Apple targets first smart home hub with display in 2026 in Vietnam

Apple plans to introduce its first smart home hub with a display in spring 2026, with the company also developing related devices including an indoor security camera due by the end of 2026 and a more advanced robotic display device targeted for 2027. The hub and the other new products are expected to be assembled in Vietnam by BYD, marking a shift in Apple manufacturing away from an initial China-centric rollout for new product lines.

The core home hub is being developed in two versions. One is a tabletop unit with a roughly 7 inch display mounted on a speaker-like base. The other is a wall-mounted model intended to serve as a permanent control center for connected devices. Both versions are said to include a FaceTime camera and user-adaptive software that recognizes and tailors the interface to individual users. Apple is targeting a price near $350 for the tabletop model, placing it above many existing smart displays and closer to the companys existing premium audio products.

Apple is also developing an indoor security camera planned for late 2026 that will work closely with the companys HomeKit Secure Video and Apple Intelligence features to deliver smarter motion alerts and...