Apple is reportedly preparing its biggest smart home push in years, with a redesigned Siri expected to become the centerpiece of an expanded connected-device ecosystem. The devices are expected to rely heavily on a more capable Siri that can handle more complex requests and better coordinate smart home controls. It is powered in part by Google Gemini, while Nvidia has reportedly supplied Apple with Blackwell chips to support more advanced features. Whether Apple’s latest smart home push succeeds may depend less on the hardware than on whether Siri can finally become an AI assistant users rely on every day. Related News: Apple is also reportedly preparing a new AI-powered smart home hub alongside refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini devices, with launches expected between October and early next year.