Overview
- Bloomberg reported Tuesday that Apple and LG worked together to develop a suite of connected accessories, with Apple influencing design but the finished products sold under the LG name.
- Regulatory filings seen by reporters show LG has submitted models described as a wired video doorbell, smart deadbolt lock, thermostat, indoor and outdoor cameras, a floodlight camera, and a temperature sensor.
- Several filings and coverage say the accessories support modern standards such as Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, and Matter, and that the smart lock includes ultra‑wideband for proximity‑based unlocking.
- The documents lodged with the U.S. FCC and UL do not name Apple, and multiple outlets report LG will handle manufacturing and customer support for the devices.
- Apple is expected to announce a new Home hub, refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV on Oct. 13 and the LG‑made accessories are reported to arrive to consumers only several months after that as part of a broader HomeKit reboot to boost interoperability and compete with Nest and Ring.