Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, and more, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-06/apple-s-smart-home-push-includes-doorbell-lock-thermostat-codeveloped-with-lg?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc5MTMyMDkxNiwiZXhwIjoxNzkxOTI1NzE2LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUTUdDN0lLSkg2VjUwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNEVEQ0FFMUZBMDU0MEJFQTI0QTlGMjExQzFFOTA4MCJ9.LSK9jlXYPFHac9EpcJCErTgJNAwqmpV6qFoORcKffVo">according to a report from <em>Bloomberg</em></a>. The products will reportedly feature LG branding but integrate with the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/1002563/apple-smart-home-hub-homepad-rumor-launch-date">company's rumored smart home hub</a> that's expected to launch during an event on October 13th.</p>
<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Sources tell <em>Bloomberg</em> that the upcoming line of devices also includes a deadbolt lock, outdoor security camera, and a floodlight camera. </p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Several of the devices will reportedly come with support for the smart home protocols Thread and Matter amid a "formal reboot" for Apple's HomeKit platform. T …</p>
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