{
  "id": 12513999,
  "title": "Apple’s smart home push includes doorbell, lock and thermostat codeveloped with LG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/apples-smart-home-push-includes-doorbell-lock-and-thermostat",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T01:26:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Japan Times",
    "slug": "japan-times",
    "url": "https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/10/07/apple-smart-home-lg-electronics/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is set to enter the smart home market with a range of new devices, including a doorbell, thermostat, and other accessories, according to sources familiar with the company's plans. These products will be developed in partnership with LG Electronics, forming part of an ecosystem of devices that will work with Apple's upcoming smart home hub, as well as an updated HomePod mini and a new TV set-top box, which are all scheduled to be unveiled on October 13.\n\nThe collaboration with LG will see the creation of additional smart home products, such as a smart deadbolt lock, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and floodlight cameras. The spokespersons for this information requested anonymity due to the sensitive nature of the project.",
  "summary": "The arrangement allows Apple to expand its ecosystem without shouldering the full cost and complexity of producing and supporting such accessories.",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple entering smart home market with doorbell, lock, thermostat",
    "Products developed in partnership with LG Electronics",
    "Devices to debut on October 13 alongside HomePod mini and TV box"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Apple's partnership with LG to develop smart home devices signals a deeper push into the market, expanding its ecosystem and potentially gaining ground on competitors with an integrated range of products.",
  "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."
}