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Apple Reportedly Taps LG for Broader Smart Home Lineup

Apple reportedly tapped LG for a broad smart home lineup, including a doorbell, lock, thermostat, and cameras.

AI News Feed · 2026-10-07 16:50

The reported lineup is part of a wider Apple smart home reboot. Apple has long relied on other manufacturers to fill most of the gaps around HomeKit, leaving Google and Amazon with much broader hardware lineups. Apple’s new smart home hub is expected on October 13, but the LG-made accessories are reportedly still at least a few months away.

The LG-made devices would not carry an Apple logo. LG will handle manufacturing and customer support, according to the report. Apple’s role has been to help shape how the devices look and work, including their design, features, and engineering. The collection described by Bloomberg includes a video doorbell, a smart deadbolt, a thermostat, a temperature sensor, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera.

The report outlines hardware that extends beyond the smart home hub Apple is preparing to unveil. For years, HomeKit users have depended on third-party accessories for doorbells, locks, cameras, and climate controls. The reported LG partnership would give Apple a broader roster of devices tied to its smart home platform, even though the products would be sold under LG’s brand.

Android Authority reported the partnership on October 7, 2026, and said the accessory lineup remains months from release. The hub’s expected October 13 debut would come first, with the LG-branded devices following later.

Editor's Summary Apple has reportedly turned to LG to build a wider smart home hardware lineup, including a video doorbell, smart lock, thermostat, cameras, and a floodlight camera, all under LG branding. The move would expand Apple’s smart home reach beyond its expected hub, which is due on October 13, while the LG-made accessories are reportedly months away. LG would handle manufacturing and customer support, with Apple helping shape design and engineering.