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Bloomberg reports that Apple and LG Electronics are jointly developing seven smart home products, including cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock and a thermostat. The devices are expected to carry the LG brand and support Matter in some form, but neither company has confirmed the partnership, and the products may be months from release.
Apple and LG Electronics are reportedly developing seven smart home devices, including cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock and a thermostat, in a collaboration that could expand the range of accessories available to Apple Home users. Bloomberg reported the partnership on October 6; the products are expected to be sold under the LG brand, but neither company has publicly confirmed the arrangement. For more on the reported collaboration, see Apple and LG’s smart home gear.
Regulatory filings submitted by LG to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and UL Solutions point to seven products: a wired video doorbell, a floodlight camera, plug-in outdoor and indoor cameras, a smart deadbolt lock, a smart thermostat and a temperature sensor. The filings identify the devices but, according to the report, do not name Apple as a development partner. Bloomberg is the source for the claim that the companies collaborated.
The lineup is reportedly intended to complement Apple’s anticipated smart home hub. Several devices are expected to support Matter and Thread, alongside Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, but the available information does not establish which product will use which connection. Cameras are expected to use Wi-Fi, according to the source material. LG has asked regulators to keep photographs and additional product information confidential until early 2027, limiting what can currently be verified about design and specifications. Other Apple smart home devices are also available.
The smart deadbolt is reported to include Ultra-Wideband (UWB), which could let it detect an authorized user nearby and potentially unlock automatically. That does not confirm compatibility with Apple Home Key or the newer Aliro standard. Camera integration with Apple’s ecosystem is also reported, but HomeKit Secure Video, recording options and storage arrangements have not been confirmed; Apple is reportedly developing a smart home camera as well. LG is reportedly responsible for manufacturing and customer support, while the accessories may not reach consumers for several months.
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If the reported partnership proceeds, it could give Apple Home users a coordinated set of devices in categories where a complete smart home setup often relies on products from different manufacturers. A doorbell, indoor and outdoor cameras, a lock and temperature controls could broaden the range of hardware available alongside Apple’s own expected hub and existing products.
The practical value will depend on how the devices work with Apple’s platform, not just whether they carry Matter support. Matter interoperability can help devices work across compatible smart home systems, but it does not by itself establish access to every platform-specific feature. Support for Home Key, HomeKit Secure Video and Apple’s preferred setup and control functions could affect whether these products feel like tightly integrated Apple Home accessories or more general smart home devices.
The reported division of responsibilities would also let Apple participate in a wider hardware lineup without taking on all manufacturing and support. For LG, a successful release could broaden its presence in smart home security and automation. Those are potential implications of the reported plan, not confirmed outcomes; pricing, performance and compatibility details are not yet public.
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A Reported Hardware Push
The accessory report arrives alongside expectations that Apple will introduce a smart home hub and refreshed versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV on October 13, 2026. The hub has previously been described in Bloomberg reporting as having a six-inch display, with versions suited to wall mounting or placement on a table or counter. Apple has not confirmed those reported specifications or the event plans in the supplied material.
Apple has previously worked with hardware partners, including Belkin and Logitech, on products for its ecosystem. It also has an established relationship with LG, which has made UltraFine displays designed for Mac computers. The reported smart home project would extend that partner-based approach into security and home controls, while LG would handle production and customer support. The regulatory filings provide evidence that LG has product designs in development, but do not independently verify Apple’s role.
“The products are being jointly developed by Apple and LG Electronics and will be sold under the LG brand.”
— Bloomberg, as reported by Homekit News and Reviews
Features and Release Details Pending
Apple and LG have not officially confirmed the collaboration, and the regulatory documents described in the report do not mention Apple. It is also unclear which devices will use Matter over Thread or Matter over Wi-Fi, and whether all seven will work with Apple Home in the same way.
No confirmed details are available on prices, launch dates, regional availability or final specifications. In particular, Home Key, Aliro and HomeKit Secure Video support remain unverified, as do camera recording and storage options. The confidentiality requests reportedly extend until early 2027, though that does not establish when the products will be announced or released.
Watch for Apple and LG Details
The next expected milestone is Apple’s reported October 13, 2026, smart home product introduction, where the company may present its hub and refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV. The source material does not establish that LG’s accessories will be announced at that event; they are reportedly several months from consumer availability.
Further regulatory disclosures or announcements from Apple and LG could clarify the product specifications, Matter and Thread configurations, Apple Home features and release plans. Until either company confirms the partnership, the seven-device lineup and its integration details should be treated as reported rather than official.
Key Questions
What smart home devices are Apple and LG reportedly developing?
The reported lineup includes a wired video doorbell, floodlight camera, plug-in outdoor and indoor cameras, smart deadbolt lock, smart thermostat and temperature sensor.
Have Apple or LG confirmed the partnership?
No. Bloomberg reportedly described the collaboration, but neither company has officially confirmed it. The LG regulatory filings identify products but reportedly do not mention Apple.
Will the devices support Apple Home Key or HomeKit Secure Video?
That is not confirmed. The lock is reported to include UWB, but support for Apple Home Key or Aliro remains unknown. HomeKit Secure Video and camera storage details are also unconfirmed.
When could the LG devices go on sale?
The accessories are reportedly several months from reaching consumers. No specific launch date, price or regional availability has been announced.
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