Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell

Apple is reportedly working with LG on a suite of smart-home devices that would include a smart lock, a thermostat and a video doorbell, according to a Bloomberg report. The products are said to be designed to integrate with an Apple smart home hub that is expected to launch on October 13 and to include a 6-inch square display that can sit on a countertop or be wall-mounted.

Sources cited by Bloomberg say the collaboration also covers a range of security cameras for both indoor and outdoor use, as well as a floodlight. Those LG-made devices are expected to be announced next week and may be available at or after that announcement, the report said. Despite the joint development, the hardware is reportedly planned to carry LG branding rather than Apple’s name.

The planned lineup would align with Apple’s recent strategy of expanding into new hardware categories and broadening its smart-home footprint. The devices would position Apple and its LG partner against existing players in home security and automation, including Amazon’s Ring products, which already offer cameras, doorbells and related accessories.

TechCrunch contacted Apple for comment on the Bloomberg report. Beyond the details in the report—device types, the expected hub launch date and the 6-inch display—no official specifications, pricing or availability windows have been confirmed publicly by Apple or LG in the coverage cited.