According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple will start mass production of a smart security camera in 2026, with a target annual sales of more than 10 million units. This move marks Apple's official entry into the smart home field and will compete with giants such as Amazon and Google. The camera is designed to seamlessly connect with Apple's existing ecosystem and deeply integrate artificial intelligence and Siri voice assistants to provide users with smarter and more comprehensive home security solutions.
According to the latest report by supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple is actively developing a smart security camera, which plans to start mass production in 2026. This camera will be an important step for Apple to enter the smart home field, with annual sales expected to exceed 10 million units.
It is reported that the camera is designed to seamlessly connect with other Apple hardware products and may be deeply integrated with Apple's artificial intelligence technology and Siri voice assistant. Such a design not only improves the user experience, but will also enable the camera to have stronger intelligent functions and provide a more comprehensive home security solution.
Apple's competitors in the smart home are Amazon and Google, both of which have launched their own security camera products and have begun integrating generative artificial intelligence. Amazon's Ring recently launched a new AI search feature, and Google has announced that it will introduce new Gemini-powered features into its Nest cameras. With the development of technology, the functions of smart home cameras will not only be limited to security monitoring, but also provide comprehensive and intelligent management of the home environment.
It has a profound meaning for Apple to choose to enter the smart camera market. Smart cameras are the fastest growing category of home devices, suitable for a variety of home scenarios, not just for stand-alone homes. In addition, smart cameras will also provide a good opportunity for Apple's ecosystem to lock users. For example, users with Apple's smart security cameras will be able to achieve more convenient recording and real-time viewing if equipped with devices such as HomePod or Apple TV.
Apple Home, Apple Home, currently supports the integration of multiple third-party cameras, but the number of cameras that support Apple HomeKit Security Video (HKSV) is still limited, and well-known brands such as Ring and Arlo prefer to use their own subscription services. Although Apple has only begun to develop towards smart home devices, its emphasis and investment in home security will undoubtedly promote the development of the entire smart home market.
Apple has also recently participated in the development of the new smart home standard Matter, which is based on HomeKit and will help integrate and support more devices in the future. Matter is expected to start supporting security cameras next year, and Apple's own smart cameras may also be available at this time, further enriching its smart home ecosystem.
Key points:
Apple plans to launch smart security cameras in 2026, with annual sales target exceeding 10 million units.
The new camera will be seamlessly connected to Apple's other hardware and may integrate artificial intelligence with Siri Assistant.
The new smart home standard Matter, which Apple participated in the development, will promote the interconnection of more smart devices.
Apple's entry into the smart home market and launching smart security cameras indicates its strategic layout in the construction of the smart home ecosystem. Its future development is worth looking forward to and will further promote competition and innovation in the smart home market.