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Apple Reportedly Plans Smart Home Device Event October 13
Apple may hold an event on October 13, 2026.
Mark Gurman of Bloomberg reported that the company could show three updated devices.
One is a smart home hub with a screen for things like weather, calendars, and music controls.
It may also have a camera for FaceTime calls.
Apple may update the HomePod mini with a faster chip, while keeping its design much the same.
A new Apple TV could also have a more powerful chip.
The devices are expected to use Siri AI.
Apple has not confirmed these event plans or the rumored features in the article.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported Apple may hold an event on October 13, 2026.
Expected announcements include a screen-equipped smart home hub, an updated HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV.
The smart home hub is expected to feature an S11 chip, a display, and a FaceTime camera.
The updated HomePod mini may keep its current design while adding an S11 chip and possibly new colors.
The Apple TV may receive an A19 or A19 Pro chip and deeper Siri AI integration; these details remain rumored.
- Who
- Apple, according to a report by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.
- What
- Apple may announce a smart home hub, an updated HomePod mini, and an updated Apple TV.
- Where
- When
- October 13, 2026, according to the report.
- Why
- The event could mark a broader push into smart home devices and Siri AI.
Key facts
- Reported event date
- October 13, 2026
- Source of report
- Mark Gurman's Bloomberg Power On newsletter
- Expected products
- Smart home control hub, HomePod mini, and Apple TV
- Expected hub chip
- S11
- Potential Apple TV chips
- A19 or A19 Pro
- Common expected feature
- Siri AI integration






