{
  "id": 12473835,
  "title": "New Apple Home accessories are coming thanks to an unusual partnership with LG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/new-apple-home-accessories-are-coming-thanks-to-an-unusual",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T21:32:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AppleInsider",
    "slug": "appleinsider",
    "url": "https://appleinsider.com/articles/26/10/06/new-apple-home-accessories-are-coming-thanks-to-an-unusual-partnership-with-lg"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is reportedly developing a range of smart home accessories with LG as a partner, according to recent rumors. The collaboration could see the introduction of a smart deadbolt lock, indoor security camera, outdoor security camera, and floodlight camera under the LG brand. This follows Apple's plan to unveil new products at an unannounced event on October 13, which is expected to include an Apple TV, an upgraded HomePod mini, and the debut of the long-awaited Apple Home Hub. The new home accessories would complement Apple's existing smart home initiatives, much like how Apple has previously co-developed iPhone accessories with other companies.",
  "summary": "Rumors have shown that Apple is working on various smart home accessories, and it seems that a doorbell, thermostat, and more will be developed with LG as a partner. Apple's smart home could see a big upgrade on October 13 An unannounced Apple Home event is expected to take place on October 13 with a new Apple TV , upgraded HomePod mini , and the debut of the long-rumored Apple Home Hub. A new…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Techmeme",
        "title": "Sources: Apple's push into smart home devices includes a doorbell, thermostat, and other accessories developed with LG; the products will carry the LG brand (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/sources-apples-push-into-smart-home-devices-includes-a-doorbell",
        "published": "2026-10-06T21:17:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "9to5Mac",
        "title": "Report: Apple’s smart home push includes LG-made doorbell, lock, thermostat, more",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/report-apples-smart-home-push-includes-lg-made-doorbell-lock",
        "published": "2026-10-06T21:38:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Verge",
        "title": "Apple and LG team up on new smart home gear, starting with a lock, doorbell, and thermostat",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/apple-and-lg-team-up-on-new-smart-home-gear-starting-with-a-lock",
        "published": "2026-10-06T21:39:53.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MacRumors",
        "title": "LG Making Doorbell, Lock, and Cameras for Apple's Home Hub",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/lg-making-doorbell-lock-and-cameras-for-apples-home-hub",
        "published": "2026-10-06T21:58:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/apple-is-reportedly-partnering-with-lg-to-launch-a-smart-lock",
        "published": "2026-10-06T22:53:09.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}