Apple concluded its Welcome Home event in New York on October 13, 2026. During the event, it revealed major announcements by introducing a range of smart home products. The company announced Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. Apart from unveiling three of its products, it has also launched Apple Home Collection that includes cameras, a smart door lock and thermostats which is developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
The Apple Welcome Home event announcements have been introduced six weeks after John Ternus took over as Apple’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Until now, Apple’s smart home range depended on software, speakers and third-party accessories. With a range of home products launched by Apple, the company will now have a wider presence.
Apple Homeview Brings A New Way to Entertainment
Apple Homeview has a stunning 7 inch liquid retina display which brings entertainment, connection and smart home management together in one place. One can play music, do FaceTime, monitor home and do hands free automations with voice calls.
Homeview recognises users by their faces so that they can access their personal content easily.
HomeView has the ability to recognize up to six people where it delivers a personalized experience for each of them. Each user can personalize his/her own Home Screen with apps and widgets while personal content stays private from others. Shared photo albums can, however, be enjoyed by everyone, including guests.
Homeview also features Siri AI, which is a new version of Siri which is more capable and conversational. Further, it has been built in such a way that it can be placed on a tabletop or wall mounted to fit in spades in hallway or entryway. It comes in four stunning colours, silver, starlight, rose pink, and space gray, each finished with a matching cable.
What is the Homeview Price & When will it be available?
Apple Homeview will be available through pre-order in India from November 13, 2026. It is priced at Rs 39,900. It will not be launched in the European Union (EU) for now as Siri AI is not yet available there.
Homepod 2 Mini Smart Speaker
Apple announced the next-generation HomePod mini 2 that is capable of giving audio experiences in new colour options and Siri AI support. It is a room filling audio device that can be paired with the new Apple TV 4K. It is Apple’s most immersive home theatre setup yet that makes it easy for different users to manage with just a voice command.
Apple HomePod Mini 2 Features Siri AI
The key highlight of the new Hompod Mini is that it is supported by Siri AI, which will be added through a future software update. It can help users to find information across apps and perform everyday tasks such as finding a song mentioned in a message, setting reminders, finding recipes, etc. It can recognise up to 6 members by their voice and provide personalised experience.
One of the key highlights of the new HomePod mini is support for Siri AI, which will arrive through a future software update. The upgraded assistant is designed to offer more natural conversations, understand personal context and provide more detailed responses using its broader knowledge.
What is the Homepod Mini 2 Price & When will it be available?
The HomePod mini 2 is priced at Rs 18,900 in India. People can pre-order it ahead of its October 30 release.
Apple TV 4k Comes with New Hardware And Audio Features
Apple TV 4K is a 4th generation TV that retains the previous model’s design but comes with A19 chip, three far field microphones and a dedicated AV1 decoder. It gives up to 5 percent faster CPU performance and twice the graphics performance. These features will ensure smoother performance while streaming or playing games.
Apple TV 4K supports Siri AI that includes on screen suggestions and answers. Users have the access to speak to Siri without even picking up the remote. In case the remote is misplaced, one can find it with the help of Find My and Precision Finding.
What is Apple TV 4K Price & When will it be available?
Apple TV 4K is priced at Rs. 39,900 and will be available from November 13, 2026.
Apple Home Collection
Apple will launch smart home accessories such as indoor and outdoor cameras, thermostats, temperature sensors, a video doorbell, and a door lock. For this, it has teamed up with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.
Apple’s "Welcome Home" event was its most aggressive push towards getting into the home market till date. The event showcased transformation of basic electronics devices into a unified and AI driven ecosystem which is bound to be centered around privacy and seamless integration. Apple has finally laid down a comprehensive foundation by getting into the hardware category of home products based on AI.
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