Apple is going all-in on artificial intelligence, and it’s not just about making your iPhone smarter – it’s about reimagining the entire smart home. The company is preparing a major overhaul of Siri, turning it into something far more engaging, personal, and useful – think Clippy, but with style and Apple polish. 
This means a Siri that can interact visually, respond with personality, and even follow you around the house via new AI-powered devices.
According to insider reports, Apple’s upcoming smart home lineup will include interactive displays, advanced security cameras, and multiple home robots. One highlight is the much-discussed tabletop robot – essentially an iPad on a movable arm – set to arrive around 2027. This device is designed to track your movement in the room, greet you with Pixar-like animations, and offer natural, human-like conversation. Paired with AI upgrades, it could make Siri feel less like a tool and more like a companion.
Another big step is a smart home display, expected by mid-2026, that acts as a central hub for your devices. It may even include facial recognition so the system knows who’s talking and tailors responses accordingly. On the security front, Apple is working on AI-driven home cameras to boost privacy and smart detection features, aiming to make surveillance both safer and more intelligent.
The redesigned Siri will also include animated visuals, Memoji-style avatars, and subtle UI cues inspired by Finder icons. The goal is to close the gap between basic voice commands and the kind of flowing, conversational AI we’ve seen in ChatGPT’s voice mode. Apple wants Siri to manage everything from lights to locks while feeling more alive – blending utility with personality.
If Apple pulls this off, it could redefine what a connected home feels like – less like a set of gadgets, more like living with a helpful (and slightly quirky) digital roommate.