Apple smart home products coming in 2026
Apple appears to be preparing a major expansion of its smart-home lineup , with several new devices reportedly close to launch. The products are expected to make much greater use of Siri AI, which current HomePod and Apple TV hardware lacks the processing power to support fully.
HomePod mini 2
- Expected announcement: October 13; product availability unconfirmed.
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The HomePod mini is finally expected to get its first major hardware update since the original model launched in 2020. The biggest change is likely to be a more powerful processor capable of supporting Apple’s new Siri AI features.
Recent references found in Apple code also point to updated colors, with black, blue, green, pink and white apparently replacing the current selection. Previous reports have also suggested upgraded wireless hardware, potentially including Apple’s own networking chip and newer Ultra Wideband technology.
The new HomePod mini is expected to be announced at Apple’s October 13 gathering.
HomePad smart home hub
- Expected announcement: October 13; product availability unconfirmed.
Apple is reportedly preparing an entirely new smart-home device, often referred to as the HomePad. It is expected to feature a roughly 6-inch diagonal square display (which we estimate would measure around 4.25 inches square) and act as a central controller for HomeKit accessories, while also supporting FaceTime calls, music, widgets and Siri AI. It is expected to remain plugged in rather than function as a portable tablet.
Reports suggest Apple has developed both wall-mounted and speaker-base versions. The interface could combine elements of watchOS and tvOS, with glanceable widgets and controls designed specifically for use around the home.
Apple has confirmed a “Welcome Home” media gathering in New York on October 13. The rumored HomePad is expected to appear, although Apple has not confirmed this..
Updated HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K models could join the HomePad, but it is unclear whether all three would launch together.
Read more: New HomePod rumors
Apple TV
A new Apple TV is expected with a faster processor capable of supporting Siri AI and upgraded wireless connectivity. Apple’s tvOS code has already included Apple Intelligence frameworks for future Apple TV and HomePod hardware, suggesting the next models will have significantly more capable chips than the current generation. More recently, an Apple support document has surfaced that references a 3rd generation or later Apple TV, the “or later” is leading people to suspect that the 4th generation Apple TV 4K could launch soon.
HomePod with a display
Apple has also been linked with a more advanced HomePod featuring a built-in display. This is sometimes referred to in reports as the HomePod Touch, although that is not an official Apple name.
Unlike the HomePad, which would primarily function as a standalone smart-home hub, this device is expected to combine a traditional HomePod speaker with a touchscreen display. Reports have also described more ambitious versions with a display mounted on a robotic arm, although those appear to be further away.
Because several different prototypes and form factors have been reported, it is possible that some of these rumors refer to different generations of the same broader product rather than several separate devices.
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