Apple is working with LG on a set of smart home devices that includes locks, cameras and a doorbell, according to TechRepublic. Bloomberg also reported that Apple plans to launch a doorbell, lock and thermostat developed with the South Korean manufacturer. The Times of India reported that LG may release products carrying a "Made for Apple" label.
The reported lineup extends beyond those three items. The Economic Times described a broader smart home refresh that includes a hub with a screen, a new HomePod mini, an updated Apple TV and a camera. NDTV reported that new Macs, a HomePod mini and a TV could arrive soon, framing the launches as an October surprise.
Taken together, the coverage points to Apple building out a connected home portfolio with LG as a hardware partner rather than going it alone. The reports do not detail pricing, specifications or a confirmed release schedule, and none of the companies has been cited confirming the products on the record.
What to watch next: whether Apple or LG formally announces the devices, and whether the launches arrive alongside the other hardware the reports say may be coming soon.
