Apple is said to be developing a new device that aims to extend its smartphone security features into homes for enhanced safety. According to reports, the company’s upcoming innovation may be a smart doorbell that uses Face ID to unlock doors.
Details on Apple's Smart Doorbell
Mark Gurman revealed these details in his Power On Newsletter. The tech giant from Cupertino is reportedly looking to incorporate its facial recognition technology from phones into its smart home products. The doorbell is expected to connect to smart deadbolts and might even work with current HomeKit-compatible third-party locks.
Possible Collaborations
It's possible that Apple will team up with a lock manufacturer to create a more complete product instead of designing the doorbell entirely in-house. Since this is the first mention of the Apple smart doorbell, it’s probably still a long way from being released to the public. Gurman notes that the development of the smart doorbell featuring Face ID is in its early phases, suggesting that we might see it by the end of next year at the earliest.
Competition in the Smart Home Market
With this new device, Apple seems poised to enter the competition against Amazon's Ring and Google's Nest products. Plus, the smart doorbell won't be the only new product in the pipeline. Apple appears to be working on several additional smart home devices, including a smart home hub, which is expected to be announced sometime next year along with other new gadgets. This is all the information available right now, so stay tuned for more details as they come out.
