Three New Apple Home Products Rumored for 2026

What’s Happening

So get this: Apple has a long list of new products rumored for 2026, including a series of home products that will see the company establishing more of a 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. (wild, right?)

Apple isn’t going to update the device’s design, but we could get new colors.

The Details

The HomePod mini 2 will have an updated S-series chip based on the Apple W Three New Apple Home Products Rumored for 2026 Friday 4:18 pm PST by Juli Clover Apple has a long list of new products rumored for 2026 , including a series of home products that will see the company establishing more of a presence in the smart home space. Apple will also likely upgrade to Bluetooth 5.

3 for connectivity improvements, and it could get a second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. The current HomePod mini is $99, and that’s not expected to change.

Why This Matters

Home Hub Apple has been working on a home hub that will serve as a centralized location for all members of the family to control smart home devices, make calls, listen to music, get information like the weather, use Siri , view photos, see a family calendar, and more. Rumors suggest the home hub will have presence sensors to detect when someone is in the room, and an included camera could be able to tell who is speaking to it so that it can pop up a personalized selection of apps and features for each user. The home hub is expected to have Face ID , built-in speakers, and support for Apple Intelligence thanks to an A18 chip.

This could have major implications for how we use technology going forward.

The Bottom Line

There are two separate models, including one that’s designed to be mounted on the wall and one that has a speaker base that looks like 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.

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