Apple is gearing up to introduce three new smart home devices—an updated HomePod mini, a next-gen Apple TV 4K, and an all-new home hub—likely in September or October. Internal preparations at Apple Stores indicate a refreshed shelf lineup to accommodate these devices. This follows years of leaks and speculation about upgrades. ([macrumors.com](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/24/new-homepod-mini-apple-tv-more-coming-soon/))
HomePod mini: Smarter Sound & Sleeker Specs
The upcoming HomePod mini is expected to finally embrace features like Siri AI and Apple Intelligence when used with a compatible iPhone, offering more natural, intelligent voice interactions. On the hardware front, reports suggest Apple will include its N1 chip and support for Wi-Fi 7, which promises faster wireless connections and better performance. The speaker may also benefit from a sound quality boost, a new Ultra Wideband chip, and for the first time, a red color option. Notably, the current HomePod mini model hasn’t been updated since its 2020 release. ([macrumors.com](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/24/new-homepod-mini-apple-tv-more-coming-soon/))
Apple TV 4K: Powering Up with AI & Next-Gen Hardware
The next Apple TV 4K is rumored to pack an A17 Pro or newer chip and increased RAM, aimed at delivering smoother streaming and handling more demanding AI tasks. One key feature expected is Siri AI support. Like the HomePod mini, this device could use the N1 chip and Wi-Fi 7, and the Siri Remote is expected to undergo a redesign. The current model, released in 2022, uses the A15 Bionic chip. ([macrumors.com](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/24/new-homepod-mini-apple-tv-more-coming-soon/))
Smart Home Hub: Apple’s Control Center, Reimagined
Alongside the speaker and TV refreshes comes a brand-new smart home hub intended for placement throughout the home—think kitchen, living room, bedroom. It may come in both tabletop and wall-mountable versions, with many users likely buying more than one. Its design merges a HomePod-style speaker with a 7-inch display, running a new homeOS platform built on tvOS. Its interface will blend elements of watchOS, iOS, and tvOS, including widgets, clock faces, and app icons. ([macrumors.com](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/24/new-homepod-mini-apple-tv-more-coming-soon/))
The hub is also expected to incorporate facial recognition so it can personalize what’s shown on screen depending on who’s viewing. As users approach or move away, UI elements may dynamically adjust in size. It’s likely to support FaceTime, home security monitoring, accessory management via HomeKit, photo galleries, calendars, music, and intercom features for households with multiple Apple devices. ([macrumors.com](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/24/new-homepod-mini-apple-tv-more-coming-soon/))
If launch timing holds, all three devices—the upgraded HomePod mini, the next Apple TV 4K, and the new smart home hub—could make their debut this autumn. ([macrumors.com](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/08/24/new-homepod-mini-apple-tv-more-coming-soon/))
Why this launch matters: Apple’s move toward deeper AI integration across its products reflects the broader industry trend of voice-driven smart home systems. The new home hub combines display, speaker, and smart functionality in one device—making it a potential core of Apple’s vision for seamless home automation. Keep an eye on how Apple handles privacy (especially with facial recognition), how much AI occurs on-device versus cloud, and whether the hardware and price can compete with offerings from Amazon, Google, and Samsung. These three updates could reshape how Siri and Apple gear operate in daily life.
