According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is working with LG on a range of new smart home products. The products will be called LG Video Doorbell Wired, LG Floodlight Cam, LG Outdoor Cam Plug-In, LG Smart Deadbolt Lock, LG Smart Thermostat, and LG Temperature Sensor. LG has sought regulatory approval from the FCC and UL Solutions. Gurman says LG is handling manufacturing and product support, while Apple was involved in development.
This arrangement lets Apple expand its ecosystem without bearing the full cost of production. A tipster on X revealed designs for the LG Smart Deadbolt Lock and LG Smart Thermostat. The lock supports automatic unlocking, tap to unlock, emergency power, and master codes, fitting 2.375" and 2.75" brackets. The thermostat includes settings for Far Sight Display, Humidity Display, Brightness, and Language.
Gurman says these products won't be released for "at least a few more months." Many will support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, and Matter, while the door lock should also support UWB for auto-unlock.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing