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Apple is likely to make its move into the smart home camera fray in 2026, which will finally be the company’s direct competition with third-party HomeKit cameras, including the Eve Indoor Cam. Tech Guru and renowned analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the tech goliath is targeting shipment of tens of millions of such IP cameras every year, which really paints a picture of the product as a broad addition to its portfolio of smart home accessories.
The new smart camera from Apple is likely to stand out with seamless integration into Siri and Apple’s suite of AI-powered features that could possibly offer an experience that beats all products in the market now. For years, Apple has been building its presence in smart home space gradually by teaming up with other manufacturers mostly through the Home app. However, this is the first step it is taking towards developing dedicated smart home hardware.
It’s unclear, at this point, what new or special features Apple’s first-party camera might bring. However, the strong appeal of the camera would still be predicated on its ability to take advantage of proprietary silicon coming from Apple, which might potentially power more advanced features in AI like object recognition, motion tracking, and security features better than what third-party devices offer. Those features would be merged in the Apple ecosystem, which means the camera will be more appealing to users who already have purchased into other Apple smart home devices.
But, more than the smart camera, Apple has a splash in the smart home space in 2018 with a new smart display. This device is to integrate a HomePod-like speaker with a small touch screen and will provide a visual interface for such tasks as showing timers, recipes, and other home-centered features. The product will compete with Amazon’s Echo Show, where the use of kitchens is pivotal, an area that smart home gadgets are picking up on in light of the multiplied demand from consumers for integrated appliances.
Further ahead, Apple is also rumored to be working on an advanced smart display with its highly articulated robotic arm. This means that the screen would tilt and follow users as they move around the room, making Apple decidedly break the selling proposition, which involves possibilities of a lot more interaction and dynamism than even today’s most enthusiastic smart home displays have.
And as Apple builds up its smart home ecosystem, these new products position the company in a great position to attack current leaders while penetrating into the emerging connected home.
