The new year has just begun, and Apple’s planning for 2025 to bring a big new push into Home products.Here are three Home devices expected to launch in the year ahead.Brand new ‘HomePad’ device Perhaps the most exciting new Home product of 2025 is Apple’s currently-unnamed ‘HomePad’ device.
As reported by Mark Gurman: Some of HomePad’s core features are expected to include: heavy Apple Intelligence focus with an upgraded Siri StandBy-like widgets, Home app controls, and more slideshows from the Photos app built-in security camera and video/audio intercom plus FaceTime runs Apple apps like Safari, Music, and Notes As I’ve written elsewhere, this sounds like exactly the kind of home device I’d love to have.Gurman reported the HomePad was expected in March initially, but recently suggested it might be a little later—perhaps in April alongside iOS 18.4.In any case, some time early this year should bring the arrival of this new Home device category for Apple.
New Apple TV 4K It’s been a couple years since the last Apple TV 4K debuted, and Apple is planning to debut a new version this year.Details on the revised Apple TV 4K are scarce, but at a minimum we’re expecting: Apple Intelligence support an A18 or A17 Pro chip to support AI new in-house Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip It’s likely Apple will offer support for newer TV display technologies too.But those features aside, the new Apple TV 4K will likely keep the same basic form factor and OS as the existing hardware.
The new Apple TV 4K is expected to arrive near the end of the year.HomePod mini 2 The large HomePod is on its second generation, but HomePod mini is still the same first-gen version that launched in 2020.Finally though, we’re getting the debut of the HomePod mini 2 this year.
Other than a release window, and the inclusion of Apple’s new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip, we know nothing about the new HomePod mini.It’s possible Apple will find a way to bring full Apple Intelligence support to the device.I hope that does happen.
But the company could also take a different approach by having HomePod mini 2 integrate more closely with your iPhone or other devices like the HomePad.Essentially, it would remain focused on being an affordable smart speaker, but get some of its smarts from nearby devices.Expect more details on HomePod mini 2 to leak in the months ahead.
Like the Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 is expected to arrive in late 2025.Apple’s Home product wrap-up Apple’s big new push into the smart home market follows years of Apple treating Home products like a hobby.I’m hopeful the company has a compelling new strategy for its Home lineup—there’s a lot of potential here.
If Apple is able to build a powerful Home ecosystem, it could lead to even more new products moving forward, like an AirPort revival.Are you excited for Apple’s Home lineup this year? Let us know in the comments.Best HomeKit smart home accessories TP-Link Tapo 2K camera with HomeKit Secure Video Smart air purifier with Matter HomeKit Garage Door Opener HomeKit smart plug 4-pack ecobee smart thermostat You’re reading 9to5Mac — experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day.
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