Apple launches smart home push with hub, updated HomePod mini
Apple announces a new smart-home hub (J490), HomePod mini update, and fresh TV set-top box on October 13.
Apple is finally making its move into the smart-home market, a category the company has circled for years. Chief Executive John Ternus will lead the announcement on October 13.
At the centre is a new smart-home hub called J490. The company will also show the first HomePod mini update since 2020 and the first new TV set-top box since 2022.
- October 13
- Announcement date
- J490
- Smart-home hub code
- 2020
- HomePod mini last update
- 2022
- Apple TV last update
Why it mattersSmart-home products are becoming standard household items. Apple's entry signals the market is mature and puts pressure on rivals to innovate faster.
AustraliaAustralian Apple fans will get access to the same smart-home devices as global users. Compatibility with Australian broadband and NBN setups will be key for uptake.
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