Apple and LG to launch smart home devices including doorbell, lock, and thermostat on October 13

Apple and LG have co-developed a range of smart home devices, including a doorbell, lock, thermostat, and security cameras, set to be introduced on October 13. The products will work with Apple's new smart home hub and upgraded HomePod mini. This collaboration marks Apple's reboot of its HomeKit platform, which has struggled against Amazon and Google. For LG, it represents an expansion into smart home products, including its first indoor camera in nearly a decade. The devices support Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread, and Matter protocols, with the door lock featuring ultra-wideband for auto-unlocking.