Apple unveiled a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K featuring built-in far-field microphones for hands-free Siri interaction and a redesigned remote with Find My support. The device, part of Apple's broader smart home push alongside a HomeView display and HomePod Mini 2, costs $299, runs on an A19 chip, and supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and surround sound pairing with up to four HomePods. Preorders began October 13th, with availability starting November 13th.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
At its 'Welcome Home' event on October 13th, Apple introduced HomeView, its first dedicated smart home display, alongside a new range of partner-made smart home devices including cameras, thermostats and a smart lock. The company also refreshed the HomePod Mini and Apple TV 4K, both now featuring updated Siri AI capabilities.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple is hosting a dedicated 'Welcome Home experience' event in New York City on October 13th, its first ever focused solely on smart home products. Reports from Bloomberg and MacRumors suggest the company will unveil a new smart home display, possibly called HomeView, alongside a refreshed HomePod Mini and updated Apple TV. The display would mark Apple's first dedicated Apple Home hardware since launching HomeKit in 2014.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-12
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will unveil a smart home display device called HomeView at Tuesday's event, with shipping expected in mid-November. The device uses an A18 chip, acts as a Siri-based HomeKit hub, and will come in countertop and wall-mounted versions. Gurman also reports Apple plans to show a new Apple TV box with an A19 chip and an updated HomePod mini with an S10 chip at the same event.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-11
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's upcoming smart home hub will be called HomeView, debuting at the company's 'Welcome Home' event. The voice-controlled display will reportedly come in countertop and wall-mounted versions, support only limited Apple apps without App Store access, and rely on third-party accessories branded as the 'Apple Home Collection,' built with partners like LG and Schneider Electric.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-11
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will release a second-generation HomePod mini on October 30, alongside a refreshed Apple TV 4K, with the new HomeView smart home hub following in mid-November. The updated speaker is said to feature Apple's S10 chip, an N1 networking chip for Thread/Matter and Wi-Fi 7, Siri AI support, and new pink, green and blue color options.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-11
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple experimented with built-in microphones on the next Apple TV 4K, which would let users issue Siri commands without a remote or HomePod. Apple also tested a new Siri Remote with a built-in speaker to help locate it when misplaced. The device is expected to launch alongside a HomePod mini on October 30, ahead of Apple's October 13 'Welcome home' event.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-11
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will unveil a smart home hub called HomeView at its October 13 'Welcome home' event, though release is expected around mid-November. The device reportedly uses an iMac G4-style design with a floating display and speaker base, runs on an A18 chip, and comes in four colors, alongside a wall-mountable version in silver or space gray.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-11
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.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-11
Apple is holding a 'Welcome Home' event in New York on October 13th, where it's expected to announce a new smart home hub, refreshed Apple TV and HomePod Mini, and partner devices from LG. Reports suggest the hub will feature a 6-inch touchscreen, run new software called homeOS, and use voice or facial recognition to identify users. A rumored touchscreen MacBook is not expected to appear at this event, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-11
Bloomberg reports Apple is developing smart home devices with LG, including a doorbell, lock and thermostat that will carry LG's branding. LG will manufacture the products and provide customer support, while Apple contributes to design and engineering. The lineup is also expected to include a smart deadbolt, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera, though the products are still months from release.
entrepreneur.com
· 2026-10-09
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.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-09
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