Apple expected to launch new products based on home operating system in 2025

Apple is expected to make a major breakthrough in the smart home market in 2025 by launching two new devices that could redefine its presence in this field. According to Bloomberg, the technology giant is currently working on a desktop home device equipped with a robotic arm and an iPad-like screen.

In addition, Apple is also developing a more budget-friendly version of the same product. Both devices will likely run on a new operating system that will likely be called “homeOS.”

Apple Flagship device

The flagship smart home device, internally referred to as J595, is expected to feature an iPad-like display attached to a movable robotic limb. This robotic arm will allow the display to reposition itself, possibly enabling functions such as tilt and full 360-degree rotation. Users will be able to issue voice commands such as “Look at Me,” which will cause the display to orient itself towards the speaker for a more interactive experience.

The more affordable version, codenamed J490, is expected to be a simpler display that can be wall-mounted or placed on a table. Apart from acting as a control center for various smart home devices, it is also expected to support FaceTime, making it useful for communication as well as home management.

Apple smart home portfolio

Currently, Apple’s smart home portfolio includes Apple TV, HomePod, and HomePod Mini, but the launch of these new devices could mark a more significant entry into the category.

According to Bloomberg, future products will leverage Apple’s advanced intelligence capabilities, and the new operating system (likely homeOS) will integrate features from macOS, iOS and tvOS. The lower-end smart display, in particular, is said to support applications such as Calendar, Notes and Home, and offer an optimized interface for managing connected home appliances.

Apple is expected to introduce its first low-cost smart home device, possibly early next year. This could serve as an entry-level option for consumers, with the more premium robotic version following soon after. These developments indicate that Apple aims to establish a more robust ecosystem in the smart home industry, and homeOS is likely to be at the center of this vision.