LG Making Doorbell, Lock, and Cameras for Apple's Home Hub
LG Electronics is developing a suite of smart home accessories, including cameras and locks, that will integrate with Apple's upcoming home hub. While Apple is not explicitly named in the filings, the products are designed to expand the Apple home ecosystem through a second-party supplier arrangement.
Why it matters
This partnership allows Apple to scale its smart home ecosystem rapidly while leveraging LG's manufacturing capabilities.
Apple is working with LG Electronics on smart home accessories that will integrate with the upcoming home hub and other Apple home products, reports Bloomberg .
LG is making a wired video doorbell, thermostat, smart deadbolt lock, temperature sensor, indoor security camera, outdoor security camera, and floodlight camera, according to documents LG submitted to the Federal Communications Commission and UL Solutions. Apple is not mentioned in the filings, and LG asked the FCC to keep details confidential. The devices will be built and branded by LG, though Bloomberg says Apple helped develop them.
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