Apple is developing an all-new operating system for its much-rumored smart home hub, that include components from tvOS, watchOS, and iOS, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman.
Gurman says the operating system will feature a grid of icons, widgets, and apps, along with customizable clock faces, and could be named homeOS, according to trademark activity from a shell company that is potentially linked to Apple. Siri AI is expected to be at the core of the new operating system.
The report claims the bub will boast multi-user support, with built-in facial recognition, allowing it to identify the user looking at the display and show personalized information. As a user moves toward the bub or away from it, the size of the interface elements will automatically change.
The hub will also include a HomePod-like speaker with a 7-inch display. Other rumored features include home security monitoring, HomeKit accessory management, FaceTime video calls, photo galleries, a calendar, music playback, and more. It will include pre-installed apps, including a Camera app, Calendar, Music, Notes, Reminders, and more.
Some of the preinstalled Apple apps that will apparently be available on the new platform include Calendar, Camera, Music, Reminders, and Notes.
Apple is expected to release its smart home hub sometime between October of this year and early 2027.