Apple October 2026 smart home product launch event
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Apple announces 'Welcome home' event with three new products
Mark Gurman reports that the HomePad can recognize who is talking to it or approaching it and adjust the screen accordingly.
According to Bloomberg, the HomePad will have a 6-inch square display atop a half-dome base with a metal arm.
Apple is working with LG on 'second-party' HomeKit accessories including a smart lock, thermostat, doorbell, and cameras.
Apple smart home event preview
Apple last released a new Apple TV set-top box in 2022.
Some of Aqara's camera hubs are compatible with Apple's AI video descriptions.
The event invitations featured a rainbow-colored Apple logo.
Apple announces new second-party HomeKit products with exclusive iPhone feature
The Dynamic Island shows feedback when iPhone launches setup during first tap to pair an accessory.
The accessory writes an 'apple-deviceid' in the Matter payload stored on its NFC tag to help iOS identify it when tapped.
Bloomberg reported that Apple likely will not release these accessories for at least a few more months.
“for at least a few more months.”