Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat

Bloomberg says Apple has entered a second-party development arrangement with LG to produce a new suite of smart home devices. The initial lineup described in the report includes a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera and several security-focused products such as a deadbolt lock, an outdoor camera and a floodlight camera. Although the hardware will be badged as LG products, they are expected to work with Apple’s forthcoming smart home hub.

According to the report, multiple devices in the series will support Thread and Matter, two industry protocols aimed at simplifying device interoperability across ecosystems. Bloomberg characterizes the effort as part of a “formal reboot” of Apple’s HomeKit platform, suggesting the company is moving to make HomeKit-compatible devices easier to mix and match.

The deadbolt lock is said to include ultra-wideband (UWB) capability that could enable automatic unlocking when an authorized user approaches the door. Renderings and diagrams for an “LG Smart Thermostat” have appeared in FCC filings, which Bloomberg cited in its coverage.

These product listings arrive ahead of an Apple event expected on October 13th where Bloomberg has reported the company may unveil a Siri AI-enabled smart home hub with a roughly six-inch display, alongside potential new versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV. Bloomberg’s report frames the LG devices as complementary hardware designed to integrate with that hub and Apple’s broader smart home strategy.