Apple appears to be working on its first home security system entirely designed by the company. According to well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the Californian company is planning to launch a smart security camera compatible with HomeKit in 2026, marking its entry into a market in which competitors such as Logitech and Arlo stand out.
The news comes alongside rumors about a HomePod with a screen, a device that could also arrive in the last quarter of 2025 and serve as a control center for the new camera.
Apple smart camera: privacy and quality
One of the main advantages of this security camera would be privacy. Apple already has HomeKit Secure Videoa feature that uses iCloud to transmit and store video clips securely and with end-to-end encryption. This system allows you to control HomeKit-compatible cameras from the Home app on iPhone, iPad and Mac, offering a unified experience that focuses on protecting personal data.
With this new device, Apple would have the opportunity to go further. Although specific details are not yet known, the camera is likely to include exclusive features not available on third-party models such as the Logitech Circle View or Eve Cam. The company could leverage its dominance in software and hardware to integrate advanced features of facial recognitionmotion detection or direct interaction with other smart home devices, all under the mantle of security and privacy that characterizes Apple.
A stronger ecosystem: the connection with the HomePod with screen
Kuo assures that this camera would be designed to complement the rumored HomePod with a screen, a device that could revolutionize the concept of home automation in our homes. With a screen between 6 and 7 inches, an A18 chip and support for Apple Intelligence, this HomePod would not only work as a speaker, but as a control center for home devices, among which would be the new camera.
The integration between both products would allow, for example, managing video transmissions in real time from the HomePod screen, receiving personalized alerts or even setting up a complete security system.
Mark Gurman, a Bloomberg journalist, has also announced that this HomePod could include the possibility of being mounted on the wall or placed on a base similar to that of current Apple speakers. Although it is not yet confirmed whether both rumors refer to the same device, it seems clear that the company wants to reinforce its presence in the smart home market with increasingly versatile products.
Apple could delay the launch of the HomePod with a screen until 2026 to launch it at the same time as its first smart camera, thus creating a connected home. Although there is no official confirmation, rumors point to a strong commitment to home automation. With innovative hardware, integrated software and a focus on privacy, Apple would seek to compete with Amazon and Google in the smart home segment. Anticipation grows as we wait for this new batch of products that promise to revolutionize our homes.
