Apple Prepares New Apple TV 4K With A19 Chip For Home Event

Apple is expected to unveil a new Apple TV 4K on October 13, 2026, during its Welcome Home event, bringing a faster chip, Siri AI support and new hardware features to its streaming device lineup. The update marks the first major Apple TV 4K refresh since 2022.

According to 9to5Mac, the new model is expected to move from the A15 Bionic chip to an A19 chip. The upgrade is designed to improve performance and enable new Siri AI capabilities.

The reported Apple TV 4K changes include a microphone built into the device, an updated Siri Remote with a built-in speaker, and the N1 wireless chip. The microphone would allow users to interact with Siri without pressing a remote button.

According to What Hi-Fi, leaked details also point to an A19 Pro chip with 8GB RAM and an expected store release date of October 30. The publication said the details came from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, while noting Apple had not officially confirmed them.

Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman said the new home devices are intended to rely on Siri AI as Apple expands its smart home strategy.

"They'll rely on Siri AI," Gurman said on his Power On podcast.

Apple's upcoming hardware push also includes expectations for a refreshed HomePod mini and a new smart home hub. Finance Yahoo reported that Apple has been positioning these devices as part of a broader effort to strengthen its home ecosystem.

Finance Yahoo reported that Apple's Wearables, Home and Accessories segment declined from $41.24 billion in fiscal 2022 to $35.69 billion in fiscal 2025, while Services revenue increased from $68.43 billion in fiscal 2021 to $109.16 billion in fiscal 2025.

The HomePod mini is expected to receive an S10 chip upgrade from the current S5 chip, according to What Hi-Fi. The publication also reported expected new color options and a future Apple HomeView device with a touchscreen and Siri support.

Apple has confirmed the October 13 event date through a teaser from marketing chief Greg Joswiak, while product details remain unconfirmed ahead of the announcement.