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Apple and LG Reportedly Team Up to Develop New Smart Home Devices
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Firstpost•07-10-2026, 14:31
Apple and LG Reportedly Team Up to Develop New Smart Home Devices
- •Apple is reportedly collaborating with LG to develop a new range of connected smart home devices including smart locks, thermostats, doorbells, and security cameras.
- •Despite the partnership, the upcoming hardware is expected to carry LG branding rather than Apple's logo.
- •The rumored products are intended to work seamlessly with Apple's forthcoming smart-home hub, which may feature a six-inch display and advanced Siri capabilities.
- •Apple's rumored home hub could be introduced as early as October 13, potentially accompanied by refreshed versions of the HomePod and Apple TV 4K.
- •This strategic push aims to expand Apple's presence in the connected-home market and compete directly with established players like Amazon and Ring.
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Apple and LG are reportedly developing connected smart home devices including a smart lock, thermostat, doorbell, and indoor and outdoor security cameras featuring floodlights.
Despite being developed through a partnership with Apple, the upcoming smart home hardware is expected to carry LG branding instead of Apple's name.
The reported home hub is expected to feature a display around six to seven inches, support voice and facial recognition, and combine elements of the HomePod and iPad platforms to control household equipment and run apps.
