Apple’s smart home push includes doorbell, lock and thermostat codeveloped with LG

Apple is partnering with LG Electronics to develop a new line of smart home devices, including doorbells, thermostats, and security cameras. These products are expected to integrate with Apple's smart home ecosystem and are slated for an October 13 announcement.
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This partnership signals Apple's intent to aggressively expand its footprint in the competitive smart home market through hardware collaboration.
Apple’s upcoming push into smart home devices will include a doorbell, thermostat and other accessories developed through an unusual partnership with LG Electronics.The products will be part of an ecosystem of devices that work with Apple’s new smart home hub, as well as an upgraded HomePod mini and fresh TV set-top box, according to…
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