There’s been a lot of reporting in recent months around Apple’s efforts to expand its footprint in customers’ homes with in-development products like a

Apple is reportedly working on a smart doorbell -- one that unlocks for household members it recognizes. Apple's doorbell would have advanced facial recognition technology that wirelessly connects to a deadbolt lock,

The average non-techy person has no idea about HomeKit security standards, but they do trust Apple. So if Apple starts selling smart home hardware – especially the scarier stuff, like cameras and locks – then way more people are going to be happy buying it.

Apple is in the early stages of developing a smart home doorbell and lock system with Face ID, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. In

Apple's push for smart home devices might include a smart doorbell. According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is working on a doorbell with facial recognition technology that would wirelessly connect to a deadbolt lock and unlock the door for its residents,

Apple is reportedly developing a smart doorbell with Face ID and a strong focus on privacy, aiming to compete with Amazon's Ring by leveraging its HomeKit ecosystem and secure iCloud storage.

The new smart doorbell could work with existing third-party HomeKit smart locks, allowing seamless integration for users already within Apple's ecosystem. Alternatively, Apple may partner with a smart lock manufacturer to offer a complete system at launch.

Apple may be looking to expand its presence in the smart home market with a new Face ID-powered doorbell and lock system, according to Mark Gurman in his Power On newsletter. The rumored device would use facial recognition to unlock doors for recognized individuals,