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,

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 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.

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.

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,