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Apple Expands Smart Home Lineup With New Cameras and Locks
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Firstpost•13-10-2026, 21:03
Apple Expands Smart Home Lineup With New Cameras and Locks
- •Apple is launching a new lineup of smart home accessories including cameras, thermostats, a video doorbell, and a smart lock.
- •The products are designed in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to deliver an integrated Apple Home experience.
- •Setup is simplified with single-tap integration into the Apple Home app, backed by end-to-end data encryption for enhanced privacy.
- •The smart lock uses ultra-wideband technology for automatic unlocking, while thermostats feature adaptive temperature controls using on-device intelligence.
- •All accessories support Thread connectivity and Siri integration, marking a major push by Apple into the smart home market against competitors like Amazon and Google.
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Apple is expanding its smart home portfolio with indoor and outdoor cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, a video doorbell, and a smart door lock.
The products have been designed in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to offer an integrated Apple Home experience.
Using ultra-wideband technology, the smart lock can determine how close a user is and automatically unlock when a user with a compatible Home Key approaches.
