# Apple reportedly plans $1,000 home robot for FaceTime and lights by 2027

> Original title: Coming in 2027: Apple’s $1,000 home robot for FaceTime and switching on lights

- Source: Ars Technica · AI
- Published: 2026-11-02T18:32:21.000Z
- Bad Influence: https://badinfluence.news/items/y5x2zv1t2eub42ww7y31eo3g2
- Original: https://arstechnica.com/apple/2026/11/apples-roaming-home-robot-may-do-facetime-switch-lights-on-and-yell-at-your-cat/

## Summary

Apple is reportedly developing an AI-driven home robot, code-named J595, that would roam a home, support FaceTime calls, and switch lights on when people enter a room. According to The Information, Apple aims to launch it at $1,000 or more by 2027, though delays could push it to 2028.