Apple is working on a new ecosystem of smart home devices through a partnership with LG, Bloomberg reported.
The new devices — which include a smart lock, a thermostat and a doorbell — are designed to integrate with the company’s Smart Home Hub, another upcoming product that will launch on October 13. That hub is expected to include a 6-inch square display that can be placed on a countertop or mounted on a wall.
The two companies are also working on a slate of security cameras, including indoor and outdoor models, was also a floodlight. The LG devices are expected to be announced, if not formally released, even next week. TechCrunch contacted Apple for more information.
Interestingly, the devices will carry the LG brand – despite being developed by both companies.
The new products could be aptly read as a swipe at Amazon’s smart home offerings, which currently include a variety of similar products, including its Ring home security cameras.
Apple has been trying to push into new territory with its recent hardware releases. One of those new territories is an expanded smart home presence.