Apple unveils HomeView smart panel, HomePod mini 2, new Apple TV 4K and LG/Schneider Home Collection at 'Welcome Home' event
On October 13, Apple held a small, non-livestreamed "Welcome Home" event and announced seven smart home products. They are the HomeView smart panel, the HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and a Home Collection of accessories built with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. This is product news with no reported vulnerability, incident or threat activity. Its only security-relevant point is Apple's claim of end-to-end data encryption on the Home Collection devices.
Technical Details
- HomeView ($299, pre-order from October 15, on sale November 13) uses the A18 chip and runs generative-AI Siri AI. It supports third-party devices via Matter and direct Apple Home integrations.
- HomePod mini 2 ($149) uses the Apple S10 processor. Siri AI arrives later over the air.
- Apple TV 4K (4th generation, $299) uses the A19 chip and has far-field microphones for hands-free Siri.
- The Home Collection includes indoor and outdoor cameras, temperature sensors, thermostats, a video doorbell and a door lock. Apple says the end-to-end encryption means even LG and Schneider Electric cannot access the data. This claim is not independently verified in the article.
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Apple unveils HomeView smart panel, HomePod mini 2, new Apple TV 4K and LG/Schneider Home Collection at 'Welcome Home' event
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On October 13, Apple held a small, non-livestreamed "Welcome Home" event and announced seven smart home products. They are the HomeView smart panel, the HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and a Home Collection of accessories built with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. This is product news with no reported vulnerability, incident or threat activity. Its only security-relevant point is Apple's claim of end-to-end data encryption on the Home Collection devices.
Technical Details
- HomeView ($299, pre-order from October 15, on sale November 13) uses the A18 chip and runs generative-AI Siri AI. It supports third-party devices via Matter and direct Apple Home integrations.
- HomePod mini 2 ($149) uses the Apple S10 processor. Siri AI arrives later over the air.
- Apple TV 4K (4th generation, $299) uses the A19 chip and has far-field microphones for hands-free Siri.
- The Home Collection includes indoor and outdoor cameras, temperature sensors, thermostats, a video doorbell and a door lock. Apple says the end-to-end encryption means even LG and Schneider Electric cannot access the data. This claim is not independently verified in the article.