Leaked LG hardware reveals Apple’s strategy to take on Nest

Here’s our first look at LG’s deadbolt lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor, intended for Apple’s smart home ecosystem. Leaked LG hardware reveals Apple’s strategy to take on Nest. The LG Smart Deadbolt Lock could feature a rotating keypad, audio alarms, and auto-unlocking, while the thermostat could feature a circular Far Sight Display paired with room-temperature sensors.

This partnership could compete directly with Google Nest and Amazon by tightly integrating third-party hardware, such as locks, cameras, and doorbells, into Apple’s upcoming smart display ecosystem. Apple’s smart home push is kicking into high gear. Rumors indicate that Apple’s smart display could finally arrive as early as this month, and a recent leak shed light on an unexpected hardware collaboration: Apple and LG are co-developing smart home accessories.

Now, we have our first look at what that lineup actually entails. Leaker pdfu on X has shared assets and details showcasing three upcoming LG accessories for Apple’s smart home ecosystem: a smart deadbolt lock, a smart thermostat, and a standalone temperature sensor.

FCC filings reveal the designs of three upcoming LG smart home accessories that Apple reportedly helped develop, including a thermostat, a temperature sensor, and a deadbolt lock. Yesterday, Bloomberg reported that Apple is working with LG Electronics on accessories for its upcoming home hub and other home products, citing regulatory documents without sharing the filings.

Bloomberg reported yesterday that Apple has co-developed new smart home accessories that will launch under LG branding, and leaked images reveal what the smart lock, thermostat, and temperature sensor look like. Leaked images reveal Apple’s new Home smart lock, thermostat, more for LG.

FCC records found contain label-placement drawings, three-dimensional renderings, and technical reports, providing a first look at the products’ housings and additional details about their capabilities. The smart thermostat, model TMCTAW5W, has a round, puck-like body with a raised edge.

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The drawing shows its back, with a small socket near the center and two round bumps near the bottom. Its specifications list a 24-volt AC power supply.

The Matter logo and QR setup code sit in the middle of the back, with regulatory text printed in a circle around them. A separate drawing shows the wiring connections arranged in two curved rows, with one on each side.

LG’s logo appears in the printing instructions. The thermostat supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Thread.

A dedicated radio test report also confirms a built-in 60 GHz radar. This could enable presence or approach detection.

According to the leaker known as " pdfu," the thermostat offers a "Far Sight Display" setting, an option to display humidity, and controls for screen brightness and language. The leaker also lists temperature calibration and temperature offset settings, allowing users to adjust its temperature readings.

The temperature sensor, model TMST2A6W, is also round and runs on a 3-volt CR2477 coin battery. On its back, the product name, model number, and manufacturing information curve around the outer edge.

The middle contains the Matter setup code on the left, a battery warning symbol in the center, and an UL certification mark on the right. Its test report confirms Bluetooth Low Energy and Thread connectivity.