Apple is reportedly planning a higher-end version of its HomeView smart home hub with a 9-inch display that can rotate 360 degrees on a robotic arm. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman expects the device to launch in 2027 or 2028, although Apple has not publicly confirmed the product.

The rumored hub would be larger and more mechanically flexible than the current tabletop HomeView. It could offer a screen that turns to face people around a room, but the available report does not provide further details about its features, price, or final design.

What Apple’s larger HomeView could offer

According to Gurman, the planned device would combine a 9-inch screen with a robotic arm capable of a full 360-degree swivel. That would distinguish it from the existing tabletop model, which has a fixed 7-inch display.

A rotating screen could allow the hub to be viewed from different positions without requiring users to move the device. However, the report does not say whether the arm would perform any other movements or describe how Apple intends to control it.

HomeView Max is only a possible name

The names HomeView Max, HomeView Ultra, and HomeView 360 have been suggested for the larger model. None appears to be confirmed, so the final product name could be different if Apple proceeds with the device.

The naming would position the rumored hub as a premium addition to the HomeView range. For now, the key distinction described in the report is its larger display and 360-degree movement, rather than a confirmed list of additional capabilities.

Possible release timing

Gurman expects Apple’s larger HomeView to arrive sometime in 2027 or 2028. That gives the company a broad development window, and the timing could change as the project progresses.

Apple’s reported interest in a robotic display would make the device notably different from a conventional fixed-screen smart home hub. Until the company provides official information, its name, specifications, price, and release date remain unconfirmed.