This device, which will remind you of an iPad In terms of design, it will mark a before and after by controlling and managing multiple household tasks, all controlled by voice and intuitively.
A design designed for the home: compact, with camera and integrated battery
Apple’s device will be about six inches, with a square shape and thick edges that differ from the elongated design of the iPad. Will include a camera on the upper front part to make video calls via FaceTime, integrated speakers to play music and a rechargeable battery so you can move it freely around the house without depending on a plug. Available in silver and black, it will be designed to integrate into any room in your home.
The device’s interface combines elements of the iPhone’s StandBy mode and watchOS, focusing on visual simplicity and usability based on touch and touch. voice commands. Thanks to integrated artificial intelligence, the “Command Center” will be able to execute applications and tasks without the need for manual intervention, being controlled mainly by Apple’s assistant, Siri.
Apple’s main goal with this device is to provide centralized control of all smart home functions. From customizable widgets On the main screen, you can control the air conditioning, see calendar appointments, enjoy a photo slideshow or control the home lighting.
In addition, the device will include sensors that will detect the proximity of people to adapt its interface based on distance. For example, when no person is around, it could show only the room temperature, but when detecting someoneit will automatically change to offer thermostat controls or other settings as needed. Apple is also considering adding external sensors that will be connected at different points in the house to identify the presence and number of people in each room.
Apple bets on home automation
This device will not only serve to manage home functions, but will also integrate several native Apple applications, such as Safari, Apple News, Apple Music, Notes, Calendar and Photos. Despite this, it will not have its own App Store, since Apple has focused on a closed and optimized experience. Additionally, the company has designed several accessories for the device, such as a base to mount it on the wall and a station with additional speakers to place it in a central location in the home.
With the focus on security, the device will receive notifications and allow you to view real-time images from compatible smart security cameras. Apple has been working on the development of this device for more than three years, and its CEO, Tim Cook, has encouraged the team to prioritize this project as the next big step in the Apple ecosystem.
In addition, there is already speculation that, if the launch is successful, Apple could expand its catalog of smart home devices, including security cameras with artificial intelligence integration. And something even more ambitious: the technology giant plans a future robotic version of this “Command Center”, capable of moving around the home and following users to offer them information and control at all times.
