Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports that Apple is preparing the HomeView hub, a refreshed HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K for that date. The HomePod mini 2 and the new Apple TV 4K could go on sale October 30. Apple has not confirmed any product names, specifications, pricing, or release dates.
What HomeView Reportedly Looks Like
Apple’s rumored smart-home hub carries a name tied to a trademark filing, though that filing does not confirm the product will launch.
Apple’s rumored hub is reportedly called HomeView, with the name linked to a trademark filing attributed to an Apple-connected shell company. A trademark filing does not confirm a product will ship, nor that any final specifications will match what has been reported.
According to Gurman, HomeView would run on an A18 chip. The A18 configuration used in recent iPhones includes 8GB of RAM. The device is said to combine a touchscreen with Siri AI voice controls and a selection of Apple apps, but reportedly will not support a third-party App Store.
Two form factors are reportedly planned: a tabletop model with a metal speaker base and a wall-mounted version with a flat, square wall plate. Color options differ by design; the tabletop version would come in Gray, Silver, Starlight, and Rose, while the wall-mounted version may be limited to Gray and Silver.
The tabletop model is said to offer better audio than the current HomePod mini, though that claim comes from unverified leaks rather than independent testing. Gurman reports HomeView could be unveiled October 13 but may not ship until around mid-November.
Apple is also reportedly preparing an Apple Home Collection of third-party accessories to accompany the launch. Reported accessory types include:
- Smart doorbell
- Deadbolt lock
- Thermostat and temperature sensor
- Indoor and outdoor security cameras
- Floodlight camera
Partner accessories from LG reportedly may not arrive until late 2026, which could limit the ecosystem’s usefulness at launch.
HomePod Mini 2 and Apple TV 4K
Both devices reportedly share an October 13 announcement and an October 30 sale date, with meaningful chip upgrades in each.
The refreshed HomePod mini is reportedly moving from its current S5 chip to the S10 found in the Apple Watch Series 10. Reported color options include green, pink, blue, white, and midnight.
Apple TV 4K is reportedly getting a substantial chip upgrade. An A19 processor with 8GB of RAM would replace the A15 found in the current 2022 model. Apple is also said to be considering built-in microphones for Siri, reducing reliance on the Siri Remote for voice commands.
A revised Siri Remote may include a built-in speaker to help you locate it more easily. Both the HomePod mini 2 and the new Apple TV 4K reportedly share the same October 13 reveal and October 30 release schedule.
If these reports prove accurate, the lineup would represent one of Apple’s most significant smart-home hardware expansions in recent years, linking a dedicated display, refreshed speakers, upgraded streaming hardware, and a new accessory ecosystem under Siri. Apple has confirmed none of it. October 13 is the date to watch.
