Apple said to be working on Ring-like doorbell camera and smart cameras

Syndication August 13, 2025

Apple said to be working on Ring-like doorbell camera and smart cameras

Apple is reportedly gearing up for a major push into the smart home market, potentially adding a Ring-like doorbell paired with a smart lock and a smart camera system to a larger suite of connected devices.

Two smart home devices with cameras and circular lights, one wall-mounted and the other on a surface, set in a modern kitchen environment with a fruit bowl.

Apple is testing a line of smart cameras | Image generated by ChatGPT

A new smart camera, codenamed J450, is currently being tested by Apple. Suppsedly, said camera would be a direct competitor to current devices on the market like those made by Eufy, Vivint, and SimpliSafe.

Multiple cameras are meant to be placed around the house, similar to HomePod mini, and could help automate other HomeKit-compatible gear. It reportedly features facial recognition and infrared sensors to detect who’s in a room.

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