Apple Unveils HomeView Hub at New York Event

Apple introduced its first smart home hub, refreshed Apple TV 4K, and expanded smart home products at its Welcome Home event in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, as the company increased its focus on connected home technology. According to Engadget, the new HomeView features a seven-inch Liquid Retina touch display, a speaker base option, and support for tabletop or wall-mounted placement. Apple said the device uses Apple Intelligence and Siri AI to provide personalized experiences.

Apple said HomeView can recognize the person using it and switch from a shared household interface to a customized view. The company also said the device keeps user information secure and separate while avoiding tracking or selling personal data.

According to Apple, HomeView runs on the A18 chipset, offers four countertop color options, and costs $299 for both versions. Pre-orders began at the event, with shipments scheduled for November 13.

The device will initially be available in English in the US, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the UK, while Canadian French support will be added later through an update, Apple said. Apple also announced an updated Apple TV 4K powered by the A19 chipset, which adds Siri AI features and smart home controls. According to Engadget, the device supports hands-free Siri requests through far-field microphones and can connect with up to four compatible HomePod speakers.

The updated Apple TV 4K includes a Siri Remote with Find My support and Precision Finding, and Apple said pre-orders opened at the event. The product costs $299 and will ship on November 13.