The collaboration marks a departure from Apple's typical design strategy and returns LG to the smart home hardware market after more than 10 years. News of the partnership triggered a selloff in rival stocks on Oct. 7, with Arlo Technologies falling 8.7%, Resideo dropping 7.4% and Allegion sliding 5.6%. While the LG-branded products are several months from release, Apple is developing its own privacy-centric home camera and sensor for launch next year.
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Apple Sets Oct 13 Event for Smart Home Hardware Debut
Tech13 days ago
The company's upcoming New York launch event in the Tribeca neighborhood will introduce a suite of residential gear co-developed with LG to compete with Amazon and Google. Scheduled for Oct. 13 at 9:00 a.m. ET, the "Welcome Home" event is expected to unveil a smart doorbell, deadbolt lock, and thermostat, alongside indoor, outdoor, and floodlight cameras. These accessories will center around a new smart home hub, an updated HomePod mini and a new Apple TV integrated with Siri AI.
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