Apple's home automation hardware might work more like Apple Watch than a HomePod
New code references found in macOS Tahoe describe how the rumored HomeHub will work. If you've got an Apple Watch, you'll feel right at home. Details of Apple's HomeHub have been revealed Apple has been rumored for years to be making what has variously been known as a HomeHub, a HomePad , or just a HomePod with a screen. Now in the midst of many future products seemingly revealed in a macOS…
The latest macOS 26.7 beta has revealed fascinating insights into upcoming Apple home products, including a new HomePod mini, a security camera, a next-generation Siri remote for a new Apple TV 4K, and the highly anticipated HomePad. A closer examination of the code suggests that the HomePad may function like a larger Apple Watch.
Filipe Espósito from Engadget discovered that while the HomePad will likely run a variant of tvOS, its interface will differ significantly. The code indicates that the HomePad's home screen will display "Faces" and a "Face Gallery," resembling Apple Watch faces but scaled up. These faces will be customizable with various widgets and Smart Stacks, allowing you to see different widgets throughout the day.
Moreover, the code hints at a privacy feature: the HomePad will only showcase personal information in the widgets if it detects an iPhone nearby. Two versions of the HomePad are rumored, one with a speaker base resembling a HomePod and another designed for wall mounting. Additionally, there are references to other Apple Home products, and there is speculation about the inclusion of a smart doorbell.
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