Apple Turns to LG to Build a New Smart Home Ecosystem

Under the terms of this partnership, Apple will oversee product design and engineering while LG manages production, logistics, and customer support. This model mirrors Apple’s historical reliance on third-party partners like Belkin or Logitech, allowing the company to expand its ecosystem footprint without the heavy overhead of internal manufacturing. The upcoming lineup includes an LG-branded video doorbell, smart deadbolt, floodlight camera, and thermostat.

Regulatory filings submitted to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission confirm seven distinct products in development, including indoor and outdoor security cameras and a specialized temperature sensor. While LG has requested that technical drawings and detailed images remain confidential until early next year, the filings reveal that the smart deadbolt will feature ultra-wideband technology, enabling the door to unlock automatically as a resident approaches. Beyond these initial accessories, industry reports suggest Apple is also working on a privacy-focused home monitor and a robotic-arm-mounted display hub to anchor its smart home strategy. This expansion places Apple in direct rivalry with the Amazon Ring and Google Nest platforms, marking a significant push to secure the residential infrastructure market.