Apple is expected to unveil three products on October 13, 2026: a new smart home hub, an updated HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV, according to Bloomberg and other outlets. Apple has not announced any of them, and pricing and release dates remain unknown. The long-awaited Siri overhaul and Apple's home devices may finally come together.
The Three Expected Products
According to the reports, these are the products due on October 13.
- A new smart home hub (internal code J490)
- A new HomePod mini
- A new Apple TV
The HomePod mini would be its first refresh since its 2020 debut, and the Apple TV its first since the 2022 model. The larger HomePod is reportedly not part of this round, as it is waiting for advanced Siri features to be ready.
It is not yet clear whether Apple will hold a full event video or limit the announcement to press releases and short videos.
The Smart Home Hub Takes Center Stage
The display-equipped smart home hub is drawing the most attention. Piecing the reports together, the product looks like this.
- A square display of about 6 inches, with a countertop model and a wall-mounted variant
- No battery; power comes through USB-C
- It recognizes household members by voice or the front camera and switches contacts, calendars and app layouts for each person
- It supports FaceTime calls, music playback, recipes, photos and smart home control
A guest mode is also said to be planned so personal data stays hidden, and authentication through a nearby iPhone has been reported for cases where the device cannot identify the user.
The hub would enter the same market as Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub, suggesting Apple wants to claim the entry point to the home.
What to Expect from HomePod mini and Apple TV
The HomePod mini is rumored to get a newer chip and new colors such as pink and green. The Apple TV is also expected to move to a newer processor. Some reports mention newer wireless standards and more memory, but those details remain unconfirmed.
The biggest shared selling point is the new Siri. The AI-powered Siri only entered beta this year, and home devices appear to be where it will land.
A Hub Long Delayed
The hub has reportedly slipped well behind its original schedule, because the advanced Siri did not progress as planned. The readiness of Siri, rather than the hardware, appears to have held back the launch.
If the reports are accurate, the rollout of AI-based Siri has progressed far enough to bring it to home products at last.
Summary
Multiple outlets report that Apple will announce a smart home hub, HomePod mini and Apple TV on October 13, but all trace back to Bloomberg and Apple has made no official announcement. Pricing, release dates and detailed specifications must wait for the launch. Next week's announcement will show how far Apple's home strategy has taken shape around the new Siri.
