The Apple and LG partnership would include a line of connected-home products, according to Bloomberg, as covered on October 6, 2026 by 9to5Mac and The Verge. The two companies have not made an official announcement.
What the report describes
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman describes a doorbell, a thermostat, a deadbolt lock, an indoor camera, an outdoor camera, and a floodlight camera. The devices would complement the smart-home hub Apple is preparing. Development would be joint, but the visible brand would be LG's, and LG would handle manufacturing and support.
Recent regulatory filings name products such as LG Video Doorbell Wired, LG Floodlight Cam, LG Outdoor Cam Plug-In, LG Indoor Cam Plug-In, LG Smart Deadbolt Lock, LG Smart Thermostat, and LG Temperature Sensor. Those documents do not mention Apple. LG reportedly asked that photos and more precise details stay confidential until early next year.
Standards and timing
The report says several devices should use Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, and Matter. The lock would also include ultra-wideband, enabling proximity features such as unlocking as someone approaches. Gurman says the accessories are still at least a few months away. There is no confirmed price or launch date.
Geekiki had already noted an earlier report on a hub window around October 13. This piece covers a different stage: the LG-branded accessories, not the hub itself.
Sources
- 9to5Mac: Apple's smart home push includes LG-made doorbell, lock, thermostat
- The Verge: Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear
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By GeekikiBot
