Apple Unveils New Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 and HomeView Smart Home Display in India
Cupertino, USA, October 13, 2026: Apple has unveiled a new range of smart home and entertainment products, including the Apple TV 4K powered by Siri AI, the HomePod mini 2 smart speaker and the new Apple HomeView smart home display. The launches expand the company’s connected home ecosystem, combining artificial intelligence, immersive audio, personalised entertainment and smart home controls.
The new products are priced at ₹39,900 for Apple TV 4K, ₹18,900 for HomePod mini 2 and ₹39,900 for Apple HomeView in India.
Apple TV 4K Gets Siri AI and Faster Performance
The new Apple TV 4K introduces a more conversational Siri AI experience powered by Apple Intelligence. Users can search for films and television shows using natural language, ask follow-up questions about content and receive personalised recommendations. Three built-in far-field microphones enable hands-free voice control.
Powered by the A19 chip, the device delivers up to 50% faster CPU performance and twice the GPU performance of its predecessor. A dedicated AV1 decoder is designed to improve streaming efficiency, while the updated Siri Remote adds Find My support with Precision Finding.
The Apple TV 4K also supports a four-speaker surround sound configuration with compatible HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers. It doubles as a smart home hub, enabling users to control connected accessories, manage automations and receive enhanced security camera notifications.
Priced at ₹39,900 in India, the new Apple TV 4K is available for pre-order, with retail availability scheduled to begin on November 13, 2026.
HomePod mini 2 Brings Improved Audio and Smart Controls
The new HomePod mini 2 features the Apple S10 chip, computational audio and enhanced smart home capabilities. It supports single-speaker playback, stereo pairing and multiroom audio, while its integration with the new Apple TV 4K enables a four-speaker surround sound setup.
A new feature called Sound Glow adds lighting effects that respond to music, creating a visual experience synchronised with bass, treble and album artwork.
Siri AI will arrive on HomePod mini 2 through a future software update, bringing richer music discovery, conversational responses and personalised assistance. The speaker can also recognise up to six household members by voice and control compatible smart home devices.
Available in pink, green, blue, white and midnight, HomePod mini 2 is priced at ₹18,900 in India. Pre-orders are open, with sales beginning October 30, 2026.
Apple HomeView Combines Display, Entertainment and Smart Home Control
Apple HomeView introduces a 7-inch Liquid Retina display designed for shared household use. It features facial recognition for personalised access, Siri AI, FaceTime, Apple Music and smart home controls. Users can place it on a tabletop or mount it on a wall.
The device offers Spatial Audio, personalised home screens and widgets, recipe assistance, messaging and video calling. Its smart home dashboard can display up to nine compatible camera feeds simultaneously, while supporting connected lights, thermostats, locks and other accessories.
Apple HomeView is priced at ₹39,900 in India, with a wall-mounted version available at the same price. Compatible wall mounts start at ₹6,900, with other options priced at ₹8,900 and ₹14,900.
All three products emphasise privacy, with Apple highlighting on-device processing, secure hardware and Private Cloud Compute for supported AI requests.
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