Apple is reportedly developing a third-generation HomePod speaker and a compact indoor sensor for home security and automation, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The report, which primarily focused on Apple's upcoming AI wearables, revealed these two new additions to Apple's expanding smart home lineup.

Gurman previously reported on other Home products including a smart display codenamed HomePad with a robotic arm variant, an updated HomePod mini, and new Apple TV 4K models. The third-gen HomePod appears distinct from the mini, suggesting Apple aims to compete more directly with premium smart speakers from Amazon and Google. The indoor sensor would complement Apple's planned security camera and doorbell products.

The indoor sensor makes strategic sense as Apple expands beyond its traditional HomePod and Apple TV offerings into dedicated accessories. This move aligns with Apple's broader push into home automation through HomeKit, potentially creating an integrated ecosystem of first-party smart home devices that could challenge existing market leaders.