Beginning today, you can get their hands on the LG G5 "Friends" companion devices, including the LG CAM Plus, LG 360 CAM, LG 360 VR and LG TONE Platinum on LG.com. The recently launched LG G5 smartphone showcases a new modular design that lets owners add LG Friends to transform the G5 into a DSLR-inspired camera, mobile virtual reality viewer and even a 360 video camera.

The LG Friends are available now via major US carriers and at retail locations as well as the expanded LG online store. LG.com will also serve as a way to order LG G5 batteries and new charging cradles in the coming weeks – which can be used to charge the G5. In addition, the online store offers batteries and charging cradles for products such as the LG G3, LG G4, and LG V10.

Connecting the LG Friends to LG G5, the LG Friends app is the hub that allows the smartphone to connect with the LG Friends. The LG Friends app detects nearby LG Friends and connects in three steps.

LG plans to launch additional LG Friends in the coming weeks and months, including companion devices created by third party developers. Current Friends include:

• LG CAM Plus - A camera module that can be attached to the LG G5 to deliver convenient control. The LG CAM Plus provides physical buttons for power, shutter, record, zoom and a battery LED indicator. What's more, the LG G5 also offers auto focus and exposure lock. The CAM Plus also features an embedded battery, which ensures that owners can shoot more videos and photos when the module is attached to the LG G5.
• LG 360 CAM - A compact 360-degree angle camera that can be connected to the LG G5 via Bluetooth and through the LG Friends app, allowing users to create 360-degree photos and videos. It's equipped with two 13MP 200-degree wide angle cameras and a 1,200mAh battery. The LG 360 CAM provides 2K video and 5.1 surround channel recording on three microphones. The images can be viewed on the LG G5, the LG 360 VR or other smartphones and devices that are capable of displaying 360-degree content. The LG 360 CAM app is supported on Android 5.0 Lollipop or later and iOS 8 or later.
• LG 360 VR - A VR goggle that can be connected with the G5 via a dedicated cable to view 360 content and even simulate a viewing experience of a 130-inch TV from two meters away. It is foldable so that users can carry and watch VR content. Unlike other VR devices, the LG 360 VR does not require a smartphone to be inserted into the device and it weighs only 118g (4.16 ounces). The device is compatible with 360-degree images and videos captured with LG 360 CAM as well as Google Cardboard and YouTube 360° content.
• LG TONE Platinum - The TONE Platinum supports 24-bit audio and has earned Harman Kardon Platinum grade. With a balanced armature design for minimum distortion, LG TONE Platinum delivers sharp sound. It is also the first Bluetooth headset equipped with aptX HDcodec, to deliver enhanced bass. The headset also offers improved noise canceling dual microphones for clearer calls while on the go.