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Apple schedules October 13 Welcome Home event focused on smart devices

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Apple has scheduled a "Welcome Home" launch event for October 13, kicking off in New York at 9 a.m. ET. The presentation is widely expected to focus on revitalizing the company's smart home ecosystem through new hardware and software announcements. [1][3][5][16]

Reports anticipate the debut of a dedicated smart home hub—tentatively referred to as the HomePad—running an all-new homeOS platform. Leaks suggest the device may feature a six-inch touchscreen integrated with a speaker base, camera functionality for FaceTime and user recognition, and Standby mode elements. [1][3][7]

Apple is also expected to refresh its existing lineup with a second-generation HomePod mini and a new Apple TV 4K. Both upgraded devices are slated to adopt faster processors, such as S-series and A19 or A19 Pro chips alongside Apple's N1 connectivity chip, to support integrated Siri AI capabilities. [1][3][7]

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9to5Mac
[5] 9to5MacPublisher coverage

Apple ‘Welcome home’ event: Three new products are coming next week

Apple officially confirmed yesterday that it will hold a product launch event next week on October 13. With a “Welcome home” tagline, the launch is expected to focus on new smart home products. Here’s everything to expect at next week’s Apple event.

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Will Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event be livestreamed? Here’s what we know

Apple has confirmed a special ‘Welcome home’ product launch event is happening next Tuesday, October 13. But it hasn’t yet said whether there will be a keynote video. Here’s what we know.

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Source [19]9to5Mac

Apple announces special event for October 13: ‘Welcome home’

Today Apple announced a special event happening next Tuesday, October 13 with the tagline ‘Welcome home.”

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Macworld
[3] MacworldPublisher coverage

Welcome Home: 4 big Apple announcements coming next week

Macworld October is shaping up to be an exceptionally busy month at Apple Park. Apple is readying the iPhone Duo, a revamped Health app in iOS 27.2, a touchscreen MacBook Pro, and an overhauled iPad mini, which are all expected to launch by the end of this month. But that won’t be all. Apple announced on Thursday that it will be holding a special “Welcome Home” experience on October 13, where it will presumably launch its new smart home products.

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Notebookcheck
[16] NotebookcheckPublisher coverage

"Welcome home" - Apple event on October 13, 2026

Apple has officially announced its event for October 13. The “Welcome home” theme clearly points to the smart home: the HomePad, a new Apple TV 4K, and the HomePod mini 2 are expected. The event starts in New York at 3 p.m. German time; whether there will be a livestream remains unclear.

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The Verge
[1] The VergePublisher coverage

What to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event

We are quickly coming up on Apple's "Welcome Home" launch event, where we expect a host of smart home-related announcements. We are expecting refreshes to Apple TV and HomePod Mini, as well as a brand new smart home hub. We could also see the debut of a new platform called homeOS, and some partner devices…

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Source [18]The Verge

Apple announces surprise ‘Welcome home’ launch event

Apple has just announced a new October event, taking place in New York on October 13th at 9AM ET. The company is rumored to be launching smart home-focused products this month, and the event invite hints that'll be the case: Apple is using the tagline "Welcome home." At the event, Apple is rumored to announce…

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Tom’s Guide · Apple / AppleTrack
[9] Tom’s GuidePublisher coverage

10 Apple products we expect at the 'Welcome Home' event on Oct. 13 — HomePad, Apple TV 4K and much more

Apple's smart home ambitions come into focus on October 13 with 10 potential new devices we expect to see announced.

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Source [15]Tom’s Guide · Apple

Apple announces 'Welcome Home' event for Oct. 13 — HomePad and all the new products to expect

Apple could be launching its delayed HomePad next week, along with a suite of other smart home devices.

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What Hi-Fi? · Apple
[7] What Hi-Fi?Publisher coverage

Apple announces "Welcome Home" event for the 13th of October – are we finally about to see a new Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini?

Hot on the heels of its iPhone 18 Pro launch in September, Apple has announced its next event, with an apparent focus on smart home devices. According to MacRumors, the event, which is titled "Welcome Home", is rumoured to centre around an array of refreshed and all-new products, including a smart lock, doorbell and thermostat. All of which sound interesting, but we're more interested in the potential AV-related announcements.

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