Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple's 'Welcome home' event on October 13 will unveil the HomeView smart home hub, a new Apple TV 4K, and a refreshed HomePod mini. The HomeView, featuring an A18 chip and Siri AI support, will ship in mid-November, while the Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini are scheduled to launch on October 30.
HomeView will be available in a tabletop version with a metal speaker base and a wall-mounted model, offering four color options for the tabletop variant. It will support Apple apps but lack an App Store, with third-party accessories developed in partnership with LG and Schneider Electric. The new HomePod mini will include an S10 chip and come in multiple colors, while the Apple TV 4K will feature an A19 chip and potential Siri-enabled microphones.
Multiple sources confirm the event date and product lineup, though details about the HomeView's exact release window and third-party accessory availability remain tentative. Apple's smart home hub is described as a voice-controlled display meant to serve as a central command center for Apple-powered homes.