Apple partners with LG on smart home devices and new display hub
Apple is collaborating with LG to launch a lineup of smart home devices alongside a dedicated display hub.
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Apple is developing a new line of smart home devices in partnership with LG, TechCrunch reported, citing information from Bloomberg. The forthcoming product lineup includes a smart lock, a thermostat, and a smart doorbell. [1]
The new LG hardware will integrate with an upcoming smart home hub from Apple, according to TechCrunch. That hub is expected to feature a six inch square display that users can mount on a wall or place on a countertop. [1]
TechCrunch reported that the companies are additionally working on indoor and outdoor security cameras, alongside a floodlight model. Apple TV digital media players can also function as a home hub for the Apple Home platform. [1][2]
The Apple display hub is scheduled to launch on October 13, TechCrunch reported. The accompanying LG smart devices are expected to be announced during the same week. [1]
In short
- Apple is collaborating with LG to create a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell.
- Apple is expected to release a smart home display hub featuring a six inch square screen on October 13.
- The partnership with LG includes indoor and outdoor security cameras as well as a floodlight.
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- [1]Apple is reportedly partnering with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbellTechCrunch, 3h ago (the report this story comes from)
Background
- [2]Apple TV (device) on Wikipedia
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