Bloomberg: New Apple TV and HomePod mini Due at 'Welcome Home' Event
The refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini are expected to share the stage with Apple's HomeView hub, according to Bloomberg.
Apple plans to unveil refreshed Apple TV and HomePod mini models at its "Welcome Home" event, Bloomberg reports. The two devices will debut alongside the HomeView, the home hub expected to headline the presentation.
According to the report, the HomePod mini refresh will arrive in a new series of colors. Earlier rumors pointed to powder pink and forest green joining blue, black, and white. The report also says the speaker will use an S10 processor for faster performance.
Apple has not confirmed the products or the event lineup. The company has made no public statement on the timing of a HomePod mini or Apple TV update.
Smart home push
The "Welcome Home" event was previously reported to take place on October 13, 2026, with Apple expected to make a major push into the smart home market around the HomeView hub. That device is positioned as the headline product of the event.
Neither Apple nor Bloomberg has given pricing or a release date for the new Apple TV and HomePod mini.
Quick answers
What will Apple announce at the "Welcome Home" event?
Bloomberg reports that new Apple TV and HomePod mini models will debut alongside the HomeView home hub.
Will the HomePod mini come in new colors?
The report backs up earlier rumors of a new color series, previously said to include powder pink and forest green alongside blue, black, and white.
Does the new HomePod mini have a new chip?
According to the report, the HomePod mini will feature an S10 processor for faster performance.