Apple is codeveloping a line of smart home accessories with LG, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported. The products include a video doorbell, a deadbolt lock, a thermostat, an indoor camera, an outdoor camera, and a floodlight camera. (via AppleInsider)
The devices will carry the LG brand, with LG handling manufacturing and customer support. Regulatory filings with the US FCC and UL Solutions list seven product names, including LG Video Doorbell Wired, LG Smart Deadbolt Lock, LG Smart Thermostat, LG Indoor Cam Plug-In, and LG Outdoor Cam Plug-In.
All accessories support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, and the Matter smart-home standard. The smart lock also includes ultra-wideband (UWB) for automatic unlocking when a user approaches. The products are still months from arriving in stores; one person familiar with the timeline said they could ship in early 2027.
Apple is also expected to announce a new smart home hub, rumored as “HomePad”, at an event on October 13, alongside a new Apple TV and HomePod mini. Our earlier coverage has the details. The broader push includes Apple’s rumored privacy-centric security camera and a hub with a robotic arm, but it’s unclear whether these LG-branded accessories replace or coexist with Apple’s own future products.