Apple is reportedly planning to hold an event on Tuesday, October 13, with a focus on new smart home products. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says the company could unveil an all-new smart home hub, a refreshed HomePod mini, and a new Apple TV 4K.

Gurman first outlined the expected product lineup last week. In the latest edition of his Power On newsletter, he added that Apple is planning to hold an event on October 13. Apple has not been identified as having formally announced the event in the available information.

What Apple could announce

The reported centerpiece is an all-new smart home hub. The source does not provide details about the hub’s design, software, features, or pricing, so its role in Apple’s home product strategy remains unclear.

Apple is also expected to introduce a new HomePod mini. The report does not specify how the product would differ from the existing model or whether the update would involve hardware, software, or both.

A new Apple TV 4K is reportedly part of the plans as well. No technical specifications, release timing, or pricing details have been provided for the streaming device.

Why the reported event matters

An event built around these products would put Apple’s smart home ambitions at the center of its announcement schedule. The three reported devices all relate to the home, but the available report does not confirm whether Apple intends to present them as part of a single connected platform.

For customers considering a HomePod mini or Apple TV 4K, the report could be a reason to wait before buying. However, the products and event remain framed as planned announcements rather than confirmed launches, and there is no information yet about availability.

What remains unconfirmed

Apple has not provided the event’s agenda, and the available information does not confirm whether other products will appear. It also does not establish whether the reported smart home hub, HomePod mini, and Apple TV 4K would ship immediately after the event.

The October 13 date comes from Gurman’s reporting and newsletter. Until Apple issues an official invitation or announcement, the event should be treated as a report rather than a confirmed Apple keynote.