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New reports claim Apple's upcoming Apple TV refresh will include a built-in microphone for hands-free Siri commands, plus a redesigned remote with a speaker to help users locate it when misplaced. The device is also expected to feature an A19 chip to power Siri AI features, with shipping anticipated around October 30th alongside a refreshed HomePod Mini.
Apple has confirmed a New York event for Tuesday with the teaser phrase 'Welcome Home,' pointing to new smart home hardware. Expected announcements include updated HomePod Minis, a refreshed Apple TV streaming box, and a previously unseen home Hub device meant to sit on a counter or mount on a wall.
Apple has announced an event for October 13th at 9AM ET in New York, with an invite carrying the tagline 'Welcome home.' Rumors point to smart home-focused announcements, including a display-equipped smart home hub, an updated HomePod Mini, a new Apple TV, and LG-made accessories like a video doorbell, thermostat, and indoor camera.
Regulatory filings show Apple is working with LG Electronics on a line of smart home accessories, including a video doorbell, indoor and outdoor cameras, a floodlight camera, a smart deadbolt, and temperature devices. These products are designed to connect with Apple's upcoming smart home hub, updated HomePod mini, and new TV set-top box, all expected in mid-October, while the LG hardware itself won't ship for several more months.
Bloomberg reports Apple has partnered with LG to produce a wide range of smart home hardware, including a video doorbell, smart deadbolt, thermostat, temperature sensor, indoor and outdoor cameras, and a floodlight camera. The products will carry LG branding and LG will handle manufacturing and support, though Apple reportedly contributed to their design, features, and engineering. Apple's own smart home hub is expected to debut around October 13, with the LG-made accessories following later.
Bloomberg reports Apple is partnering with LG on a new line of smart home devices, including a smart lock, thermostat and doorbell, designed to work with Apple's rumored smart home hub expected to launch October 13th. The companies are also said to be developing indoor, outdoor and floodlight security cameras, with the products reportedly carrying the LG brand despite joint development.
Bloomberg reports Apple and LG have codeveloped a line of connected home devices—including a video doorbell, thermostat, smart deadbolt lock, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera—that will launch under the LG brand. LG is handling manufacturing and support, and has recently filed for regulatory approval with the FCC and UL Solutions. The devices are expected to complement Apple's forthcoming smart home hub but won't reach consumers for several months.
Apple is working with LG on a new line of smart home products carrying LG branding, including a video doorbell, thermostat, indoor camera, deadbolt lock, outdoor security camera, and floodlight camera, according to Bloomberg. These devices are expected to integrate with Apple's rumored smart home hub, reportedly set to debut at an event on October 13th.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple is building small cylindrical home sensors that use AI facial recognition to detect people and activity without saving video footage. The devices would pair with Apple's upcoming AI home hub launching Oct. 13, delivering text alerts like "someone is outside the back door" instead of stored clips. Apple has not responded to requests for comment.
Leaker pdfu posted setup-process images suggesting Apple's rumored smart home hub, nicknamed 'HomePad,' will be offered in Silver, Space Gray, Starlight, and Rose Pink. The images reportedly show a 'Photo Face' setup screen that selects preview art based on the device's color, hinting at a square form factor. The device is said to be launching October 13.
According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, Apple will release a smart home hub, internally codenamed J490, on October 13. The device pairs a 6-inch LCD touchscreen with a speaker on an adjustable arm, using upgraded Siri to recognize household members by voice and face and show personalized calendars, messages, and app layouts; a wall-mounted variant, J491, is also planned.
Apple is said to be preparing to release its long-rumored smart home hub device around mid-October, alongside a refreshed HomePod Mini. The report suggests both products could debut close together in the same timeframe.