Apple Confirms Smart Home Event for Tuesday

Apple has confirmed it will hold a smart home event on Tuesday, according to CNET. The event is expected to focus on Apple and Siri entering the home tech space.

CNET will attend the event in person. Apple did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

Rumors suggest Apple may announce a Siri-focused smart display hub for the home. Reports also suggest updates to the HomePod smart speaker line and a new Apple TV model, plus a possible entry into home security with tiny cameras that do not record video. Apple may partner with LG on smart home devices, possibly including a thermostat.

Long-running rumors

For more than a year, Apple has been rumored to be near the release of a Siri-focused smart display hub for the home. The original HomePod was often critiqued for being over $300, which is why Apple focused on the less expensive mini model afterward. Apple hasn't released a new set-top box since 2022.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported that Apple's rumored security cameras will be tiny and won't record any video. Apple may be partnering with LG for some smart home devices, and there are reportedly leaked product concept photos circulating on the internet.