Apple is reportedly working on a smart doorbell system that could unlock your door with Face ID

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 information sheet. According to Gurman, the face scanning doorbell would connect to a smart deadbolt, which could include third-party locks compatible with HomeKit. Or, Apple can “(team up) with a specific lock manufacturer to offer a complete system from day one.”

However, it will likely still be a while before we see the doorbell lock system hit the market, if at all. Gurman reports that it is in the early stages of development and would not be ready until at least the end of next year. The doorbell would help Apple compete with Amazon’s Ring and Google Nest, and is just one of several smart home products Apple is working on, according to Gurman. The company is also reportedly developing an indoor home security camera, which would work and is expected to debut next year.