Apple's "Welcome Home" event featured all the new smart home hardware coming to the Apple lineup.

To get surround sound using Apple devices, you're looking at almost $900 for a system with no subwoofer or center channel. There are better options.

An addendum to our report about the HomePod mini 2 working as a default speaker on all Mac models with Wi-Fi 6E and later: Apple says this ability extends to the full-sized HomePod 2.

With a profoundly more capable and conversational Siri AI, new ways to enjoy music, and a more immersive home theater experience, HomePod mini does more than ever before Users can enjoy room-filling audio with a single speaker,

Apple's new Apple TV 4K supports four-HomePod surround sound. See compatible speakers, confirmed prices, system costs, and setup limitations before buying.

A new report suggests that Apple could launch its HomeView smart display in two styles alongside a new HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K.

The new Apple TV 4K has an updated A19 chip, which Apple says is 50% faster than the existing A15 processor. This should should translate into a zippier experience opening streaming apps and navigation should be pretty much lag-free.

The new Apple TV 4K streaming box has a very premium price tag and doesn’t add desired home theater features. is a senior reviewer covering TVs and audio. He has over 20 years experience in AV, and has previously been on staff at Digital Trends and Reviewed.