Recent insights from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman indicate that Apple is planning to enter the smart home market with a groundbreaking product. Expected to launch in late 2025, Apple's first smart doorbell will feature advanced Face ID technology, allowing seamless unlocking based on facial recognition.
Concept image of Apple's upcoming smart doorbell
According to the report, this innovative doorbell will utilize Apple's proprietary Proxima wireless networking chip, ensuring that Face ID scans are processed locally on the device for enhanced privacy and speed. Furthermore, users will be able to back up their doorbell footage to iCloud, potentially increasing Apple's subscription revenue streams.
There is currently speculation about whether Apple will release a compatible smart lock or collaborate with existing HomeKit-compatible smart lock manufacturers. Additionally, the doorbell is expected to embrace the Thread smart home standard amid its ongoing development.
Comparative smart doorbell offerings from Amazon and Google
In tandem with the smart doorbell, Apple is rumored to be working on a smart home hub device that is similar to Google's Nest Hub and Amazon's Echo Hub. This smart hub is expected to feature a 6-inch touchscreen and a new Apple operating system that focuses on smart home control, integration with Apple Intelligence, and even FaceTime capabilities. There are also whispers of updated versions of the Apple TV and HomePod Mini arriving next year.
