Apple is reportedly working on a brand new product that brings its smartphone security technology to your homes to keep you safe. A report hints that the brand’s next big thing could be a smart doorbell, which unlocks your doors using the Face ID.

Apple’s Smart Doorbell with Face ID

The news arrives from Mark Gurman, who shared the information in his Power On Newsletter. The Cupertino based giant is reportedly planning on bringing the facial recognition technology from its mobile devices to its smart home lineup. This doorbell could apparently connect to a smart deadbolt. It may even include existing HomeKit compatible third party locks.

Apple might partner with a lock making brand as well for a more rounded experience, rather than building doorbells from scratch. Since this is the first time we are hearing about this Apple smart doorbell. So it is likely a while away from a wider release. Gurman claims that the smart doorbell with Face ID is still in the early stages of development. This means that the earliest we can expect this to be released around the end of next year.

With this new smart home product, the iPhone maker is likely planning on competing with Amazon’s Ring and Google’s Nest lineup. That’s not all, the smart doorbell isn’t alone. Apple seems to be developing a bunch of other smart home products. These could include the smart home hub gadget that the company is rumored to be working on. It is expected to be unveiled sometime next year and may arrive with other new products. This is all the information we have at the moment, so stick around for more updates.

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TP-LINK has launched a new smart doorbell, the TL-DB54H, on JD.com for a budget-friendly price of 189 yuan (approximately $31 USD). This doorbell packs a surprising amount of features into its compact design.

There are two infrared fill lights that offer a night vision distance of 5 meters

The TL-DB54H prioritizes security with a sharp 4-megapixel camera that captures crisp 2.5K resolution images. This ensures you get a clear view of visitors, even at night thanks to two powerful infrared fill lights offering a night vision distance of 5 meters. A PIR human infrared sensor wakes the doorbell when it detects activity, triggering features like instant phone notifications and automatic video recording. When not in use, the doorbell enters a low-power sleep mode to conserve battery life.

AI face recognition takes security a step further. By storing familiar faces on the app, the doorbell can distinguish between family and strangers, allowing you to customize alerts and responses. Two-way communication lets you chat with visitors remotely through the app, while a variety of customizable ringtones and pre-recorded quick replies offer added convenience. You can even share doorbell footage with others or store recordings locally on microSD cards (up to 256GB). Encrypted video storage ensures your privacy is always protected.

The TP-LINK TL-DB54H has a pretty user-friendly design. The curved-edge doorbell adheres easily to the wall using adhesive mounting, and the unit detaches for convenient charging. The included indoor chime utilizes a long-range 433MHz wireless frequency for reliable connectivity throughout the house.

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Xiaomi has launched a new smart doorbell camera, the Xiaomi Smart Maoyan 2. Available for purchase on e-commerce platforms like JD.com starting May 22nd at a price of 599 yuan (approximately $83 USD), the Maoyan 2 is packed with features to enhance your home security.

The Maoyan 2’s built-in 8000 mAh battery offers up to 300 days in long-life mode

The doorbell boasts a 3-megapixel high-definition camera with a resolution of 2048 x 1536 and HDR support. This ensures clear and detailed images, even in challenging lighting conditions. The 180-degree wide-angle lens minimizes blind spots outside your door, providing a comprehensive view of your entryway. For clear night vision without the red exposure common in many night vision cameras, the Maoyan 2 is equipped with 8 940nm infrared night vision lights and a high-sensitivity sensor.

When someone rings the doorbell, a clear view of the visitor is displayed on the doorbell’s built-in 5-inch 720p high-definition screen with a fully bonded tempered glass display. The doorbell also packs a long-lasting punch with its built-in 8000mAh battery, offering up to 300 days in long-life mode and 150 days in real-time viewing mode.

Security is further enhanced with built-in dual PIR human body infrared sensors that cover a wide 180-degree horizontal range. Whenever motion is detected, the camera automatically triggers recording. The three-level detection sensitivity can also be adjusted to suit your specific needs.

The Xiaomi Smart Maoyan 2 goes beyond just a doorbell with its smart connectivity features. It connects to the Xiaomi Mijia app, enabling you to initiate video calls with visitors and utilize voice-changing functions to disguise your voice during conversations. It also supports quick replies for common deliveries and even allows for custom voice message recordings.

Xiaomi has also integrated event casting and voice control into the Maoyan 2. The doorbell can cast events to connected Xiaomi speakers and TVs, enabling you to view visitors on larger screens in real-time. Additionally, it supports voice control through Xiao Ai for functions like turning on the camera or checking the battery level.

