The long-awaited update to Apple’s smart home products is finally expected to arrive soon. According to the latest leaks, the upcoming next-generation Apple TV 4K and HomePod lineup may not only deliver improved hardware performance but also bring more AI-centric new features.
Leaked information suggests that Apple’s upcoming smart home device will bring a major upgrade to Siri.
Apple is expected to unveil several new smart home devices on October 13, including a new Apple TV 4K, a second-generation HomePod mini, and the long-rumored HomePad smart home control center. Ahead of the official announcement, code in the latest beta versions of tvOS, HomePod, and iOS has been gradually revealing multiple clues related to new features, indicating that Apple is actively expanding its smart home ecosystem.
Siri AI expected to arrive on Apple TV
Apple Intelligence is expected to be one of the biggest highlights of this smart home update. According to foreign media 9to5Mac reportsIn the code for tvOS 27.2 Beta 3, it was discovered that the next-generation Apple TV will support Siri AI, officially bringing Apple’s upgraded intelligent assistant into the living room entertainment space. With Siri AI support, Apple TV’s functionality will no longer be limited to audio and video streaming. Users can expect a more natural voice interaction experience, including more accurate TV show and movie recommendations, intelligent content search, and instant answers to various knowledge questions.
In addition, the new Apple TV is also rumored to get a significant hardware upgrade, with its processor potentially jumping from the current A15 Bionic chip to A19 or A19 Pro class, greatly improving computing and AI processing capabilities. These reports also echo earlier related coverage. It is widely believed that one of Apple’s key strategies for re-accelerating its push into the smart home market is to center on Siri AI, and that the Apple TV and HomePod mini will be the first products to benefit.
HomePod and Apple TV integration is further enhanced.
Besides Siri AI, the latest HomePod beta code also reveals that HomePod and Apple TV integration will go further in the future. Related information indicates that HomePod will be able to automatically recognize its placement in a surround sound system, thereby optimizing audio performance. At the same time, Siri commands issued by users through HomePod can also be passed directly to a connected Apple TV for execution, creating a more seamless smart home operating experience.
iOS 27.2 beta 3 includes new HomeKit code suggesting nearby smart-home accessories could show controls in the Dynamic Island. A new method explicitly references showing Dynamic Island controls through HomeKit’s proximity manager. This is an AI mockup of what it may look like: https://t.co/szddeb2nCg
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In addition, Apple also appears to be developing an all-new HomeKit control mechanism. In the future, when compatible smart home devices come near the user, the relevant control options may appear directly in the iPhone’s Dynamic Island interface, further improving convenience. On the personalization front, Apple TV’s user profile page may also be getting an update. According to the code, users will be able to choose characters from Apple TV+ shows or movies as their profile picture, adding more customization options.
You’ll soon be able to choose characters from the Apple TV catalog as profile pictures for local Apple TV profiles. “Choose a character from Apple TV or an emoji.” The server endpoint continues to serve only emojis, as in previous releases. https://t.co/UF4yKb95o3
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Apple has not yet officially confirmed the above information, but multiple reports suggest that the next wave of hardware products may debut as early as next week, so the official reveal of related details may not be far off.
Source: KOCPC Chinese