Leaks suggest Apple is giving its smart home devices major Bluetooth upgrades. Here's what that could look like.

Apple's new HomeView smart home hub is available for pre-order ahead of its launch on November 13. The device lets users control all of their HomeKit gadgets directly from its 7-inch Liquid Retina display,

Amazon's Echo Show 8 and Echo Show 11 already use Alexa+ to control smart home devices, manage family calendars, and deliver personalized information. Google is also integrating Gemini AI into its Nest smart home products, offering more conversational controls and the ability to handle complicated requests.

Credit: Apple Apple is entering the smart home market with a splash on Tuesday, when the company revealed the Apple Home Collection, a new line of smart security devices made in partnership with LG and Schneider Electric.

Apple debuts the Apple Home Collection of smart devices, including cameras, thermostats and door locks The company collaborated with LG and Schneider Electric on products that work with its HomeView display.

Apple unveiled the HomeView, a 7-inch tablet that will be able to recognize up to six members of a household and change its content based on who is using it.

Apple has announced pre-orders for the HomeView. But not everyone is excited.

Amazon and Google have been selling smart displays for years. But Apple is betting that its familiar combination of sleek design and clever engineering can make HomeView a hit.