{
  "id": 12670133,
  "title": "Apple reportedly teaming with LG for smart home devices, including a doorbell",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/apple-reportedly-teaming-with-lg-for-smart-home-devices-including-a",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-07T16:19:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/tech/apple-reportedly-teaming-with-lg-for-smart-home-devices"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to develop a range of smart home devices, including a smart lock, thermostat, video doorbell, security cameras, and a floodlight, according to Bloomberg. These devices are expected to run on LG's branding instead of Apple's, and will be compatible with Apple's upcoming smart home hub. The hub, which has not been officially named, is rumored to have a 6-inch square screen and will be unveiled by Apple on October 13. The devices are designed to work together with Apple's new AI-powered Siri. Apple is also reportedly preparing a new HomePod Mini and a new Apple TV streaming device, both of which have not been updated since 2022.",
  "summary": "Apple may team up with LG on a smart doorbell, lock, and thermostat, report says",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}