Everything Apple launched at its ‘Welcome Home’ event
Apple's 'Welcome Home' event showcased a new suite of smart home hardware, headlined by the HomeView smart display and updates to the HomePod Mini and Apple TV 4K. The event also introduced a new line of co-branded smart home accessories.
Why it matters
The event marks a significant expansion of Apple's smart home strategy, aiming to unify its ecosystem through dedicated hardware hubs and integrated security devices.
Apple unveiled a slate of new smart home gadgets at its aptly named “Welcome Home” event today, including its first (and highly anticipated) smart home hub. That flagship announcement came alongside much-needed refreshes for Apple’s HomePod Mini and TV 4K devices, and a selection of new smart home and security accessories designed together with trusted third-party manufacturers.
Catch up on all of Apple’s new hardware announcements in our roundup below, or click through for more detailed coverage on each.
The HomeView is Apple’s first smart display
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