- Apple is working on two smart home devices, expected to launch next year.
- Both devices will run on a new operating system called "HomeOS."
- A premium and budget-friendly option are in development, with features like voice recognition and smart home control.
Apple has an uninterrupted track record of innovation from iPhones and iPads to other recent tech products. However, the company is now preparing to jump into smart homes with two new devices, each of which is scheduled for release next year. Based on its proven history of revolutionary design, it may not be surprising that Apple is now readying its smart display products under a newly minted “HomeOS.”
Apple Smart Display is Under Development and Expected to Come Next Year
Apple’s Smart Home Play: What to Watch For?
Insider sources claim Apple is on the brink of launching two smart home devices that will alter the face of technology experienced through these smart devices at home. These two models currently code-named J595 and J490 target two particular markets: premium and price, respectively. Though reportedly running on the same HomeOS, they will feature differently, than an Echo Show.
Codenamed J595, The Premium Smart Display
Of all these smart home devices, one code-named J595 is described as “the luxury product” from Apple. If you were to imagine what an iPad with a robotic arm could do if it were mobile and rotatable from anywhere, you could certainly envision following your voice, tracking your position, or keeping you focused during a video call.
This is a premium smart display for the most advanced tech-demanding customers — costing much more than $1,000 at least. Having all these advanced features, Apple is pushing to the limit of what a smart home display must be; this could go beyond just being a dumb screen. Its ability to pivot and track users offers an interactive dynamic experience inside homes.
The Budget-Friendly Option: Codenamed J490
For someone interested in a more affordable variant, the J490 would be the perfect device to help users explore the Apple smart home ecosystem. It will lack the robotic arm but focus on the core functionalities of having FaceTime calls and control over smart home gadgets. The device is relatively cheaper, therefore allowing entry-level access by giving the user a chance to integrate this technology into their everyday life.
It will come in very handy for all those users who need a device for communication and home automation. Apple realizes the fact that not everyone is looking for high-end, robotic features, so the J490 is designed for simplicity and practicality while offering enough power to simplify smart home management.
HomeOS: Apple’s New Operating System
Both will be powered by a new operating system called “HomeOS.” This is designed specifically by Apple for devices working in a smart home environment, and therefore would likely have been optimized to meet the demands of those specific products.
So, it’ll be unlike any experience with an iPhone or iPad but unique to the context of smart home systems. Integrating all the company’s offerings with its smart displays, a seamless experience would be guaranteed by Apple in building its dedicated operating system. From a better connection between appliances to home automation that is user-interface-driven, HomeOS will form the core of Apple’s strategy in the market of smart homes.
Apple Intelligence and Voice Command Integration
Probably the most impressive aspect is this so-called “Apple Intelligence,” in which these devices will learn and understand user preferences. With voice commands used to control the device, it could begin to understand your habits and be able to make suggestions or change settings based on your usage.
It’s not just about handiness it builds an assistant-like experience. From adjusting the lighting to your liking to better voice recognition, the world of Apple Intelligence takes your smart home to a whole new level.
Design and Aesthetics
Apple has always walked on its design premium, and therefore, under the same standards these smart home gadgets are also expected to walk the same path. Though they appear to be somewhat similar to the Amazon Echo Show, there will be tons of differences in the look and feel that would distinguish them under the iconic tag of Apple’s brand.
Going by Apple’s history, one would safely assume that both will be high-end in appearance and feel, hence stark contrasts to the often utilitarian designs offered by most other smart home devices. In truth, Apple values the notion that aesthetics play as integral a role as functionality, especially for devices that are likely to command a majority of the space in living rooms and kitchens.
Apple’s new foray into smart home is that much of an excitement for all technology lovers. With two devices aimed at two different target groups, and based on a single operating system that would therefore marry both together, Apple is indeed to be geared up to challenge the already established giants in this arena.
Either user opt to spend the money for the expensive version with their own robot-friendly smart display. Or the more budget-friendly new Apple version is sure to be equipped with the same amount of detailing, design, and innovation that are the hallmarks of the brand.
