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Bloomberg reported on Oct. 6 that Apple and LG are collaborating on seven smart home products, including cameras, a doorbell, a lock and a thermostat. LG regulatory filings identify the products, but do not name Apple; neither company has confirmed the partnership, and the accessories are reportedly months from release.
Apple and LG Electronics are reportedly developing seven smart home accessories, including cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock and a thermostat, according to Bloomberg. (Wait, this changes sentence/adds a sentence) The products would carry the LG brand and are intended to complement Apple’s anticipated smart home hub, though neither company has confirmed the collaboration and the devices are reportedly still months from release.
Regulatory filings submitted by LG to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and UL Solutions identify 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 do not identify Apple as a partner. Bloomberg’s report, cited by Homekit News and Reviews, says the companies collaborated on the products, with LG handling manufacturing and customer support.
Several devices are reportedly expected to support Matter and Thread, alongside Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The available information does not specify which products would use Matter over Thread and which would use Matter over Wi-Fi. Cameras are expected to rely on Wi-Fi, but detailed connectivity specifications have not been disclosed.
The reported smart deadbolt includes Ultra-Wideband (UWB), which can detect an authorized user’s proximity and could enable automatic unlocking. That does not establish support for Apple Home Key: the report says compatibility with Home Key and the newer Aliro standard has not been confirmed. Camera support for Apple HomeKit Secure Video, along with recording and storage options, is also unconfirmed.
What the LG Lineup Could Add
If the reported collaboration proceeds, it would give Apple users a potential set of closely coordinated accessories spanning home security, entry and climate monitoring. Matter is designed to support interoperability across smart home platforms, but the products’ practical value to Apple households will depend on the exact standards and Apple-specific features they support.
The arrangement would also let Apple expand its smart home hardware offering without taking on all manufacturing and customer support itself. For LG, the reported lineup would add products in categories such as doorbells and smart locks. These are potential benefits, not confirmed outcomes: the partnership, product capabilities and sales plans have not been announced by either company.
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Products Tied to Apple’s Hub Plans
The reported accessory development comes ahead of a new Apple smart home hub described in earlier Bloomberg reporting. That device is expected to have a six-inch display, with versions suited to wall mounting or placement on a table or countertop. It is reportedly designed to act as a central interface for compatible devices and to feature an updated Siri assistant and artificial intelligence capabilities.
Bloomberg has also reported that Apple plans an updated HomePod mini and a new Apple TV. The three Apple products are expected to be introduced on Oct. 13, but the date and product plans remain reported rather than officially confirmed in the supplied material. The LG accessories are reportedly not expected to reach consumers until several months later.
Apple has previously worked with outside manufacturers on products for its ecosystem, including Belkin and Logitech accessories. Apple and LG have also collaborated on LG UltraFine displays for Mac computers. Those relationships provide context for the reported arrangement, but do not independently confirm this smart home project.
“The products are being jointly developed by the two companies, although they will be sold under the LG brand, with LG responsible for manufacturing and customer support.”
— Bloomberg, as cited by Homekit News and Reviews
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Key Compatibility Details Remain Open
The FCC and UL filings identify the seven products, but they do not name Apple or settle the scope of any collaboration. Neither company has publicly confirmed the partnership in the source material. Pricing, regional availability and release dates have not been reported, beyond the expectation that the accessories remain several months away.
Product-level specifications are also incomplete. LG has requested that photographs and more detailed information be kept confidential until early 2027, according to the report. It is not yet clear which devices will support Matter over Thread, whether the cameras will work with HomeKit Secure Video, or what recording and storage plans they may offer. UWB on the deadbolt does not, on its own, confirm Home Key or Aliro support, nor does it establish that automatic unlocking will be available in a particular configuration.
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Awaiting Company and Product Details
The next expected milestone is Apple’s reported Oct. 13 product introduction, when the company is expected to present its smart home hub alongside refreshed HomePod mini and Apple TV devices. Those plans have not been officially confirmed in the material provided. Even if Apple introduces its own products then, the LG accessories are reported to be arriving later.
More information may emerge when LG’s requested confidentiality period ends in early 2027 or when the companies provide formal announcements. Until then, buyers will have to wait for confirmation of compatibility, specifications, prices, availability and support for Apple services such as Home Key and HomeKit Secure Video.
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Key Questions
What smart home products are Apple and LG reportedly developing?
The reported lineup has seven products: a wired video doorbell, floodlight camera, plug-in outdoor camera, plug-in indoor camera, smart deadbolt, thermostat and temperature sensor.
Have Apple or LG confirmed the partnership?
No. Bloomberg reportedly described the collaboration, while the cited regulatory filings list LG products without mentioning Apple. Neither company has confirmed the arrangement in the source material.
Will the devices work with Apple Home Key or HomeKit Secure Video?
That has not been confirmed. The deadbolt is reported to include UWB, but support for Apple Home Key or Aliro remains unknown. HomeKit Secure Video support for the cameras is also unconfirmed.
When could the LG accessories go on sale?
The accessories are reportedly several months from reaching consumers. No specific launch date, price or regional availability has been announced in the supplied material.
What does Matter support mean for the reported lineup?
Matter is intended to help smart home devices work across compatible platforms. The report says several products may support Matter and Thread, but does not specify which devices use Thread, Wi-Fi or particular Apple features.
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