{
  "id": 12859130,
  "title": "Apple and LG smart home products just leaked ahead of Apple October event — here's what the new images tell us",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/apple-and-lg-smart-home-products-just-leaked-ahead-of-apple-october",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-08T11:43:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/home/smart-home/apple-and-lg-smart-home-products-just-leaked-ahead-of-apple-october-event-heres-what-the-new-images-tell-us"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Apple and LG appear to be teaming up to create smart home gadgets, with leaked images and details suggesting several devices may be unveiled in Apple's upcoming October 13 event. The sources indicate a Smart Deadbolt lock, a thermostat, and a temperature sensor are in development under LG's name, not Apple's. The deadbolt lock has a rotating keypad and features settings like a touchpad light ring, alarm, and customizable lock sounds. The thermostat's design resembles Google's Nest, while the temperature sensor boasts a magnetic back and replaceable battery. Apple and LG are also rumored to be working on a video doorbell and multi-camera security system.",
  "summary": "New leaked renders purportedly reveal at least three Apple and LG smart home devices.",
  "key_points": [
    "Apple and LG reportedly collaborating on smart home devices",
    "Smart Deadbolt lock with rotating keypad in development",
    "Thermostat design similar to Google Nest"
  ],
  "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."
}