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

Apple is reportedly collaborating with LG to develop a new line of smart home devices, including a thermostat, smart lock, and doorbell. These products are expected to integrate with an upcoming Apple smart home hub.
Why it matters
This partnership signals Apple's aggressive expansion into the smart home market, directly challenging Amazon's dominance in the sector.
Apple is working on a new ecosystem of smart home devices via a partnership with LG, Bloomberg has reported .
The new devices — which include a smart lock, a thermostat, and a doorbell — are designed to integrate with the company’s smart home hub, another upcoming product that will reportedly launch on Oct. 13th. That hub is expected to include a 6-inch square display that can be placed on a countertop or mounted on a wall.
The two companies are also working on a slate of security cameras, including models for indoor, outdoor and a floodlight. The LG devices are expected to be announced, if not formally released, next week, too. TechCrunch reached out to Apple for more information.
Interestingly, the devices will reportedly carry the LG brand — despite being developed by both companies.
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