Apple is set to reveal a new smart home display, a refreshed HomePod Mini, and Apple TV at its first dedicated smart home event, according to Bloomberg. The announcement, expected on Tuesday, October 13th, in New York City, marks a significant shift for the company, which has historically been slow to prioritize the sector.
The centerpiece of the "Welcome Home experience" appears to be a new display device. MacRumors reports that the hardware may be named HomeView. This product is arguably Apple's first dedicated Apple Home hardware since the launch of HomeKit, suggesting a renewed focus on building out its smart home ecosystem.
While Apple has not officially detailed the full scope of the reveal, the convergence of a new display with refreshed audio and streaming hardware points to a coordinated effort to capture market share. The event serves as a clear signal that Apple is taking the smart home category seriously, moving beyond incremental updates to introduce foundational new devices.