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Apple and LG prepare smart home products to challenge Amazon and Google
Apple and South Korea’s LG Electronics are preparing a range of smart home products, according to details reported ahead of an October 13 event.
The planned devices include a video doorbell, smart lock, thermostat, temperature sensor and security cameras.
They are expected to be sold under LG’s name, with LG handling production and technical support and Apple contributing design and engineering.
Apple is also expected to introduce a home control hub with a roughly six-inch square screen to manage connected devices.
The company has struggled to match the breadth of Amazon’s Alexa and Ring products and Google’s Nest range, despite launching its HomeKit platform in 2014.
The partnership could expand Apple’s selection of home devices and bring its services to more parts of the home.
The companies have not publicly confirmed all the details, and LG-branded products may not go on sale for several months.
The October 13 event is expected to bring more information about the hub, the partnership and the products’ timing; availability in Turkey is unclear.
Apple and LG Electronics are preparing a range of smart home products that could put Apple in more direct competition with Amazon and Google.
The reported products include a video doorbell, smart door lock, thermostat, temperature sensor and security cameras.
The devices are expected to be sold under the LG brand, with LG handling production and technical support and Apple contributing design and engineering.
Apple is also expected to introduce a smart home hub with an approximately 6-inch square screen at an event on October 13.
The companies have not officially disclosed all details of their reported partnership, and the products’ sales schedule remains unclear.
- Who
- Apple and South Korean company LG Electronics.
- What
- They are reportedly preparing smart home products, including security and temperature-control devices, to expand Apple’s smart home ecosystem.
- When
- Apple is expected to introduce a smart home hub on October 13; no launch date for the LG-branded accessories is stated.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Apple aims to expand its smart home device range and compete more directly with Amazon and Google.
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No direct quotes in the coverage so far.
Apple introduced its HomeKit platform.
Apple launched its first HomePod.
John Ternus took over as Apple CEO from Tim Cook.
Apple is expected to hold an event and introduce a smart home hub.
- Reported product range
- Video doorbell, smart door lock, thermostat, temperature sensor and security cameras
- Product branding
- The devices are expected to be sold under the LG brand
- Expected hub screen
- Approximately 6-inch square display
- Apple event
- 13 October
- Apple CEO
- John Ternus took over on 1 September 2026
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