BlockBeats news, October 7 - According to foreign media citing informed sources, Apple (AAPL.O) plans to launch smart home devices such as smart doorbells and thermostats, and is collaborating with LG Electronics to develop related accessories. These products will be integrated into a smart home ecosystem consisting of an upgraded Apple HomePod mini and a new Apple TV set-top box.Apple is expected to release these new products on October 13. The products developed in collaboration with South Korea's LG will also include smart door locks and security cameras. Although the two companies have jointly developed these accessories, the products will carry the LG brand. LG will be responsible for production and product support.Through this kind of cooperative arrangement with so-called "second-party suppliers," Apple is able to rapidly expand its ecosystem without bearing all the costs and complexities associated with producing and supporting various accessories.