With Apple’s “Welcome Home” event just around the corner—slated for October 13—new leaks claim to shed substantial light on upcoming home hardware: a home hub called HomeView, a revamped HomePod mini, and a next-gen Apple TV 4K. These tips arrive from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, covering specifications, features, colors, and launch timelines. All signs point to significant updates in Apple’s smart home strategy.
HomeView: Apple’s Smart Home Hub
Apple is reportedly introducing HomeView, a smart home hub with a touchscreen display. The device will be powered by the same A18 chip as recent iPhones, paired with 8GB RAM. Two models will be available—a tabletop version with an improved speaker base said to deliver better sound than the current HomePod mini, and a wall-mounted variant featuring a flat square mounting plate. The wall model is expected in gray and silver, while the tabletop option will add two more finishes: Starlight and Rose. Both versions will support Siri AI voice control.
The HomeView won’t support a full App Store for third-party apps, though it will feature several first-party Apple apps. Also coming alongside it is an “Apple Home Collection” of compatible accessories—smart doorbells, locks, thermostats, sensors, cameras (indoor and outdoor), even a floodlight camera—all developed in collaboration with brands like LG and Schneider Electric. Some accessories developed by partners are not expected to ship until late this year. Apple plans to unveil HomeView on October 13, with availability around mid-November.
HomePod mini 2 & Apple TV 4K: What to Expect
The next HomePod mini upgrade—dubbed here as HomePod mini 2—will move up from the older S5 chip to the newer S10 chip used in Apple Watch Series 10. It will come in a broader color palette: green, pink, blue, white, and midnight.
The revamped Apple TV 4K is also on track for an October 13 debut, with a launch date of Friday, October 30. It’s rumored to include Apple’s new A19 chip with 8GB RAM. Additional upgrades could include built-in microphones for accessing Siri AI directly and a redesigned Siri Remote with a built-in speaker to help locate it.
Timeline & Rollout
The three devices—all set to be introduced at the event in New York on Tuesday, October 13—have staggered release schedules. HomeView is expected to ship around mid-November, while both the HomePod mini 2 and the Apple TV 4K are slated to reach customers on October 30.
Apple’s rumored moves with HomeView and refreshed home hardware suggest a renewed push into the smart home ecosystem. The touchscreen hub could serve as the command center for HomeKit-style accessories, while color and specification updates across the HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K bring these staples in line with modern expectations. What remains to be seen: pricing, how responsive Siri AI will be in practice, and whether missing elements—like third-party apps on HomeView—will dampen the appeal. As we await Apple’s official reveal on October 13, these leaks give a rich preview of what might be coming—and why Apple may finally be serious about rebuilding its smart home foundation. Your wallet should be ready mid-November.
