Apple is developing a smart doorbell and lock system that would use Face ID to unlock the door of known residents, Mark Gurman reports in the bulletin. The face-scan doorbell would connect to a smart deadbolt, which could include existing HomeKit-compatible third-party locks, according to Gurman. Or, Apple can “[team] with a specific lock manufacturer to offer a complete system from day one.
It will probably still be a while before we see the doorbell lock system hit the market, if we see it at all. Gurman reports that it is in the early stages of development and won’t be ready until at least the end of next year. The doorbell would help Apple compete with Amazon’s Ring and Google’s Nest, and it’s just one of several smart home products Apple is working on, according to Gurman. The company is also reportedly developing an inside-the-home security camera that would work with this is expected to debut as early as next year.
