Apple announced that it will hold the “Welcome Home” product launch event on 13 October 2026. The event will focus on a range of new smart home products, including a smart home hub, a new Apple TV 4K and a refreshed HomePod mini.
Apple’s senior vice president of worldwide marketing announced that the company will hold the “Welcome Home” product launch event on 13 October. The event is expected to focus on a new lineup of smart home devices that have been rumored for years.
According to reports, the rumored products include a new smart home hub, a new Apple TV 4K, a refreshed HomePod mini and new designs for other smart home devices.
Information has also emerged about plans to partner with LG to launch a smart lock, thermostat and doorbell, while development of a security camera that does not record has been reported.
The new screen-equipped hub for managing smart home devices is reportedly designed in the style of the iMac G4, with a 6-inch square display capable of supporting FaceTime and video viewing.
The HomePod mini is also rumored to feature an N1 networking chip and an S-series processor, while updates to the Apple TV 4K and iPad mini are also considered possible.