Apple is actively expanding its smart home ecosystem, and it is recently rumored that it will launch a smart doorbell equipped with Face ID technology to further enhance user home experience. This smart doorbell is expected to automatically unlock through facial recognition and is compatible with Apple HomeKit and some third-party door locks. The move is aimed at enhancing Apple's competitiveness in the smart home field and competing with products such as Amazon's Ring.
Recently, multiple media reported that Apple is working to expand its smart home ecosystem and deepen its connection with consumer homes through the launch of new products such as wall-mounted smart home centers. Apple's strategy may also include a smart doorbell based on FaceID technology.
This smart doorbell is expected to use FaceID technology to scan the face when a person approaches, and connect with the wireless door lock in the home to realize the automatic unlocking function, bringing users a more convenient entry and exit experience. It is reported that the product may be compatible with third-party door locks that support Apple HomeKit, or it may launch an integrated solution through cooperation with specific lock manufacturers.
However, the doorbell is still in the early development stage and will not be available until the end of 2025 at the earliest. In addition, industry insiders pointed out that although this smart doorbell with FaceID is expected to compete with similar products such as Amazon Ring, it may also cause privacy and security controversies. Once the system is exploited maliciously, it may pose a potential risk of burglary.
It remains to be seen whether Apple can make another breakthrough in the smart home market with this innovative product.
However, the privacy and security issues of the Face ID smart doorbell cannot be ignored. Apple needs to fully consider these factors in product design to ensure user data security and avoid potential risks. Whether it will ultimately succeed or not will still need time to test.