Apple is reportedly developing a smart doorbell with Face ID capabilities, according to Mark Gurman.
In a recent newsletter, Gurman revealed that the smart doorbell is designed to integrate with third-party deadbolts, allowing doors to unlock automatically when a user’s identity is verified through facial recognition. This advanced feature mirrors how Face ID grants access to an iPhone, but in this case, it would seamlessly unlock a home.
There’s also another home device in the works that hasn’t been reported before: a smart doorbell with advanced facial recognition that wirelessly connects to a deadbolt lock. The idea is that the doorbell could automatically unlock the door for a home’s residents by scanning their face — just like Face ID lets them into their iPhone. It’s likely that the doorbell system will work with the many third-party locks already on the market that support Apple’s HomeKit protocol. It’s also possible that the company teams up with a specific lock maker to offer a complete system on day one.
The doorbell will likely incorporate Apple’s upcoming Proxima wireless chip and secure enclave technology for added security. It is also rumoured to work in tandem with a new smart home hub and security camera currently in development.
