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Apple Smart Home Display Coming as Soon as Next Month
The device would center on Siri AI and add widgets, video calls and intercom features as Apple expands its home lineup.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple plans to introduce the HomePad smart display as early as next month. The device is currently being tested in employees' homes ahead of the October launch.
Development was previously delayed by challenges with Apple Intelligence, but that obstacle largely disappeared following iOS 27's release earlier this month. The device was originally intended to launch as early as 2024.
Internal documents identify the tabletop model as "J490" and wall-mountable version as "J491," both featuring a square screen with widgets, clock faces, and camera-based facial recognition. Users can personalize content based on who approaches the display.
Siri serves as the "killer feature," enabling users to search information across Apple accounts and manage devices. The display competes directly with Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub, but offers a considerably smaller screen.
The device is expected to launch alongside new HomePod Mini and Apple TV 4K models in October, marking a key product under Apple CEO John Ternus. This expands Apple's smart home ecosystem beyond existing offerings.
Apple to Launch Smart Display That Recognizes Family Members and Provides Personalized Information. The Smart Display Acts as an AI Hub Inside the Home, While the iPhone Serves as an AI Hub Outside. Apple will unveil a home smart display equipped with its AI assistant Siri as early as next month. It recognizes the faces of family members and