Apple’s Smart Home Hub Is On the Way—But You Can Connect Nest to Homekit Right Now

Apple’s long-rumored smart home hub might finally make its debut—and soon. According to Engadget and Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple may launch a new lower-end smart home hub by the end of this year—after a long, delayed journey that started back in 2022.

As the reporting goes, “Apple's long-awaited smart home hub could be available as soon as the end of this year, according to the latest report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. Rumors surrounding Apple's smart home hub began circulating as early as 2022, when the product was first reportedly greenlit. However, the road to its release has been rocky since the product was expected to heavily rely on Apple Intelligence. Gurman previously reported in March that Apple had delayed the announcement of its smart home hub thanks to issues with upgrading Siri.”

While Apple has remained tight-lipped, leaks point to a seven-inch touchscreen hub that blends elements of the HomePod and iPad, running on a new operating system called homeOS. Its interface is rumored to resemble iPhone’s StandBy mode, offering users a clean, always-on control dashboard. An even more advanced version—complete with a robotic arm that moves the display around your desk—is reportedly in the works for future release, though Apple is said to be scaling back “bolder features” to hit production timelines.

And yes, Apple’s goal is clear: go head-to-head with popular smart home devices like Amazon Echo and Google Nest Hub. But there’s a catch for Apple users who also own Nest devices.

What About Google Nest Users in Apple Homes?

Despite Apple's investment in home automation, one major challenge remains: Google Nest devices still aren’t natively compatible with Apple HomeKit.

That’s exactly why Starling Home Hub was created.

Starling Home Hub Bridges the Gap between Google Nest Devices & Apple HomeKit

No matter what new Apple smart home products are released, Starling Home Hub ensures your Nest Thermostat, Nest Doorbell, Nest Protect, Nest Cam, Nest Speakers and other devices work flawlessly inside the Apple Home app and with Siri voice control.

Here’s how Starling future-proofs your smart home setup for success:

·        Instant Nest-to-HomeKit integration—no waiting, no compromises.

·        100% local operation—your data stays in your home.

·        Works with whatever comes next—Apple’s upcoming hub included.

As Apple continues to build out its home automation ecosystem, interoperability remains the missing piece. Starling Home Hub fills that gap—elegantly and securely. You might call us the missing link, but that’s an evolutionary concept, not a tech one!

Connect Nest to Homekit Today

Apple’s rumored smart home hub may add exciting new options to your setup later this year—but if you’ve already invested in Google Nest, you shouldn’t have to wait or choose sides for that matter.

Get Starling Home Hub now and unlock seamless Nest + HomeKit control before Apple’s hub even hits the shelves. Check-out what our satisfied customers have to say about Starling Home Hub while you’re here.