Report: Apple to Release First Smart Home Camera in 2026

Apple is reportedly working on its first smart home camera with a possible launch in 2026, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. The company is said to be seeing more growth opportunities in the smart home business, a market it has continued to largely ignore in recent years compared to its competitors like Amazon and Google.

“The smart home IP camera, scheduled for production in 2026, is designed to integrate seamlessly with other Apple hardware products via wireless connectivity,” Kuo wrote. “I believe the user experience will be significantly enhanced by Apple’s great ecosystem and deep integration with Apple Intelligence and Siri.”

In a previous report, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman revealed that Apple was also working on smart displays, with a first model expected to be released in 2025. The device could run a new operating system called “homeOS,” with Gurman reporting that it could be followed by a more premium model with a screen attached to a robotic arm.

Apple will likely have more success with smart home products than it does with the Apple Vision Pro, a product that’s still targeting a niche market. According to Kuo, Apple will also double down on its AirPods product line with new health features.

“Following the success of the Apple Watch, AirPods are being repositioned to focus on health management, with future models integrating more health management features,” Kuo wrote. Apple recently introduced new health features for its existing AirPods Pro 2, including a professional-grade Hearing Aid feature.