Apple is reportedly working on a smart doorbell system that can unlock your door using Face ID

Apple is developing a smart doorbell and lock system that uses Face ID to open the door for known residents, Mark Gurman said in a report. Newsletter. The face-scanning doorbell will be connected to a smart lock, which could include HomeKit-compatible third-party locks, according to Gorman. Or Apple may partner with a specific lock maker to offer a complete system on day one.

It will likely be a while before we see a doorbell locking system hit the market, if we see it at all. Gorman reports that it is in the early stages of development and will not be ready until at least the end of next year. The doorbell would help Apple compete with the likes of Amazon’s Ring and Google Nest, and is just one of many smart home products Apple is working on, according to Gorman. The company is also reportedly working on developing an in-home security camera, which it will work with It is expected to premiere next year.