Overview
- Citing Bloomberg, multiple outlets reported Tuesday that Apple worked with LG Electronics to co‑develop a range of smart‑home accessories intended to pair with an upcoming Siri‑centric home hub.
- Regulatory filings by LG reviewed by reporters list specific products: a wired video doorbell, smart deadbolt lock, smart thermostat, temperature sensor, indoor and outdoor plug‑in cameras, and a floodlight camera.
- The devices will carry LG branding and be manufactured and supported by LG even though Apple shaped design and integration, a second‑party model Apple has used before with other suppliers.
- Many accessories in the filings show support for Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Thread and Matter, and the smart deadbolt also includes ultra‑wideband (UWB) for proximity unlocking.
- Apple is expected to unveil its new home hub, an updated HomePod mini and a new Apple TV on October 13, but the LG‑made accessories are reported to be months behind and not likely available to consumers until later.