‘HomeHub’ Smart Display

Smart home rumors have been swirling around Apple for years, but 2025 may finally be the year when we see Apple’s dedicated smart display come to life.

Often referred to as the “HomeHub,” this product combines the functions of a HomePod and an iPad into a single device that helps you control your home.

Reports describe it as a 6–7-inch display with an A18 chip on the inside for smooth performance. Unlike a regular iPad, it’s expected to be designed for stationary use with tabletop or wall-mounted options.

The primary use for this device is to control your smart home devices, run FaceTime calls, and provide an always-on screen for widgets, such as weather, reminders, and media controls.

Apple’s push into AI would likely play a significant role here, too, with a smarter Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, backed up by ChatGPT for the more complex tasks.

Some insiders claim that Apple has been testing prototypes for years but has yet to finalize a design. Others say it’s waiting until the more personalized Siri is ready, which isn’t expected until early next year. That makes timing harder to predict. Still, some specialists believe that Apple is aiming to release something in this category before 2026. I would still not hold my breath, though.