In BriefPosted:8:44 AM PST December 22, 2024Image Credits:RingApple might be working on a smart doorbellTheres been a lot of reporting in recent months around Apples efforts to expand its footprint in customers homes with in-development products like a wall-mounted smart home hub. According to a new report in Bloomberg, that strategy could also include a smart doorbell.This doorbell would use Apples FaceID technology to scan peoples faces as they approach the door, then connect wirelessly to a deadbolt lock and automatically unlock for residents of the home.The doorbell is reportedly in the early stages of development and wouldnt come to market before the end of 2025 at the earliest. It might work with third-party locks that are compatible with Apples HomeKit, or Apple might launch with a specific lock maker.Bloomberg notes that while a smart doorbell with FaceID would allow Apple to compete with products like Amazon Ring, it would also make the brand vulnerable to new risks, particularly if the system was blamed for home break-ins.Topics