( CNN ) -- Apple is planning to introduce a smart home concept at its upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference , according to a report . The Financial Times says the company is planning to showcase a system that lets users control their lights , appliances and security systems with their iPhones when the conference kicks off June 2 . The rumored introduction comes after Google purchased Nest Labs , a smart thermostat started by former Apple execs Tony Fadell and Matt Rogers , for $ 2.8 billion in January . SEE ALSO : Why Google Just Paid $ 3 Billion for a Thermostat Company . A `` select number '' of device makers will be certified to offer products that work with Apple 's upcoming system , according to the report , which did n't name any of the manufacturers . Apple could not be reached for comment . The company signaled its interest in the category in a June 2012 patent filling for a technology that connects lighting systems , security systems , garage-door openers , music controllers , climate controllers or kitchen appliances with mobile devices . The Internet of Things , as the class of smart appliances that interact with mobile devices and desktops is known , will account for 9 billion products by 2018 , according to Business Insider . © 2013 MASHABLE.com . All rights reserved .
Report : Apple will join the `` internet of things '' soon . iPhones would synch with lights , appliances , security . Financial times says system will be unveiled at WWDC next month .