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Keeping the house safe and monitored is a primary requirement for most people nowadays. To make that happen, many brands have come up with a range of innovative smart video doorbells. One such device by Blurams was crowdfunded on Indiegogo. Available for $69, the Blurams- Always Ready AI-Fueled Smart Doorbell is designed to provide safety in an innovative way.

The smart doorbell from Blurams keeps an eye on every visitor at the doorstep with a simple button-press or when the PIR sensor detects them from a distance. With a 1080p camera and 6*940nm IR LEDs, this unit effectively captures the faces even in low-light settings. Couple that with a wide-angled 160° field view and motion detection technology, this Blurams smart video doorbell covers maximum space and provides precise face analysis and reaction for added safety. Moreover, this doorbell starts recording and sends real-time notifications when the visitors are identified. 

The Blurams smart video doorbell allows the user to record personalized messages and greetings for visitors, guests, and loved ones, acting as a personal doorman. One can choose from among 32 ringtone chimes to make the notifications louder and convenient. Furthermore, Blurams have added two-way audio that makes conversing with strangers convenient and safe.

To stay in sync with the current trends, one wishes to keep as many things automated as possible for convenience. To make that happen, Blurams allows the user to connect multiple devices to turn their house into a smart ecosystem with its AI-smart technology. The device can also be used to control light functions, run a robot vacuum, make a cup of coffee or play songs. One tap connection allows the user to monitor their home from anywhere in the world for monitoring and security. 

With over half a year of battery life, the Blurams smart video bell allows long-term monitoring and safety without any interruption. Additionally, the company provides 72 hours of free cloud storage service for life. The recorded data is stored in Amazon Cloud AWS for one to review from time-to-time. Blurams offers different time-lapse packages for loop recording that the user can choose from.

If interested, check out the Blurams Smart AI Doorbell on Indiegogo here.

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Xiaomi has been launching various new products for its ongoing Mi Festival. The company is primarily aiming at different IoT appliances in a smart home, which includes the latest Smart Door Bell 2 and Smart Door Bell Lite Edition.

Starting with the Xiaomi Smart Door Bell 2, the company has launched another home appliance that serves the purpose of security for houses. It is essentially a small door knob with a camera, intercom and ring button. This allows for users to talk in a two way audio system to enquire regarding who is at the door without opening the door itself. The camera of the Xiaomi Smart Door Bell 2 records at 1080p and can recognized humanoid figures thanks to AI assistance.

The device also supports the XiaoAI voice assistant and can be remotely accessed and operated. It has a 100 degree field of view and can sense people from up to 5 meters away. When paired with a smart display or a smartphone, this allows users to receive notifications when the door is rung, allowing a conversation without ever having to open the door. Thus, further helping in keeping users informed and safe.

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Alongside this, Xiaomi also launched the Smart Door Bell Lite Edition as well. As the name suggests, it is a cut down version of the Smart Door Bell 2 and is priced appropriately too. This version also features XiaoAI voice assistant and can even be operated remotely as well. However, its camera only captures in HD quality but are capable of infrared footage during night time. Its field of view is also 100 degrees but the range is only 3 meters.

The Xiaomi Smart Door Bell 2 is priced at 199 Yuan, which roughly translates to about 28 US Dollars. On the other hand, the Smart Door Bell Lite Edition carries a price tag of half of the former, coming in at only 99 Yuan (or about 14 US Dollars). Notably, both devices look nearly identical and are currently available for pre order on Xiaomi’s official website in China.

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Nowadays every single device has its smart edition and of course, doorbells couldn’t be left out. There are already many remarkable smart doorbells out there like Nest Hello and Ring 2 but there’s plenty of room for more. WUUK Labs is making their effort in the field with the WUUK Smart Doorbell crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo and as they claim, it is the world’s most advanced smart doorbell.

The device got full funding in just 20 minutes and it’s still going up with 16 days left until the end of the campaign. Judging from the features, it is the world’s most advanced smart doorbell when compared with renowned models of the market. Also, it is much more affordable than these models, almost 4 times cheaper!

One more advantage of the WUUK is its easy and fast setup as any homeowner can install WUUK easily, using mounting screws or double-sided tape. The doorbell can be wired in for power or simply run off the internal battery for up to 8 months. Of course, it is wireless for absolute freedom.

The WUUK can also act as a surveillance camera as it detects motion when someone is at your door and sends you notification immediately with a 0.35s quick wake-up speed. You can open the camera to say hello, send a pre-recorded response or simply monitor the situation. This way, you always know what’s going on outside your door. You can see all the details and the Early Bird offers on the campaign page.

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