GoKawiilApple partners with LG on smart home devices including lock, doorbell, thermostat
Apple is working with LG on a new line of smart home products carrying LG branding, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, deadbolt lock, outdoor security camera, and floodlight camera, according to Bloomberg. These devices are expected to integrate with Apple's rumored smart home hub, reportedly set to debut at an event on October 13th.
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The devices reportedly support Thread and Matter, suggesting Apple may be broadening HomeKit's compatibility beyond its own hardware as part of what Bloomberg describes as a 'formal reboot' of the platform. Partnering with an established hardware maker like LG could let Apple expand its smart home lineup faster than building everything in-house, positioning the October hub launch as a bigger ecosystem push rather than a single gadget release.
- Apple and LG are reportedly co-developing a doorbell, thermostat, camera, and lock with LG branding
- The lineup is expected to integrate with Apple's rumored Siri-powered smart home hub launching October 13th
- Several devices reportedly support Thread and Matter, hinting at a broader HomeKit platform update
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