LG makes doorbell, lock and cameras for Apple’s Home Hub

Apple is working with LG Electronics on smart home accessories that will integrate with the upcoming Home Hub and other Apple home products, reports Bloomberg.

LG makes a wired video doorbell, thermostat, smart deadbolt lock, temperature sensor, indoor security camera, outdoor security camera and floodlight camera, according to documents LG submitted to the Federal Communications Commission and UL Solutions. Apple is not mentioned in the filings and LG has asked the FCC to keep the details confidential. The devices will, however, be built and branded by LG. Bloomberg says Apple helped develop them.

This agreement with so-called third-party suppliers gives Apple a way to quickly expand its ecosystem without taking on the full cost and complexity of producing and supporting a wide range of accessories. Apple can also help shape product designs, tailor their features and oversee engineering while keeping the work largely secret.

While Apple is expected to introduce the Home Hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and a new HomePod mini on October 13, LG accessories won’t be ready to launch for a few months.

Several LG devices support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread and Matter, with the lock also offering UWB support for nearby auto unlock.

Apple has frequently worked with LG. It uses LG Display components in its devices, and when Apple wasn’t selling Apple-branded displays, it partnered with LG for UltraFine 4K and 5K monitors designed for Macs. LG is not known for its smart home accessories, but it purchased a majority stake in smart home platform Homey in 2024. LG may be aiming to compete with Samsung SmartThings, Amazon Ring, Google Nest and other smart home brands.