The rollout timeline points to a Spring 2026 event, possibly alongside a WWDC 2026 reveal and a first-half public release, but remains unconfirmed by Apple.

Beyond the HomeHub, Apple’s broader 2026 outlook reportedly includes other devices like a potential iPhone 17e and an M4-equipped iPad Air, with continued software updates and related coverage.

A new interface codenamed Charismatic is rumored, proposing a widget-based dashboard, persistent Home controls, visual Siri responses, and an adaptive UI based on user identity, favoring a curated smart home control system over a full App Store.

Internally nicknamed interface Charismatic is described as offering a widget-centric dashboard, persistent Home controls, visual Siri responses, and identity-based adaptive UI, potentially moving away from a full App Store toward a curated smart home control experience.

Charismatic is also depicted as a widget-driven, adaptive UI with persistent Home controls and visual Siri, aligning with a curated, do-it-for-me smart home control rather than a traditional app marketplace.

The strategy signals a major push to integrate Apple Intelligence and Matter-compatible control across HomeKit, with the HomeHub possibly complementing Apple TV rather than replacing it.

Apple is planning a major smart home push in 2026, including a refreshed HomePod mini, a new HomeHub with Face ID and Apple Intelligence, and likely security and doorbell cameras to deepen the ecosystem.

The HomeHub is expected in two form factors—a desktop-style base model or a wall-mountable version—marking Apple’s first true smart display product.

The HomeHub smart display would feature a 7-inch touchscreen, an A18-class chip, built-in speakers, enhanced Siri and AI integration, a smart home dashboard, video calling, and FaceTime, aiming to compete with Echo Show and Nest Hub while tightly integrating with Apple services.

Details on camera launch timing remain unclear, with 2026 suggested by some reports but no firm dates.

A Spring 2026 reveal is anticipated, with a potential debut at WWDC 2026 and public availability in the first half of the year, though Apple has not officially confirmed these plans.

Overall release timing in 2026 is expected in the spring or around WWDC, with public rollout in the first half of the year, influenced by supply chain considerations and analyst expectations.