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.

According to Bloomberg, Apple’s doorbell will use advanced facial recognition technology to wirelessly connect to the door lock Report. The doorbell unlocks the door for the person it recognizes, functioning similarly to facial recognition iPhone. The product is not expected to be launched 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.

have already Smart lock Use facial recognition But Apple may have a competitive advantage in this area thanks to its strong commitment to user privacy, which could make consumers feel more comfortable adopting Apple services and devices in and around their homes.

Apple is also developing a home security cameras Bloomberg added that rival products such as Google’s Nest and Amazon’s Ring. The camera is expected to be integrated with Apple The rumored smart home centerdesigned 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.