In recent months, there has been a lot of press about Apple's efforts to expand its footprint in customers' homes with products in development, such as wall-mounted smart home hubs. That strategy could also include smart doorbells, according to a new report from Bloomberg.
This doorbell uses Apple's FaceID technology to scan the face of the person approaching the door, connect wirelessly to the deadbolt lock, and automatically unlock it for the occupants of the home.
The doorbell is reportedly in the early stages of development and is not expected to be on the market until the end of 2025 at the earliest. It may work with third-party locks that are compatible with Apple's HomeKit. Alternatively, Apple could release it with specific lock manufacturers.
Bloomberg notes that while smart doorbells with FaceID will allow Apple to compete with products like Amazon Ring, they will also make the brand vulnerable to new risks, especially if the system becomes the source of a home break-in. Pointed out.