Topics Latest AI Amazon Apps Biotech & Health Climate Cloud Computing Commerce Crypto Enterprise EVs Fintech Fundraising Gadgets Gaming Google Government & Policy Hardware Instagram Layoffs Media & Entertainment Meta Microsoft Privacy Robotics Security Social Space Startups TikTok Transportation Venture Latest AI Amazon Apps Biotech & Health Climate Cloud Computing Commerce Crypto Enterprise EVs Fintech Fundraising Gadgets Gaming Google Government & Policy Hardware Instagram Layoffs Media & Entertainment Meta Microsoft Privacy Robotics Security Social Space Startups TikTok Transportation Venture More from TechCrunch Staff Events Startup Battlefield StrictlyVC Newsletters Podcasts Videos Partner Content TechCrunch Brand Studio Contact Us In Brief Posted: 3:53 PM PDT · October 6, 2026 Lucas Ropek Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell 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.The new products could aptly be read as a swipe at Amazon’s smart home offerings, which currently offers a variety of similar products, including its Ring home security cameras.
Apple has sought to push into new territory with its recent hardware releases.One of those new territories is an expanded smart home presence.Topics Apple, Gadgets, Hardware, TC X LinkedIn Facebook Instagram youTube Mastodon Threads Bluesky TechCrunchStaffContact UsAdvertiseSite Map Terms of ServicePrivacy PolicyRSS Terms of UseCode of Conduct OpenAIHugging FaceFlockStartup BattlefieldDisrupt 2026Tech LayoffsChatGPT TechCrunchStaffContact UsAdvertiseSite MapTerms of ServicePrivacy PolicyRSS Terms of UseCode of ConductOpenAIHugging FaceFlockStartup BattlefieldDisrupt 2026Tech LayoffsChatGPT
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