Apple’s Smart Doorbell: Unlock Your Door with Face ID
Have you ever left home only to realize you forgot your keys? While this scenario often leads to frustration, Apple’s upcoming innovation might eliminate such worries.
Apple is reportedly working on a smart doorbell camera that uses Face ID to unlock your door, as revealed by Mark Gurman in his weekly Bloomberg newsletter. Scheduled for release in the second half of 2025, this device has the potential to revolutionize home security.
How Apple’s Smart Doorbell Works
The smart doorbell will function similarly to Face ID on the iPhone, automatically unlocking the door by recognizing the faces of you or your family members. To ensure privacy and security, the doorbell will feature Apple’s Secure Enclave chip, which processes biometric data separately from the main hardware.
Apple may also collaborate with a third-party HomeKit Smart Lock to provide users with flexible integration options. Alternatively, the company might launch its own smart lock alongside the doorbell. The device will use Apple’s Proxima chip and hybrid Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technology, similar to those used in next-generation HomePod Mini and Apple TV devices.
Part of Apple’s Smart Home Ecosystem
This project is part of Apple’s broader ‘Apple Intelligence’ initiative to expand its smart home ecosystem. Alongside the smart doorbell, Apple is working on:
- A new smart home hub with a six-inch display for device control, FaceTime calls, and video playback.
- A security camera designed to complement the hub with advanced privacy features.
Competition with Amazon’s Ring
Apple’s Face ID-enabled smart doorbell will compete directly with Amazon’s Ring, a popular smart home device. While the innovative technology raises questions about potential risks—such as malfunctioning cameras allowing unauthorized access—Apple’s strong track record in privacy protection gives users confidence in its reliability.
What to Expect
With its seamless integration into the Apple ecosystem and a focus on user privacy, this smart doorbell could be a game-changer for home security. It will be interesting to see how Apple addresses security concerns and differentiates its product from competitors like Ring.
The Apple Smart Doorbell is expected to debut in late 2025, bringing cutting-edge technology to modern homes.
