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,

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, like Face ID for iPhone.

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

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.

According to the latest reports, Apple is working on a smart doorbell and lock system with Face ID. The smart home doorbell might be equipped with Apple's rumored Wi-Fi chip, which is said to have Secure Enclave to protect user data. The device is still in the development stages and is likely to hit the market by the end of 2025.

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,