What to expect from Apple's Oct. 13 'Welcome home' event

Apple has confirmed it will hold a product launch event on Tuesday, Oct. 13, with the tagline "Welcome home." The products themselves are not confirmed, but according to Bloomberg reporting compiled by 9to5Mac, the event is expected to focus on smart home devices.

An in-person press event plus an online video. Members of the press will attend in New York City, and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has described an "online video presentation" for everyone else. 9to5Mac expects press releases and a video around 9 a.m. ET, though Apple has not confirmed the timing.

HomeView smart display. The headline product is expected to be Apple's long-rumored smart display, which Bloomberg says will be called HomeView. According to Bloomberg, it has a 6-inch square screen on a half-dome base with a metal arm, and reportedly comes in wall-mount and countertop versions. Gurman reports it can recognize who is talking to it or approaching it and adjust what's on screen. Reports say it will be announced Oct. 13 but won't be available until November.

New Apple TV 4K. Apple is also expected to announce its first Apple TV 4K update since November 2022. It will reportedly keep the same design but use an A19 or A19 Pro chip, bringing Siri AI and Apple Intelligence to the Apple TV for the first time. It could also add built-in microphones, and the Siri Remote might gain a speaker to make it easier to find.

HomePod mini 2. The HomePod mini is expected to get its first major upgrade, with an S10 chip replacing the current S5 and adding Siri AI support. It will reportedly come in pink, white, green, blue, and black.

LG-built HomeKit accessories are further out. Apple has reportedly worked with LG on "second-party" HomeKit accessories, including a smart lock, thermostat, doorbell, and cameras. Bloomberg says they won't be released for "at least a few more months," though Apple could still preview them as part of its home strategy.