This is what Apple & LG home accessories will look like

Apple is set to expand its smart home offerings with a new lineup of devices developed in partnership with LG Electronics. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, the collaboration includes seven products: a video doorbell, three cameras (indoor, outdoor, and floodlight), a smart lock, a thermostat, and a temperature sensor. These devices will be marketed under the LG brand, with Apple handling design, features, and engineering while LG manages manufacturing and customer support.

The lineup aims to cover various aspects of home security and convenience, from the front door to indoor and outdoor spaces.

The partnership allows Apple to quickly expand its ecosystem without bearing the full costs of production or long-term support. Apple will maintain control over the products' design, features, and engineering, while LG will handle manufacturing and customer support. This model is not new for Apple, as it has previously worked with other companies like Belkin and Logitech.

The devices will support various connectivity options, including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, and Matter, enabling seamless integration with other smart home devices. Notably, Apple's smart deadbolt lock will support ultra-wideband (UWB) technology, allowing it to unlock automatically when a paired device is nearby. The new smart home hub, expected to debut alongside these devices on October 13, will also be compatible with these products.

Regulatory filings with the US Federal Communications Commission and UL Solutions have revealed the specific product names, specifications, and drawings, keeping the partnership under wraps until closer to the launch. Both Apple and LG declined to comment on the partnership, leaving most details to come from people familiar with the matter and regulatory paperwork.

Apple's new lineup aims to compete with Amazon's Ring and Google's Nest in the smart home market. The partnership with LG is part of Apple's broader strategy to reboot its HomeKit platform and strengthen its position in the smart home market. LG, on the other hand, is making its first foray into indoor security cameras and outdoor cameras in nearly a decade, as well as venturing into smart locks in markets outside South Korea.