
Apple is developing a smart doorbell and lock system that will use Face ID to open the door for known residents, Mark Gurman reports on newsletter. The face-scanning doorbell will connect to a smart deadbolt, which can include existing HomeKit-compatible third-party locks, according to Gurman. Or, Apple could “(team) with a specific lock maker to offer a complete system one day.”
It will likely be a while before we see the doorbell-lock system hit the market, though, if we ever do. Gurman reports that it is in the early stages of development and won’t be ready until the end of next year. The doorbell will help Apple compete with the likes of Amazon’s Ring and Google Nest, and it’s just one of many home products Apple is working on, according to Gurman. The company is also reportedly making a security camera for indoors, which is available which is expected to make its debut next year.