Apple is betting big on revolutionizing the home technology experience in 2025. Everything indicates that its strategy for the year will include two devices that promise to mark a before and after: a new version of the Apple TV 4K and a HomePod mini with an integrated screen. Both devices will not only improve connectivity capabilities, but they also target a wider audience thanks to their Competitive price.
Home automation and entertainment at the heart of Apple's strategy. The Cupertino company is looking to position itself strongly in the smart home market, and these two products are emerging as the cornerstones of its proposal. From being able to control connected devices at home more easily, until enjoying a unmatched audio quality and faster streaming, everything seems to be designed to captivate users.
A Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip as a differentiating element
One of the big news is that both the 4 Apple TV 2025K and the HomePod mini will integrate a combined Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip designed by Apple. This chip will use the Wi-Fi 6E standard, which operates in the 6 GHz band to offer a higher connection speed and reduce interference that often appears in saturated networks. In addition, both devices will make the jump to Bluetooth 5.3, improving the range and stability of wireless connections.
These advances will not only make the connection faster and more fluid, but will also mean a important advantage in terms of compatibility with other smart home devices, thus strengthening the Apple ecosystem.
The Apple TV 4K of 2025: more powerful and cheaper
In the case of the Apple TV 4K, it is expected to incorporate an updated A-series chip, probably superior to the A15 Bionic of the current model. This will translate into a more agile performance, perfect for streaming, gaming and using various apps. Plus, it could include a camera for video calling directly from your TV, making use of FaceTime integration.
But the real surprise could be in the price. According to various sources, the Apple TV 4K will have an initial cost of just $99, significantly lower than previous models. This measure seeks to make it more competitive against alternative options such as Amazon's Fire TV Stick.
The most powerful HomePod mini and more colors
On the other hand, the HomePod mini would not only maintain the sound quality that characterizes the HomePod line, but would also add new colors and a more powerful S series processor to improve sound quality and also improve the management of sound transfer from other Apple devices, for which the new Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip will also be decisive, which will help improve latency and reduce interference.
When will the release be?
Rumors point to both devices could be presented jointly at the end of 2025, leaving room for other launches this spring and at WWDC 2025. Previous rumors spoke of a possible launch in the spring of this year, but Gurman assures that it will not be until the end of the year when we can see the new devices.