According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his “Power On” newsletter, Apple is developing an innovative smart doorbell with a built-in camera that would use Face ID technology for facial recognition and automatic door unlocking. The launch of this device is expected, in the best case scenario, by the end of 2025. The operation of the unlocking system would be similar to that of iPhones: the door would open automatically upon recognition of the owner’s face or another resident. To ensure maximum security, the camera would be equipped with Apple’s Secure Enclave chip, which stores and processes Face ID information separately from the rest of the hardware, just as happens in other Apple devices that support facial recognition.
Gurman speculates that the device will be compatible with third-party HomeKit smart locks already on the market and does not rule out the possibility of Apple partnering with a smart lock company to offer a complete system from launch day. Furthermore, the camera is expected to integrate Apple’s “Proxima” chip, which combines Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, already at the center of rumors regarding the new HomePod Mini and Apple TV models expected next year. The smart doorbell fits into a broader context of Apple’s renewed interest in home automation, with particular attention to integration with Apple Intelligence. Other things in development include rumors of a new smart home camera, a possible Apple-branded TV, and new smart displays, including an iPad-like device that attaches magnetically to wall mounts or docks. speakers and another display mounted on a robotic arm attached to a larger base.
