All the news from Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event

<figure> <img alt="" data-caption="" data-portal-copyright="Image: Apple" data-has-syndication-rights="1" src="https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/10/appleevent.jpg?quality=90&#038;strip=all&#038;crop=0,0,100,100" /> <figcaption> </figcaption> </figure> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">Apple is hosting an event on October 13th that seems like it will be all about its efforts for the smart home. The event&#8217;s tagline is certainly a big hint — “Welcome home” — but the company is also heavily rumored to be launching a series of new smart home products soon.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the rumored new products is <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/1002563/apple-smart-home-hub-homepad-rumor-launch-date">a smart home hub with a display</a> that will also feature the <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/994756/apple-ios-27-launch-iphone-siri-ai-update">newly released Siri AI assistant</a>, <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-30/apple-is-finally-ready-to-enter-its-next-big-category-the-smart-home">according to <em>Bloomberg</em></a>. <em>MacRumors</em> has obtained what appear to be official images of a new HomePod Mini with <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/25/first-look-at-homepod-mini-2/">refreshed colors</a> and a <a href="https://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/25/new-apple-tv-4k-leaked/">new Apple TV 4K</a> with a similar design to the current version. <em>Bloomberg</em> has <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-10-06/apple-s-smart-home-push-includes-doorbell-lock-thermostat-codeveloped-with-lg?accessToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJzb3VyY2UiOiJTdWJzY3JpYmVyR2lmdGVkQXJ0aWNsZSIsImlhdCI6MTc5MTMyMDkxNiwiZXhwIjoxNzkxOTI1NzE2LCJhcnRpY2xlSWQiOiJUTUdDN0lLSkg2VjUwMCIsImJjb25uZWN0SWQiOiJDNEVEQ0FFMUZBMDU0MEJFQTI0QTlGMjExQzFFOTA4MCJ9.LSK9jlXYPFHac9EpcJCErTgJNAwqmpV6qFoORcKffVo">also reported</a> that Apple is collaborating with LG on devices like a video doorbell and a thermostat, and <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1006727/apple-lg-leak-smart-home-deadbolt-lock-thermostat-temperature-sensor">recent leaked renders</a> appeared to show off some of those new devices.</p> <p class="wp-block-paragraph">The event takes place in New York at 9AM ET, and you can follow along with all of our coverage right here. </p> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009663/apple-tv-4k-siri-ai-microphones-4th-gen-announced">The new Apple TV 4K has built-in microphones so you can talk to Siri AI</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009672/homepod-mini-2-announced-apple-siri-ai">Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2, but it isn&#8217;t ready for Siri AI at launch</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009680/apple-home-collection-doorbell-lock-camera-smart-home-announced">The new Apple Home Collection includes a video doorbell, smart lock, and more</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009704/apple-homeview-smart-display-first-look">Apple launches HomeView, its first smart display for the home</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009816/apple-smart-home-event-homeview-homepod-mini-roundup">Everything Apple launched at its &#8216;Welcome Home&#8217; event</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009324/how-apple-can-win-the-smart-home">How Apple can win the smart home</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009317/apple-what-to-expect-welcome-home">What to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/tech/1009115/apple-may-have-filed-to-trademark-the-word-homeview">Apple may have filed to trademark the word “HomeView.”</a> </li> <li> <a href="https://www.theverge.com/news/1008039/apple-smart-home-event-october-13th">Apple announces surprise &#8216;Welcome home&#8217; launch event</a> </li> </ul>