Apple’s “Welcome Home” event is scheduled to begin in New York on October 13 at 9AM ET. The company is expected to focus on smart home products, including refreshed Apple TV and HomePod Mini models and a new smart home hub. These announcements remain unconfirmed.
The hub could be called HomeView, HomePad or Apple Home Hub. Mark Gurman has reportedly said Apple favors the name HomeView. The device is rumored to have a 6-inch square touchscreen that can be mounted on a wall or placed on a surface. It may use voice or facial recognition to show personal information, with an iPhone available as a secondary identification option.
Apple may also introduce homeOS, a platform reportedly focused on smart home controls and FaceTime. Rumored features include Apple apps and widgets such as Apple Music, Podcasts, News, Reminders, Notes and Siri AI. Apple has not confirmed the platform or the hub.
The HomePod Mini and Apple TV are expected to keep their current designs and gain new processors. The HomePod Mini’s first update since its October 13, 2020 announcement would come six years later; the Apple TV’s last hardware refresh was in 2022. Both devices are rumored to include Apple’s N1 chip, with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 6.0 support. LG smart home devices may also be mentioned, though details have not been confirmed by Apple.
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