Code in the macOS Tahoe 26.7 update reveals Apple's upcoming home hub will support multiple user profiles and feature "ambient sensing" for identity verification. The device is designed to display Personal Content tailored to different users within a home environment. Users can manually select their profile via Control Center or the Settings app on the device itself.

The operating system is expected to resemble tvOS, suggesting interface similarities with the Apple TV. Automatic profile switching appears possible through a combination of cameras and presence-sensing features that detect when someone enters a room. This allows the hub to identify who is nearby and adjust settings accordingly without manual input.

Extracted code strings indicate specific interactions, such as prompts asking users to appear in front of the camera if they haven't been seen recently. One message states, "Sorry, since this device hasn't seen you in a while, you'll need to ask again in front of the camera." Another requires temporarily allowing ambient sensing to verify identity for accessing personal content.

Rumors suggest the hub will feature a square, 7-inch display running apps with a main home screen featuring quick-access widgets. Two models are confirmed: a standard version and a wall-mounted variant including a speaker base. An announcement could occur as soon as September.