NewsTechAppleApple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostatBloomberg reports that newly-surfaced LG smart home gear is part of a ‘second-party’ development arrangement with Apple.Bloomberg reports that newly-surfaced LG smart home gear is part of a ‘second-party’ development arrangement with Apple.by Emma RothOct 6, 2026, 9:39 PM UTCShareGiftPart OfAll the smart home news, reviews, and gadgets you need to know aboutsee all updates Emma Roth is a news writer who covers the streaming wars, consumer tech, crypto, social media, and much more. Previously, she was a writer and editor at MUO.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.PreviousNext1/2A diagram included in an FCC listing for an “LG Smart Thermostat.” Screenshot: The Verge via FCCSeveral 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. The door lock also comes with an ultra-wideband feature that could allow it to automatically unlock when a user gets near their door, according to Bloomberg.An “LG Smart Deadbolt Lock” listed in the FCC’s database.
Screenshot: The Verge via FCCRelatedApple’s reportedly developing a smart home camera that doesn’t record videoWhy Apple’s next computer should be for the smart homeFor months, rumors have suggested that Apple is planning to dive deeper into the smart home space. The company is working on a Siri AI-enabled smart home hub that comes with a six-inch display that users can mount to their wall or place on a table, Bloomberg has reported. Apple is expected to take the wraps off the upcoming device later this month, where it may also reveal a new HomePod mini and an upgraded Apple TV device.Follow topics and authors from this story to see more like this in your personalized homepage feed and to receive email updates.Emma RothAppleApple RumorsNewsSmart HomeTechHome Assistant says ‘Big tech ruined the cloud, so we’re out’Jennifer Pattison TuohyOct 2Nanoleaf launches an MCP server to let Claude and ChatGPT control your smart lights.Jennifer Pattison TuohySep 30Why is Ghostface at my door?Jennifer Pattison TuohySep 28Most PopularThe best October Prime Day tech deals we foundXbox has secured exclusive GTA 6 streaming rightsOpenAI is adding text watermarking in ChatGPT and CodexHBO Max and Paramount Plus will merge into a single streamer under SkydanceGoogle is about to remove free access to Gemini Flash and ProAdvertiser Content FromThis is the title for the native ad
