Greg Jozwiak teases October 13 'welcome home'
Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing Greg Jozwiak has made it exquisitely clear that there is an Apple release happening on October 13. The 17-second video is two people making a needlepoint Apple Logo, teasing the date. Expect the HomePad, or whatever Apple is going to call it, and all of those home automation peripherals. Welcome home. October 13. pic.twitter.com/ChelGSDOTI —…
Apple has unveiled a teaser for its "Welcome Home" event scheduled for October 13, 2026. The event is expected to introduce new smart home technology, according to rumors. The teaser video, featuring a stitched Apple logo with the words "Welcome Home," suggests that Apple may unveil a new HomePad smart home controller. Apple's existing smart home devices, such as HomePod mini and HomePod, as well as the Apple TV 4K, are rumored to receive updates, with a focus on enhancing Siri's AI capabilities.
Additionally, there are reports of a potential smart display, code-named "HomePad," that could combine an iPad with a HomePod or HomePod mini. This device would offer a 6-inch display, run a new operating system, and primarily rely on Siri for control. Apple might also introduce new smart home accessories, including a thermostat, smart deadbolt locks, sensors, and cameras, in partnership with LG.
The refresh of these smart home devices is seen as long overdue, given their integral role in many users' homes.
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