Apple has announced three new products for its smart home ecosystem: the Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2 and fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. All three devices bring deeper smart home integration and support for Apple's new conversational Siri AI, powered by Apple Intelligence. The announcements mark Apple's latest push into connected homes, with a focus on entertainment, automation and personalised AI experiences.

The biggest announcement is Apple HomeView, a new smart home hub featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and A18 chip. It is available in tabletop and wall-mounted configurations. HomeView supports facial recognition for up to six users, offering personalised access to apps including Messages, Calendar, FaceTime and Reminders. It also features Siri AI, smart home controls, video calling and support for monitoring up to nine security camera feeds simultaneously.

The device features built-in speakers with computational audio and supports compatible Matter smart home accessories. Price: India pricing has not been specified in the provided announcement. Availability: Pre-orders begin October 13, with sales starting November 13.

Apple has also introduced the HomePod mini 2, powered by the Apple S10 chip, with improved computational audio and 360-degree sound. The biggest upgrade is support for Siri AI, which will enable more natural conversations, improved music discovery and personalised requests. However, Siri AI will arrive through a future software update.

The speaker also introduces Sound Glow, which synchronises lighting effects with music, and supports a four-speaker surround sound setup when paired with the new Apple TV 4K. It comes in five colours: pink, green, blue, white and midnight. India price: ₹18,900, Availability: Pre-orders begin October 13, with sales starting October 30.

The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K gets the A19 chip, delivering up to 50% faster CPU performance and twice the GPU performance compared with its predecessor. It also features three far-field microphones for hands-free Siri interactions, a dedicated AV1 decoder for efficient streaming and a redesigned Siri experience that helps users discover content through conversational requests.

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The updated Siri Remote adds Precision Finding support, while the device can connect with four compatible HomePod speakers for surround sound. Apple TV 4K also doubles as a smart home hub, with support for camera notifications, smart home automation and AI-generated video descriptions. India price: ₹39,900; Availability: Pre-orders begin October 13, with sales starting November 13.

Siri AI is central to Apple's latest announcements. The upgraded assistant supports conversational interactions, broader knowledge-based queries and personalised responses using information from compatible Apple devices. In India, Siri AI will support English at launch on the new Apple TV 4K, while HomePod mini 2 users will receive it through a future update. Some personal-context features require an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. With these launches, Apple is expanding beyond individual smart home accessories towards a more integrated connected-home ecosystem. However, with the HomePod mini 2 priced at ₹18,900 and Apple TV 4K at ₹39,900, the company continues to position its smart home hardware in the premium segment.