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Bloomberg reports Apple and LG are jointly developing seven smart home accessories, including cameras, a doorbell, a lock and a thermostat, to be sold under LG’s brand. Regulatory filings list the products, but do not name Apple; neither company has confirmed the partnership, and launch timing and Apple-specific features are not known.
Apple and LG Electronics are reportedly developing seven smart home accessories, including security cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock and a thermostat, according to Bloomberg, as Apple prepares a broader push into the connected-home market. The products are expected to carry the LG brand, with LG handling manufacturing and customer support, but neither company has publicly confirmed the reported collaboration.
Regulatory filings submitted by LG to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission and UL Solutions identify seven proposed products: a wired video doorbell, floodlight camera, outdoor plug-in camera, indoor plug-in camera, smart deadbolt, smart thermostat and temperature sensor. The documents provide evidence that LG has product development underway, but, as reported by Homekit News and Reviews, they do not mention Apple’s involvement. Bloomberg is the source for the claim that the companies are collaborating.
Several devices are reportedly expected to support Matter and Thread, alongside Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. The available information does not specify which products would use Matter over Thread and which would connect through Wi-Fi. Cameras are expected to use Wi-Fi, but their precise Matter implementation and other connectivity details have not been disclosed.
The smart deadbolt is reported to include Ultra-Wideband (UWB), a technology that can detect the proximity of an authorized device and could enable hands-free unlocking. That possibility is not a confirmed product feature, and there is no confirmation that the lock will support Apple Home Key or the Aliro standard. The camera products are also said to be intended for Apple’s smart home ecosystem, but HomeKit Secure Video support and recording or storage arrangements have not been announced.
What Seven LG Devices Could Add
If the reported collaboration proceeds, it could give Apple Home users a coordinated set of accessories across security, access and climate control, rather than relying only on products made by a range of third-party companies. Matter support could make the devices usable across compatible smart home platforms, although the specific integrations and feature limits will matter more than the standard’s presence alone.
The reported arrangement would also let Apple shape products for its ecosystem without taking responsibility for their production and customer service. For consumers, however, the practical value depends on details still missing: whether the devices work smoothly with Apple Home, what features require an Apple hub, and how video is stored and protected. The filings and report do not establish those capabilities.
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Apple’s Reported Home Hub Plans
The reported accessories are expected to complement an Apple smart home hub that Bloomberg has previously described as having a six-inch display, with versions for wall mounting or placement on a table or counter. The hub is reportedly intended as a control point for compatible devices and to emphasize an updated Siri assistant and artificial intelligence features. These details remain reports, not confirmed product specifications.
Apple is also reported to be preparing updated versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV, with introductions expected on October 13, 2026. The LG products are described as several months away from consumers, so the reported accessory lineup would not necessarily arrive alongside those Apple devices. Apple has previously worked with outside manufacturers, including Belkin and Logitech, on products for its ecosystem; it also has a history of collaboration with LG on UltraFine displays for Mac computers.
“The products are being jointly developed by Apple and LG, but will be sold under the LG brand.”
— Bloomberg, as cited by Homekit News and Reviews
Apple Features Still Unconfirmed
Neither Apple nor LG has officially confirmed the reported partnership, and no prices, release dates or regional availability have been announced. LG has reportedly asked regulators to keep photographs and more detailed product information confidential until early 2027, limiting what can be established from public filings for now.
It is also unclear which devices will support Matter, which will use Thread, and what Apple-specific features will be available. In particular, support for HomeKit Secure Video, Apple Home Key and Aliro has not been confirmed. The reported UWB capability on the deadbolt does not by itself establish that it will unlock automatically or work with Apple Home Key.
Watch for October Product News
The next reported milestone is October 13, 2026, when Apple is expected to introduce its smart home hub, updated HomePod mini and Apple TV. Those launches have not been officially confirmed in the source material. Any announcement could clarify Apple’s plans for its home platform, but it may not settle the LG products’ specifications or availability.
More information may emerge as the reported confidentiality period on LG’s filings approaches its early-2027 date. Until Apple, LG or additional public documentation confirms the arrangement, the partnership, product features and timing should be treated as reported rather than established facts.
Key Questions
What smart home products are Apple and LG reportedly developing?
The reported lineup has seven LG products: a wired video doorbell, floodlight camera, outdoor and indoor plug-in cameras, smart deadbolt, smart thermostat and temperature sensor. LG’s filings list the products; Bloomberg is the source for Apple’s reported involvement.
Have Apple or LG confirmed the partnership?
No. The source report says neither company has officially confirmed the collaboration. The regulatory filings identify LG products but do not name Apple.
Will the devices work with Apple Home Key or HomeKit Secure Video?
That has not been confirmed. The lock is reported to include UWB, but support for Apple Home Key or Aliro is unknown. HomeKit Secure Video support for the cameras has also not been announced.
When might the LG accessories go on sale?
The accessories are reportedly several months from reaching consumers. No specific launch date, price or regional availability has been provided.
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