Apple announces smart home event for October 13th.
of Nils Ahrensmeier 
on October 08, 2026, 18:06 am | Write a comment
Apple has invited the public to another product presentation on October 13th. Marketing chief Greg Joswiak announced the date. about X with the words “Welcome home. October 13.” and thus unmistakably indicates a focus on the in-house smart home ecosystem.
New smart home hub with display expected
The long-rumored smart home hub (internally sometimes referred to as "HomePad") is expected to be the centerpiece of the presentation. The device is intended to serve as a central control point in the home, simplifying the control of networked Matter and HomeKit devices. A compact screen is anticipated, designed not only for room control but also for FaceTime calls and media playback. On the software side, new sensors will enable the system to detect users in the room and provide personalized screen content.
Chip upgrades for Apple TV and HomePod mini
In addition to a completely new device category, updates for existing product lines are emerging:
Apple TV 4K: A new processor along with increased RAM is expected to provide more local computing power for Apple Intelligence. The case design and storage capacities are likely to remain largely unchanged.
HomePod mini: The smaller smart speaker is also due for a hardware refresh with an updated SiP (System-in-Package) for improved audio processing and faster connectivity to home network standards.
Siri AI & Apple Intelligence: The focus of all new home hardware is likely to be the local execution of advanced voice assistant and AI functions.
Prices and availability
Naturally, no concrete information regarding prices or the sales launch of the new devices is available beforehand. The event is expected to be broadcast on Tuesday, October 13th, as usual, before [the event].proDuplicated streaming will take place via Apple's website and YouTube.