AAPL ▲ +0.3% - Apple Inc. $AAPL Apple is expanding deeper into the smart home with a doorbell, smart lock, thermostat and other accessories codeveloped with LG Electronics, creating a broader ecosystem around its upcoming home hub. * LG partnership: Apple is working with LG on multiple home accessories, including a doorbell, lock and thermostat, an unusually broad hardware partnership for Apple. * Ecosystem: The accessories are designed to work with Apple’s new smart home hub alongside an updated HomePod mini and Apple TV, giving Apple a more complete platform for home control, security and automation. * Launch: Apple’s home hub, new HomePod mini and updated Apple TV are expected to be unveiled October 13. * Longer-term roadmap: Apple is also reportedly developing additional home products, including a privacy-focused monitoring device, a robotic-arm version of its home hub and an in-home security monitoring service. 06-OCT-2026 05:38 PM ET