Apple and LG have reportedly built a line of LG smart home accessories together: a deadbolt lock, a thermostat, a doorbell and security cameras. They would carry the LG name, not Apple’s, and Apple has not confirmed any of it.
The story comes from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, who wrote on October 6 that the gear is meant to work with the smart home hub Apple is expected to show on October 13.
Here are the facts worth knowing before the event:
- Reported by Bloomberg on October 6, 2026; neither Apple nor LG has confirmed it.
- Sold under the LG brand, with LG handling manufacturing and support.
- No prices announced for any of the accessories.
- Not expected in stores for “at least a few more months.”
Treat the lineup as a strong report, not a product announcement.
What the LG smart home accessories lineup looks like
LG filed paperwork with the US FCC and the certification company UL Solutions. The filings list seven products and, according to Macworld, don’t mention Apple at all.
LG also asked that photos and detailed specs stay confidential until early 2027. That’s a useful clue about how far off some of these products are.
The table below puts the reported lineup in one place.
| Product | What has been reported |
|---|---|
| Smart Thermostat | Settings for display brightness, humidity readout and language |
| Temperature Sensor | Reads temperature and humidity; magnetic back plus an adhesive plate |
| Smart Deadbolt Lock | Rotating keypad, light ring, door-left alarm, possible ultra-wideband auto-unlock |
| Video Doorbell (wired) | Named in Bloomberg’s report; no feature details yet |
| Floodlight, outdoor and indoor cameras | Three security cameras named in the filings; specs held back |
Gurman links the filings to Apple. The filings themselves don’t, so that connection rests on his sources.
How the smart lock and thermostat could work
Leaked images of the lock, thermostat and sensor appeared on social media, and Northeast Times relayed the 9to5Mac report on them. The source is an unnamed leaker, so take the details as unverified.
The lock is the most interesting piece. It reportedly has a keypad that rotates to open, a lit touch ring, an adjustable lock sound and an alarm if the door is left open.
Bloomberg says it also includes ultra-wideband. That is the same short-range radio tech behind AirTag precision finding, and it could let the door unlock as you walk up with your phone.
Many of the devices reportedly support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread and Matter. Matter is the cross-brand smart home standard, so in theory they shouldn’t lock you into one ecosystem.
Why LG would sell it instead of Apple
Gurman calls it a “second-party” arrangement. Apple shapes the design, features and engineering, while LG builds the hardware and handles support.
That lets Apple fill out a smart home line without running a factory for every doorbell and thermostat. It also keeps the risky, hardware-heavy products off Apple’s own balance sheet.
The same report says Apple is working on its own accessories too, including a home-monitoring device and a hub with a screen on a robotic arm. Those are separate and still in development.
What this means for HomeKit
Gurman describes the whole effort as a reboot of HomeKit, Apple’s smart home platform. It has gained little traction next to Amazon and Google.
Partner hardware could change that. A lock and thermostat that work smoothly with an iPhone give people a reason to pick Apple’s hub over a cheaper speaker.
Siri is the other piece. The hub is reported to put Siri’s AI at the core, and voice control of a lock or thermostat only helps if it works every time. That is the part to judge once the hub ships.
When you could actually buy them
Apple’s own devices come first. The reported October 13 lineup is a smart home hub, an updated HomePod mini and a new Apple TV, which we covered in our look at Apple’s smart home hub release date and the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K rumors.
The LG gear lags behind. Development reportedly ran slower, so a few months is the floor, and LG’s confidentiality request points to early 2027.
If you’re planning a smart home upgrade this fall, there’s no reason to hold off for these. Nothing is priced, and nothing is on sale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Apple making LG smart home accessories?
Bloomberg reports that Apple co-developed them and LG will sell them under its own name. Neither company has confirmed it, and spokespeople declined to comment.
Will the LG smart lock work with iPhone?
It’s expected to work with Apple’s new hub and ecosystem, but Macworld notes HomeKit support isn’t explicitly confirmed. Matter support, if it ships, should help compatibility.
How much will the LG accessories cost?
No prices have been announced by Apple or LG, and none of the reports include a figure.
When will the LG smart home accessories be released?
Not before “at least a few more months,” according to Bloomberg. LG has asked that detailed specs stay private until early 2027.
Should you wait for these?
No, but watch October 13 closely. If Apple spends time on a rebooted HomeKit and names partners, the LG gear becomes a real option for next spring. Until prices and a date show up, buy what you need now and pick products that support Matter so they can join any hub later.
Leave a Reply