Overview
- Apple confirmed an in‑person and online 'Welcome home' event for Tuesday, October 13, 2026, that is expected to announce HomeView along with a refreshed Apple TV 4K and a HomePod mini 2.
- Reported details describe HomeView as a 6‑inch square screen on a half‑dome base with wall‑mount and countertop models and person‑recognition that adapts what the device shows to who is nearby.
- The new Apple TV 4K is expected to use an A19 or A19 Pro chip to run Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features on the set‑top box for the first time according to leaks and reporting.
- The HomePod mini 2 is reported to include an upgraded S10 chip, Siri AI support, and new color options, while Apple plans a staggered launch with the speaker and Apple TV arriving before HomeView.
- Apple has reportedly partnered with LG on 'second‑party' HomeKit accessories such as locks, cameras and thermostats that may be shown at the event but are likely to ship months later, raising questions about biometric security, third‑party app access, and how privacy will be handled.