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Apple’s rumored Home Hub said to be under employee-testing

Tablet displaying a smart home control dashboard on the right and a music player interface with song details on the left.

Apple’s long-rumored Home Hub peripheral is now rumored to be debuting in the second half of 2025, and is allegedly being taken home by select Apple employees for real-world testing.

Tablet displaying a smart home control dashboard on the right and a music player interface with song details on the left.
One concept for a future Apple Smart Home Hub.

Various rumors have suggested that Apple will be making a big push into smart home accessories across the second half of 2025, including the existing Home Key feature for a future smart doorbell. Apple is also working with other manufacturers of smart home accessories to ensure HomeKit compatibility.

A new report from Bloomberg reiterates earlier claims that Apple intends to tie the rise of HomeKit accessories into a smart Home Hub, now with a device code name: J490.

Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible

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Source: https://appleinsider.com/articles/25/03/09/apples-rumored-home-hub-said-to-be-under-employee-testing?utm_medium=rss

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