{
  "id": 12502293,
  "title": "Apple’s smart home push includes doorbell, lock, thermostat co-developed with LG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/apples-smart-home-push-includes-doorbell-lock-thermostat-co-developed",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-06T23:50:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Business Times - Companies & Markets",
    "slug": "the-business-times-companies-markets",
    "url": "https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/startups-tech/technology/apples-smart-home-push-includes-doorbell-lock-thermostat-co-developed-lg"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple's strategic move into the smart home market includes a range of devices developed in partnership with LG Electronics. These products, including a doorbell, smart deadbolt lock, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera, are set to be unveiled on October 13th. Manufactured by LG, these accessories will integrate with Apple's new smart home hub, HomePod mini, and a refreshed TV set-top box. The collaboration allows Apple to expand its ecosystem rapidly while LG handles manufacturing and product support. Apple's entry into smart home devices signals a fresh start for its HomeKit platform, aiming to rival Amazon and Google in the market.",
  "summary": "The firm’s new devices are set to be introduced on Oct 13",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple partners with LG to develop smart home devices.",
    "Products include doorbell, lock, cameras, and floodlight.",
    "Devices to integrate with HomePod mini and refreshed TV box."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}