GoKawiilApple partners with LG on smart home doorbell, lock, thermostat and cameras
Bloomberg reports Apple and LG have codeveloped a line of connected home devices—including a video doorbell, thermostat, smart deadbolt lock, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera—that will launch under the LG brand. LG is handling manufacturing and support, and has recently filed for regulatory approval with the FCC and UL Solutions. The devices are expected to complement Apple's forthcoming smart home hub but won't reach consumers for several months.
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Using a second-party manufacturer like LG lets Apple expand its HomeKit ecosystem quickly while avoiding the cost and complexity of building and supporting hardware itself, according to the reporting. This approach could let Apple still influence design and features behind the scenes, positioning it to compete more broadly in smart home categories ahead of its hub launch without the manufacturing burden typically associated with hardware rollouts.
- Apple and LG have codeveloped a doorbell, thermostat, lock, and cameras for the smart home market
- Devices will be sold under the LG brand, with LG managing manufacturing and support
- Products have begun regulatory filings but aren't expected to launch for several months
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