蘋果預計將推出新款智慧家庭中樞
Apple expected to launch new smart home hub
Updated at: October 1, 2026 at 04:00 AM
蘋果將於 2026 年 10 月 13 日推出其新款顯示器智慧家庭中樞，正式大舉進軍智慧家庭市場。
Apple is set to make a major move into the smart home market with the debut of its new display-based smart home hub on October 13, 2026.
此裝置旨在挑戰亞馬遜與 Google 等產業領導者，並成為現代家庭的中樞大腦。
Designed to challenge industry leaders like Amazon and Google, this device aims to be the central brain of the modern home.
該中樞配備一個 6 英寸的方形螢幕，可放置於檯面上或安裝在牆上。
The hub features a 6-inch square screen that can be placed on a counter or mounted to a wall.
其設計靈感源自經典的 iMac G4，配備可靈活調整位置的支臂。
Its design, inspired by the classic iMac G4, includes a flexible arm for easy positioning.
除了基本的燈光與溫控器控制功能外，該中樞還支援 FaceTime、音樂播放，以及食譜查詢等廚房實用功能。
Beyond basic controls for lights and thermostats, the hub supports FaceTime, music, and kitchen utilities like recipe lookups.
一項關鍵創新在於其運用語音與臉部辨識技術，能為每位使用者提供專屬的行程與訊息更新。
A key innovation is its use of voice and facial recognition to deliver personalized updates, such as calendars and messages, tailored to each user.
該裝置將由經改良、具人工智慧(AI)強化的 Siri 驅動，融合了蘋果各項作業系統的元素。
The device will be powered by a revamped, AI-enhanced Siri, blending elements from Apple's various operating systems.
此外，蘋果計畫同步升級 HomePod mini 與 Apple TV，配備更快速的處理器以支援這些全新的 AI 功能。
Alongside the hub, Apple plans to update the HomePod mini and Apple TV with faster processors to support these new AI features.
此舉反映了蘋果致力於活化其智慧家庭生態系統，並為使用者提供更整合性體驗的宏觀策略。
This initiative reflects Apple's broader strategy to revitalize its smart home ecosystem and offer a more integrated experience for its users.
