A door lock with a video camera could set the iPhone maker up to compete with Google's Nest and Amazon's Ring.

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,

Apple is developing a smart doorbell and lock system that would use Face ID to unlock the door for known residents, Mark Gurman reports in the Power On newsletter. The face-scanning doorbell would connect to a smart deadbolt,