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Security Grade
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LG Smart Deadbolt Lock (Apple Home Collection)
Release Date: 2026-10-13 • Status: In sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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The lock provides tamper detection alerts and is built to ANSI/BHMA Grade 2 standards with metal structural components and IP55 rating .
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| Known vulnerabilities
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None
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🔗 Proof
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No public CVE exists as of 2026-10-23. The device received Matter certification on 2026-10-15 (Firmware 1.1.00) .
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| Prior attacks
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None
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🔗 Proof
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No public attack incidents or proof-of-concept exploits are recorded .
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| Updatability
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Very common
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🔗 Proof
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As a Matter-certified device with firmware version 1.1.00, OTA updates are expected through the smart home ecosystem .
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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2. System Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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| Category Score
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Score: 1 / 3
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3. User Authentication
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Full
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🔗 Proof
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| Authentication
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Secure
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🔗 Proof
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| Brute-force protection
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Basic
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🔗 Proof
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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🔗 Proof
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup
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🔗 Proof
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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Technical Specifications
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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Proprietary firmware (Matter-over-Thread) (Companion App: Apple Home)
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: • GPU:
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: • Storage:
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: • Power: • Charging:
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| Display & Camera
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Display: • Camera:
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: • Connectivity: Ultra Wideband (UWB), Thread, Matter
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: • Mass:
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Here is a paragraph for the **Free text** section:
The LG Smart Deadbolt Lock (Apple Home Collection) is a newly released (October 2026) Matter-certified smart lock developed in collaboration with Apple. Its primary security strengths lie in its secure authentication mechanisms, particularly Ultra-Wideband (UWB) hands-free unlocking and NFC, alongside standard PIN and physical key options. Because it operates natively within the Apple Home ecosystem, user account management and access scheduling are handled securely via Apple's infrastructure. The device features tamper detection and activity logging, ensuring users are notified of physical interference or access events. However, because it is a very recent release, there are currently no public CVEs or documented attack vectors. Additionally, detailed technical documentation regarding its specific encryption implementations for local storage and the exact rate-limiting policies for PIN entry (brute-force protection) is not yet publicly available, requiring conservative assessments in these areas based on its Matter certification.
