Apple and LG Reportedly Preparing New Smart Home Devices, Including Doorbell, Smart Lock, and Security Cameras
Apple may be getting ready to make a much bigger move into the smart home market. A new report claims the company is planning a lineup of connected home devices that could include a video doorbell, smart thermostat, smart door lock, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera.
The rumored products would expand Apple’s presence beyond HomeKit and could position the company more directly against established smart home brands. Apple is also expected to introduce a long-rumored smart home hub at an event reportedly planned for October 13, which could become the central control point for these upcoming devices.
According to the report, Apple is not developing the full smart home lineup entirely on its own. Instead, the devices are said to be part of a collaboration with LG, the South Korean electronics giant known for TVs, appliances, displays, and connected home technology.
That partnership could raise eyebrows, especially because Apple has long promoted privacy as one of its biggest selling points. LG has recently faced scrutiny over allegations involving data collection from smart TVs. Independent claims have alleged that some LG smart TVs may collect viewing-related data and other information from users’ home environments. LG has denied wrongdoing, but the controversy has still drawn attention to how smart devices handle personal data inside the home.
Interestingly, the upcoming devices are reportedly expected to carry only LG branding. Sales, distribution, and customer support are also said to be handled by LG rather than Apple. If accurate, this could allow Apple to take part in the smart home expansion while keeping its own brand at some distance from the products.
The rumored lineup sounds broad and ambitious. A video doorbell would allow users to see and communicate with visitors, while a smart thermostat would bring automated temperature control into the ecosystem. A smart door lock with ultra-wideband support could offer precise proximity-based unlocking, potentially making entry more seamless and secure. Indoor and outdoor cameras would target home monitoring, while a floodlight camera would combine lighting and surveillance for driveways, yards, or entrances.
The devices are not expected to ship immediately. Reports suggest they may still be several months away, and it remains unclear whether Apple and LG will reveal them at the same time as Apple’s upcoming smart home hub.
If the rumors are accurate, Apple’s smart home strategy could be entering a new phase. Instead of simply offering software support through HomeKit, the company may be working behind the scenes to help bring a wider range of smart home hardware to market. The big question is whether customers will embrace LG-branded devices tied to Apple’s ecosystem, especially at a time when privacy remains one of the most important concerns in connected homes.
