Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat

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Apple and LG are reportedly collaborating on smart-home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, cameras, and a deadbolt lock. The products are expected to carry LG branding and work with Apple’s anticipated smart-home hub, with support for Thread and Matter as Apple refreshes its HomeKit platform.

Apple is collaborating with LG on a new lineup of smart home devices, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, and more, according to a report from Bloomberg. The products will reportedly feature LG branding but integrate with the company's rumored smart home hub that's expected to launch during an event on October 13th. Sources tell Bloomberg that the upcoming line of devices also includes a deadbolt lock, outdoor security camera, and a floodlight camera. Several of the devices will reportedly come with support for the smart home protocols Thread and Matter amid a "formal reboot" for Apple's HomeKit platform. The door lock al … Read the full story at The Verge.