Apple is reportedly developing a wall-mounted display designed to control smart home products directly within the household. The device, code-named J490, is expected to support video calls; manage smart home appliances,

The iPad-like device, which will reportedly be available as soon as next March, has a six-inch display with thick edges, a built-in camera, a rechargeable battery, and speakers, according to Gurman. The plan is to have Siri and Apple Intelligence voice control support as well.

The pivot from Apple Car set the stage for bigger investments in the smart home, and the initial products from that shift could be launching as soon as March according to a new rumor. Apple has offered smart home options since 2014 with the launch of HomeKit.