Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K: What Has Leaked Ahead of the October 13 Event

Apple is reportedly preparing to expand its smart home lineup with a touchscreen hub called HomeView, an updated HomePod mini and a next-generation Apple TV 4K, according to reports. The devices are expected to be unveiled at Apple’s “Welcome home” event in New York on October 13. Apple has not officially confirmed any of the reported specifications, prices or release dates.

HomeView Smart Home Hub

• Touchscreen display for controlling smart home devices and supported Apple apps

• Powered by Apple’s A18 chip

• Support for AI-powered Siri

• Two designs: a tabletop version with a speaker base, and a wall-mounted model with a flat, square mounting plate

• Better sound than the current HomePod mini on the tabletop model

• Colours: Gray, Silver, Starlight and Rose for the tabletop version, and Gray and Silver for the wall-mounted version

• Unveiling on October 13, with a commercial launch possibly around mid-November

• Reportedly no App Store for third-party apps

Apple Home Collection Accessories

Apple is also reportedly preparing smart home accessories developed with partners including LG and Schneider Electric: a smart doorbell, deadbolt lock, thermostat, temperature sensor, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera. LG’s accessories may not ship until later in 2026.

HomePod mini 2

• S10 chip, the processor used in the Apple Watch Series 10, replacing the S5 in the current model

• Five colours: Green, Pink, Blue, White and Midnight

• Reportedly on sale from October 30

Next-Generation Apple TV 4K

• A19 processor with 8GB of RAM

• Possible built-in microphones to support Siri AI features

• An updated Siri Remote with a built-in speaker, making a lost remote easier to find

• Reportedly launching on October 30, alongside the HomePod mini

What It Suggests

The reported products point to Apple bringing smart home control, voice assistance, entertainment and connected accessories closer together. The October 13 event should clarify the details.