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Apple Working to Expand HomeKit

MacRumors • Wed, 30 Sep 2026

Apple is working to revamp HomeKit amid a new push into the smart home market, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman . In a report that detailed the impending launch of next-generation Apple TV and HomePod mini models , as well as Apple's all-new smart home hub , Gurman said that the company is developing broader smart-home ecosystem software for its devices. Apple apparently plans to expand the &zwnj;HomeKit&zwnj; platform with support for new categories of connected products. The company is also said to be working with third-party manufacturers on new devices designed for the Siri AI-powered smart home platform. The new Apple TV , HomePod mini , and smart home hub are set to be introduced on Tuesday, October 13, Gurman claims . Tags: Bloomberg , HomeKit , Mark Gurman This article, " Apple Working to Expand HomeKit " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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Apple is working to revamp HomeKit amid a new push into the smart home market, according to Bloomberg 's Mark Gurman .

In a report that detailed the impending launch of next-generation Apple TV and HomePod mini models , as well as Apple's all-new smart home hub , Gurman said that the company is developing broader smart-home ecosystem software for its devices.

Apple apparently plans to expand the &zwnj;HomeKit&zwnj; platform with support for new categories of connected products.

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