According to Bloombergs Mark Gurman, the new Apple smart home hub, which some refer to as Apple command center or simply HomePad, might ship a little bit later than anticipated.Apple has been working on a new device for your smart home for a decent while, and the company is expected to launch it this spring, particularly in March. As a refresher, heres what were expecting with the product:6-inch square display with thick bezelCamera at the topRechargeable built in batteryA new Apple operating system: homeOSHeavy focus on video applications like FaceTimeSupport for many Apple appsStandBy-inspired dashboardEasy ability to control your smart homeApple Intelligence supportDespite many rumors circulating for such a long time, it did sound like Apple was getting really close to finally releasing this thing. However, because of many of the Apple Intelligence delays, it might take a little bit longer to hit the market, according to Gurman:Apple has beenplanning to introducethehome hub in March, but it may take longer to reach consumers. The devices new operating system code-named Pebble is heavily tied to App Intents features coming in iOS 18.4 and iOS 19, so its plausible that the hardware itself will ship a bit later.Even though Apple is launching the hardware later, it still sounds like were set to see an unveiling in the coming months. Its a little unfortunate that therell be a release delay, but it makes sense given this products heavy reliance on Apple Intelligence.Gurman also reiterates that Apple is planning to launch LLM Siri, a more conversational chatbot-like assistant, in iOS 19.4 which will launch in spring 2026. Apple is also preparing its own lineup of smart home accessories, starting with a Face ID-powered doorbell and a more private security camera.What do you think of Apples rumored smart home hardware ecosystem? Let us know in the comments.Follow Michael:X/Twitter,Bluesky,InstagramAdd 9to5Mac to your Google News feed. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Youre reading 9to5Mac experts who break news about Apple and its surrounding ecosystem, day after day. Be sure to check out our homepage for all the latest news, and follow 9to5Mac on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay in the loop. Dont know where to start? Check out our exclusive stories, reviews, how-tos, and subscribe to our YouTube channel