Apple sets a "Welcome home" event for October 13
Apple posted a short teaser saying "Welcome home. October 13." Reports say the event is about smart home products. Apple has not listed them.
Apple said it will hold an event on October 13 called Welcome home. Reports say it will show new devices for the home, such as a screen for your wall or desk. Apple has not said what they are yet.
Hype check
The noise matches the real change.
Our editorial opinion, based on the sources below. How we score
Your call: hype or real?
Real = it will matter in daily use. Hype = louder than it is. One vote, and it can’t be changed.
Our view and readers’ views are opinions, not statements of fact about a product.
Why it matters
Apple is expected to show home devices. If you use HomeKit or plan a smart home, the products may matter to you.
Watch: Apple's home products are the main thing to follow on October 13.
The details
- Apple's Greg Joswiak posted the teaser on X: "Welcome home. October 13." No start time was given.
- GSMArena reports the focus is smart home. Expected: a Home Hub with a 6-inch square screen, a HomePod mini 2 and a new Apple TV 4K.
- The reports say all three should work with the new Siri. Apple has not confirmed any product.
- Earlier reports said Apple is also working with LG on Matter smart home devices such as a doorbell, lock and thermostat. This is not confirmed.
- We will add what Apple announces to this story after the event.
Updates
The event took place. Apple announced HomeView ($299), a new Apple TV 4K ($299), HomePod mini 2 ($149) and the Home Collection of LG and Schneider accessories.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports (via 9to5Mac) the Home hub may be called "HomeView", use an A18 chip and ship around mid-November. This is a report; Apple has not confirmed it.
Receipts
Two or more trusted outlets confirm it. Open the sources and check us.
Written with the help of AI tools and checked against the sources above. How we work
See a mistake? Tell us and we’ll fix it.
