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Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat
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That newly-surfaced LG smart home gear is part of a ‘second-party’ development arrangement with Apple.
Key facts
- That newly-surfaced LG smart home gear is part of a ‘second-party’ development arrangement with Apple
- Sources tell Bloomberg that the upcoming line of devices also includes a deadbolt lock, outdoor security camera, and a floodlight camera
- Several of the devices will reportedly come with support for the smart home protocols Thread and Matter amid a “formal reboot” for Apple’s HomeKit platform
- For months, rumors have suggested that Apple is planning to dive deeper into the smart home space
Summary
Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, and more, according to a report from Bloomberg. Sources tell Bloomberg that the upcoming line of devices also includes a deadbolt lock, outdoor security camera, and a floodlight camera. Several of the devices will reportedly come with support for the smart home protocols Thread and Matter amid a “formal reboot” for Apple’s HomeKit platform. For months, rumors have suggested that Apple is planning to dive deeper into the smart home space.