Apple is holding its highly anticipated “Welcome Home” event today, October 13, 2026, with several new smart home products expected to make their debut. The company has scheduled a special media experience in New York City at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, although questions remain about whether the announcements will include a public livestream.
Unlike Apple’s usual iPhone launches, the Welcome Home event is being organized as an in-person experience for selected journalists and creators. Apple has yet to announce a traditional keynote livestream, so viewers will need to follow its official channels for product announcements and possible presentation videos.
Will Apple’s Welcome Home Event Be Livestreamed?
Apple has not confirmed a public livestream for its October 13 event. The company’s official Apple Events page does not currently list the Welcome Home presentation or provide a streaming link.
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However, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has reported that Apple’s October 13 launch will include an online video presentation alongside the in-person media experience. This suggests Apple could release a prerecorded presentation, although its availability and exact publication time remain unconfirmed.
For now, viewers should check the following official platforms:
- Apple Events: Check whether Apple adds a keynote presentation or replay.
- Apple Newsroom: Follow official product announcements, specifications, pricing, and release dates.
- Apple’s YouTube Channel: Look for presentation videos, product introductions, and demonstrations.
Apple Event Today: US Start Time
Apple’s Welcome Home media experience begins at 9 a.m. ET on Tuesday, October 13, in New York City.
Here is the confirmed media experience timing across major US time zones:
| US Time Zone | Start Time |
|---|---|
| Eastern (EDT) | 9:00 a.m. |
| Central (CDT) | 8:00 a.m. |
| Mountain (MDT) | 7:00 a.m. |
| Pacific (PDT) | 6:00 a.m. |
| Alaska (AKDT) | 5:00 a.m. |
| Hawaii (HST) | 3:00 a.m. |
These times apply to the invited media gathering. Apple has not confirmed that an online presentation will begin simultaneously.
What Will Apple Announce at Today’s Event?
Apple is expected to introduce three major smart home products, with an emphasis on its upgraded Siri assistant and connected-home technology.
- Apple HomeView: A new smart home display reportedly designed to control compatible lights, cameras, thermostats, and other connected accessories.
- HomePod mini 2: An updated smart speaker expected to feature a faster processor, improved Siri capabilities, and additional colors.
- Apple TV 4K: A refreshed streaming device rumored to offer a faster chip, improved connectivity, and new smart home features.
As we previously reported, the new Apple TV and HomePod mini have been linked to the October 13 launch for several weeks.
The publication has also covered Apple’s official Welcome Home teaser and rumored hardware improvements for the upcoming Apple TV 4K.
For now, Apple’s official Newsroom remains the most reliable place to follow today’s announcements. We will update this article if Apple confirms a livestream or releases an official presentation video.
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