Apple plans to make push into smart-home market on Oct 13, Bloomberg ...
- On Tuesday, October 13, 2026, Apple unveiled the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K featuring an A19 chip, integrated Siri AI, and far-field microphones; the device costs $299 and ships November 13.
- Expanding Apple's home ecosystem, the new set-top box serves as a central smart home hub and introduces support for four-speaker surround sound setups using HomePod speakers.
- The A19 chipset delivers up to 50 percent faster CPU performance and 2x faster GPU speeds, while the upgraded Siri Remote includes Precision Finding to simplify location tracking.
- Apple confirmed that Siri AI functionality will arrive in beta for second- and third-generation Apple TV 4K models via tvOS 27.2 update, extending AI-driven discovery to existing hardware.
- Positioned against more affordable competitors like Roku and Amazon, the $299 price point has drawn analyst attention regarding value proposition, while deepening integration with the HomeView smart display.
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