Apple plans to launch its own AI-powered smart home camera in 2026. According to the report of famous analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with this move, the technology giant aims to enter into direct competition with HomeKit compatible third-party cameras such as Eve Indoor Cam. This step of the company is considered as part of its strategy to strengthen its presence in the smart home market.
The IP camera to be developed by the company is planned to be released with an annual sales target of tens of millions. This shows that Apple aims to position the smart home camera as an important accessory in its product range. According to Kuo’s predictions, Apple’s camera will enrich the user experience with Siri integration and advanced Apple Intelligence features.
Apple’s interest in the smart home market has been known for a long time. Although the company has a presence in this field with products such as HomePod and Apple TV, it aims to gain a stronger position in the market with its own developed accessories. Although it is not yet clear what unique features Apple will offer with this new camera, it is predicted that it will be able to offer superior artificial intelligence capabilities than other cameras by using a powerful Apple Silicon chip.
Within the scope of this strategy, Apple’s first big step will be with a new smart display device that is expected to be available next year. This device, which will combine a HomePod-like speaker and a small square-shaped touch screen, will be positioned as a rival to products such as Echo Show. This new device is expected to be ideal for displaying recipes and timers, especially in the kitchen.
Apple plans to release smart displays
Another product that Apple plans to launch in the coming years will be a smart display with more advanced features. Rumor has it that this device will be placed on a movable arm that can follow the user around the room and change the angle when necessary. With this feature, the device aims to make daily life more practical by taking the user experience one step further.
These new devices developed by Apple in the smart home ecosystem aim to offer their users a more inclusive smart home experience thanks to the integration with Siri and Apple Intelligence, while increasing the company’s investment in home automation. It is a matter of curiosity what kind of competition the smart home camera that the company will launch in 2026 will create in this field.