传闻2026年将推出的三款全新Apple Home产品

Source: MacRumors

Apple has a long list of new products rumored for 2026, including a series of home products that will see the company establishing a larger presence in the smart‑home space. Robots are on the horizon for 2027, but the 2026 releases will be a little tamer.

HomePod mini

We’re expecting a new HomePod mini 2 to launch at any time. Apple isn’t planning to change the device’s design, but new colors are possible. The HomePod mini 2 will have an updated S‑series chip based on the Apple Watch Series 10 chip, with potential sound improvements and enhanced real‑time computational audio. Apple will likely upgrade to Bluetooth 5.3 for better connectivity and could add a second‑generation Ultra Wideband chip.

The current HomePod mini is priced at $99, and that price is not expected to change.

Home Hub

Apple is reportedly developing a home hub that will serve as a centralized location for family members to control smart‑home devices, make calls, listen to music, get information (e.g., weather), use Siri, view photos, see a family calendar, and more.

Key rumored features

• Presence sensors to detect when someone is in the room.
• An integrated camera that can identify who is speaking and present a personalized selection of apps and features.
• Face ID, built‑in speakers, and support for Apple Intelligence powered by an A18 chip.
• Runs native Apple apps such as Safari, Apple Music, Notes, Calendar, Photos, and Apple News (no dedicated App Store).

Two models are expected: a wall‑mountable version and a speaker‑base version that resembles a HomePod mini.

Security Camera and Doorbell Camera

Apple is designing its own indoor security cameras that will connect to Apple Home and interface with the home hub. Rumors also suggest a doorbell camera with Face ID that could integrate with a smart door lock.

• HomeKit Secure Video with end‑to‑end encryption.
• Release timing is uncertain, but the cameras could arrive as early as 2026.

Launch Timing

• The HomePod mini and home hub are expected early in the year, likely before WWDC.
• The cameras, if released in 2026, would likely arrive later in the year.

Prior rumors linked the home hub release to the launch of a new version of Siri. The smarter Siri was expected in iOS 26.4, but it may now be pushed back to iOS 26.5.

This article, “Three New Apple Home Products Rumored for 2026,” first appeared on MacRumors.com.