Apple partners with LG on new smart home hardware line

Apple is collaborating with LG on a suite of smart home devices to accompany an upcoming display hub.

FTMQ Startups, written by our newsroom7 October 2026 at 01:010 views

Apple is developing a new line of smart home devices in partnership with LG, according to TechCrunch, which cited a report by Bloomberg. The upcoming lineup includes a smart lock, a thermostat, and a smart doorbell. [1]

The new LG-partnered devices are designed to integrate directly with an upcoming Apple smart home hub, TechCrunch reported. That hub is expected to launch on October 13 and will feature a 6-inch square display that can be mounted on a wall or placed on a countertop. [1]

The collaboration between Apple and LG also extends to security hardware, TechCrunch reported. The two companies are working on indoor and outdoor security cameras, alongside a floodlight device, which could be announced as early as next week. [1]

Existing Apple TV devices already serve as home hubs for the Apple Home platform, running on tvOS, an operating system derived from iOS. [2]

Apple is working with LG to develop a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell.
The devices will integrate with a new Apple smart home hub featuring a 6-inch display.
The upcoming smart home hub is reported to launch on October 13.
Apple and LG are also collaborating on indoor and outdoor security cameras.

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[1]Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbellTechCrunch, 2h ago (the report this story comes from)

Background

[2]Apple TV (device) on Wikipedia

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