thread and Matter Devices
The M3 supports Aqara Zigbee and Thread devices, bridges them to Matter ecosystems and includes an infrared blaster that can control older air conditioners. It has dual-band Wi-Fi, a PoE port and 8GB of encrypted local storage.
Aqara says the hub has no microphone or camera. It runs automations locally, so they continue during an internet outage.
Start With a Camera, a Lock and a Few Sensors Before Adding Anything Else
Adding the picks in stages spreads out the cost, and the security accessories are the ones to buy first.
- Security first: the Aqara Camera G100 at $39.99 and the Eve Door & Window sensor at $33.20 give you a feed and an entry alert for under $75.
- Tap to unlock: the Aqara Smart Lock U300 at $199.99 is the lowest-priced Home Key lock here.
- Comfort next: the ecobee Smart Thermostat Premium includes its own room sensor, while the Aqara Smart Thermostat W200 supports Adaptive Temperature.
- Lights last: the Lutron Caseta kit suits hardwired fixtures, and the Philips Hue kit suits lamps.
Most HomeView Compatibility Questions Come Down to Thread and iCloud+
Does HomeView work with any HomeKit accessory?
Matter and Works with Apple Home accessories work with HomeView. The camera recognition features need HomeKit Secure Video and a supported iCloud+ plan.
Do I need Thread for these accessories?
The Eve sensors, the Eve plug, the Aqara lock and the Aqara sensor use Thread and need a Thread-capable Apple hub. The Aqara Camera G100, the Lutron Caseta kit and the Philips Hue kit use Wi-Fi or their own bridge.
Can I add the new Apple Home Collection accessories later?
Yes. Apple Home Collection accessories are managed in the Apple Home app and need a compatible home hub such as HomeView, HomePod or Apple TV.
When do the Apple Home Collection accessories go on sale?
All of them go on sale in December, with select accessories following in early 2027.
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date and time indicated and are subject to change.
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