All the news from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event

Apple’s October 13th launch event — given the tagline “Welcome Home” — is all about its efforts for the smart home.

The event was headlined by the debut of the HomeView, Apple’s first smart home display. It also launched a collection of smart home devices, including cameras, thermostats, and a smart lock, in partnership with other companies.

On top of the new device categories, Apple also refreshed two familiar ones. The HomePod Mini 2 was announced with support for Siri AI, and the Apple TV 4K also received a Siri AI-focused refresh.

You can follow along with all of our coverage right here.

• Where to preorder the new Apple TV 4K

• Watch Apple’s reveal video for the HomeView

• The new Apple TV 4K has built-in microphones so you can talk to Siri AI

• Apple announces the HomePod Mini 2, but it isn’t ready for Siri AI at launch

• The new Apple Home Collection includes a video doorbell, smart lock, and more

• Apple launches HomeView, its first smart display for the home

• Everything Apple launched at its ‘Welcome Home’ event

• How Apple can win the smart home

• What to expect from Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event

• Apple may have filed to trademark the word “HomeView.”

• Apple announces surprise ‘Welcome home’ launch event

Source: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1008782/apple-welcome-home-event-news-announcements