https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leak-details-iphone-features-for-apple-s-lg-home-accessoriesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leak-details-iphone-features-for-apple-s-lg-home-accessorieshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/leak-details-iphone-features-for-apple-s-lg-home-accessories#u124457Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:36:48 +0000Smart home accessories developed jointly by Apple and LG will feature iPhone proximity controls and NFC capabilities that allow users to begin setup before the devices have power. Findings shared by the leaker known as pdfu and uncovered in iOS code detail these capabilities for upcoming second-party HomeKit products, which include smart locks, doorbells, cameras, and thermostats. The proximity control feature utilizes NFC to prompt control hints on a nearby iPhone device. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman and other industry reports have outlined Apple's broader smart home ecosystem plans su