Apple Is Developing a Doorbell That Unlocks With Your Face, Report Says
Move over, Ring: Apple is reportedly working on a smart doorbell — one that can unlock the door for the family member it recognizes.
Apple’s doorbell will feature advanced facial recognition technology and can be wirelessly connected to the door lock, Bloomberg reports Report. The doorbell unlocks the door for the person it recognizes, functioning similarly to facial recognition iPhone. The product is not expected to launch until the end of 2025 at the earliest.
The report is in line with Apple’s broader vision to deepen its footprint in the smart home market, where the company has historically lagged behind rivals such as Google and Amazon.
The company did not respond to a request for comment.
Although there are already smart lock Use facial recognition In the market, Apple may have a competitive advantage in this area due to its strong commitment to user privacy, which may make consumers feel more comfortable adopting Apple services and devices in and around their homes.
Apple is also developing a home security camera Bloomberg added that rival products such as Google’s Nest and Amazon’s Ring. The camera is expected to be integrated with Apple Rumored smart home hubdesigned to control connected devices around the home.
The report said that entering the security camera market may also promote the adoption of iCloud subscriptions, in which video footage from these devices will be stored.
