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Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 7
Leaker Reveals 3 Apple-Designed LG Home Devices Ahead of Next Week Launch
Updated
Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 7

Leaker Reveals 3 Apple-Designed LG Home Devices Ahead of Next Week Launch

3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 7

Summary

  • Images leaked by pdfu show three Apple-designed LG smart-home products—a smart lock, thermostat and temperature sensor—marking the first look at accessories Bloomberg said Apple co-developed for LG.
  • The smart deadbolt appears to include a rotating keypad, automatic unlocking and settings for a touchpad light ring, door-left alarm and lock-sound volume, offering the clearest feature details so far.
  • Bloomberg said the broader lineup also includes a video doorbell, indoor camera, outdoor camera and floodlight camera, all expected to carry LG branding rather than Apple’s.
  • Mark Gurman has said these accessories may not ship as soon as Apple’s new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini, though they could still be mentioned during Apple’s home-product announcements next week.

Insights

Is Apple quietly building an LG-made smart home empire, starting with a UWB deadbolt, thermostat, and cameras months before launch?
Will Apple’s LG-branded lock and thermostat bring true Home app magic, or create a split experience between Apple elegance and third-party support?