Apple’s “Welcome Home” Event Is October 13: What to Expect

Published October 13, 2026 · Updated October 13, 2026

Apple held its “Welcome Home” event on Tuesday, October 13 and unveiled HomeView, a new smart home display, along with a HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K and the Apple Home Collection of smart home accessories. Apple held an invite-only Apple Experience in New York rather than a livestreamed keynote.

Apple wasn’t done announcing new products in 2026. After unveiling the iPhone Duo and more at its September 9 event, the company returned on Tuesday, October 13 with its “Welcome Home” event. Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak teased the date on October 8 with a short video of an embroidered rainbow Apple logo and the message “Welcome home.”

Welcome home. October 13. https://t.co/ChelGSDOTI
— Greg Joswiak (@gregjoz) October 8, 2026

Here’s what Apple announced:

HomeView: The 7-inch smart home display costs $299, comes in silver, starlight, rose pink and space gray, and has a wall-mount version. Pre-orders opened October 13, with shipping on November 13.
Apple TV 4K: The new model costs $299 and has the A19 chip and hands-free Siri. It can pair with up to four HomePod speakers. Pre-orders opened October 13, with shipping on November 13.
HomePod mini 2: It costs $149. Pre-orders opened October 13, and it goes on sale October 30.
Apple Home Collection: Smart home accessories made with LG and Schneider Electric, including cameras, a doorbell, a lock and thermostats. Availability starts in December.