Apple is developing a smart doorbell and lock system that will use Face ID to open the door to known residents, reports Mark Gurman in Apple Magazine. newsletter. The face-scanning doorbell will connect to a smart deadbolt, which could incorporate existing third-party HomeKit-compatible locks, Gurman said. Or Apple could “(team up) with a specific lock manufacturer to offer a complete system on day one.”
It will likely be some time before we see a door lock system hit the market, if we see it at all. Gurman reports that it is in the early stages of development and will not be ready until at least the end of next year. According to Gurman, the doorbell will help Apple compete with companies like Amazon Ring and Google Nest, and is just one of several smart home products Apple is working on. The company is also reportedly developing a home security camera that will work with It is expected to debut as early as next year.