Apple, more specifically, Apple’s SVP for Marketing Greg Joswiak has announced that there will be an Apple Event called “Welcome Home,” scheduled for October 13, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET. Following its major autumn mobile hardware rollouts, this announcement signals a major shift in the company’s smart home ecosystem. Apple is expected to announce refreshed versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, it’s said that Apple will unveil its long-expected “HomePad”.
Welcome home. October 13. https://t.co/ChelGSDOTI
— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 8, 2026
The Apple “HomePad” is designed as a central command station for household management, the device reportedly features a 7-inch display, ambient presence sensors, and personalized interface switching powered by facial recognition and Siri AI capabilities.
Together with the Apple Homepad, Apple is also expected to unveil hardware refreshes across its connected-home lineup:
- HomePod mini 2: Updated with new colorways (including Powder Pink and Forest Green), an upgraded wireless chip with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 support, and expanded Siri AI processing.
- Next-Gen Apple TV 4K: Featuring faster internal silicon tailored for enhanced Apple Intelligence routines and updated remote functionality.
With deeper Siri integration and potential third-party accessory collaborations, the October 13 event marks Apple’s most ambitious push yet to challenge competitors in household automation.