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Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event is expected to focus on smart home devices
Apple is holding its “Welcome Home” event in New York on October 13 at 9 a.m.
ET.
The event is expected to focus on smart home products, but Apple has not confirmed what it will announce.
The main expected product is a touchscreen hub for controlling connected devices such as thermostats and smart locks.
It may run a new platform called homeOS and support features such as FaceTime calls.
Apple is also expected to refresh the Apple TV and HomePod Mini with new processors, while keeping their current designs.
The HomePod Mini may come in new colors, and the Apple TV may get faster navigation.
The event may also include smart home products from partners such as LG.
Apple’s “Welcome Home” event is expected to feature announcements about smart home devices.
The event is scheduled to begin in New York on October 13 at 9AM ET.
Expected products include updated Apple TV and HomePod Mini devices and a new smart home hub.
The hub could have a 6-inch touchscreen and run a new platform called homeOS.
The Verge reports that a long-rumored touchscreen MacBook is not expected at the event.
- Who
- Apple is holding the event.
- What
- The event is expected to feature smart home announcements, including a new hub and updates to Apple TV and HomePod Mini.
- When
- October 13, 2026, at 9AM ET.
- Where
- New York.
- Why
- Apple is expected to present smart home products and features. The sources do not state a specific reason for the event.
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looks like a mashup of iOS, tvOS and watchOS
Apple announced the HomePod Mini.
Apple last refreshed the Apple TV, according to The Verge.
The Verge published its preview of the upcoming “Welcome Home” event.
Apple’s “Welcome Home” event is scheduled to begin in New York.
- Event
- Welcome Home
- Scheduled start
- October 13, 2026, 9AM ET
- Location
- New York
- Expected hub screen
- 6 inches
- Expected platform
- homeOS
- Expected chip
- N1 chip in the refreshed Apple TV and HomePod Mini
Sources
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