Apple has a huge product roadmap for the smart home: Here’s what’s coming
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Key Points:
- Apple is set to release updated versions of the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K this fall, featuring upgraded chips (S9 or better for HomePod mini and A17 Pro for Apple TV 4K) and enhanced Siri AI capabilities to improve smart assistant performance.
- A new smart home hub with a 7-inch display, running a new homeOS, is expected to launch between October and early next year; it will support FaceTime, Siri AI, and smart home device management, powered by an A18 chip.
- Apple is also working on an updated full-size HomePod with a newer chip to support Siri AI, though no release timeline has been announced yet.
- Looking further ahead, Apple plans to enter the smart home accessories market with its own security camera and smart doorbell, as well as a more advanced smart home display featuring a robotic arm and a larger 9-inch screen, potentially launching post-2026.
