Apple and LG are rumored to be working on new smart home hardware that will launch in a few months, including a lock, thermostat, and doorbell.
Key takeaways
Apple and LG are collaborating on new smart home devices, including a lock, doorbell, and thermostat, with integration into Apple's smart home hub.
- Apple and LG are developing smart home devices with LG branding and Apple integration.
- Devices will support protocols like Thread and Matter and include features like ultra-wideband.
- Apple is expected to launch a smart home hub with a six-inch display in October.
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Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, and more, according to a report from Bloomberg. The products will reportedly feature LG branding but integrate with the company's rumored smart home hub that's expected to launch during an event on October 13th.
Sources tell Bloomberg that the upcoming line of devices also includes a deadbolt lock, outdoor security camera, and a floodlight camera.
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 …
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