Apple’s Smart Home Tablet: What to Expect in 2025

Apple’s rumored smart home tablet could hit the market by 2025, and it’s packed with features that might just make it the go-to hub for connected homes. Think of it as your home’s control center—but with Apple’s signature style and intuitive interface.

Apple's next all-new product has leaked, via @markgurman 🍎

It's described as an iPad-like smart device for controlling your home.

📺 6-inch display
📸 FaceTime camera + speakers
🧠 Apple Intelligence
🔨 Can be wall-mounted
🏠 homeOS software
🗓️ Releasing March 2025 pic.twitter.com/PUYvACXrGf

— AppleTrack (@appltrack) November 12, 2024

The device is expected to be a 6-inch wall-mounted tablet that not only manages all your smart gadgets but also handles video calls, plays music, and connects seamlessly with Apple Intelligence (yes, AI-powered). And, of course, Siri will be right there to help you—whether you’re turning down the lights, checking the weather, or setting up a reminder.

Key Features We Might See:

Voice and Proximity Control: Like the HomePod, you can control it with your voice. Plus, it’ll know when you’re close and respond accordingly.

App Intents: A new AI feature, “App Intents,” could allow the tablet to control apps automatically, making your routines simpler and faster.

Traditional Apple Apps: Expect familiar apps like Safari, Apple Music, and Calendar, giving you more ways to stay organized and entertained.

Pricing and Competition

Apple is rumored to be pricing this new tablet between $100 and $250, putting it in the same range as Amazon’s Echo Hub and Google’s Nest Hub. But there’s a twist—Apple’s also working on an iPad with a robotic arm that can follow you around. This premium option could set you back closer to $1000.

As Apple steps further into the smart home scene, this tablet could be the next essential device to streamline our spaces and connect us to our homes in a whole new way.