On this week's episode of the Smart Home Insider podcast, we dive deep into Apple's "Welcome Home" experience and its rumored partnership with LG.

Guest host this week is once again Dan Turk, Vice President, Tech & Innovation at Max Borges Agency. Working closely with several smart home companies, he always has unique insight into the industry.

The big news to kick off the episode is Apple's late-week confirmation of a "Welcome Home" experience, with selected press in attendance in New York City. The experience, starting on Tuesday, will likely see the introduction of a new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini, and smart display.

We round up the rumors, but don't wait to listen, because we'll have far more details on the next episode.

Outside of Apple, Ring announced a new smart lock with an innovative backup power solution.

The bulk of the episode was a deep look into Apple's rumored partnership with LG, among others. It seems to be working with second-party companies to manufacture a series of accessories with unique abilities.

We take a look at unearthed FCC filings, schematics, and manuals. Thanks to code sleuths, we also have animated videos and text strings that reveal even more.

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