At 9 PM Beijing Time on October 13, Apple staged a new product launch event under the theme of "Welcome Home," introducing groundbreaking products including its inaugural smart home hub, HomeView, and the next-generation HomePod mini 2. On the evening of the unveiling, Apple's stock price surged to an all-time peak during early US stock market trading, propelling its total market capitalization to a staggering $5.06 trillion. Looking ahead, Apple has outlined plans to roll out a cutting-edge home security monitoring service by 2027, along with a suite of privacy-centric home security cameras and automation gadgets. Leveraging AI technology, these devices will be capable of analyzing their surroundings without the constant need for traditional cameras to record video, thereby alleviating users' concerns over privacy.

HomeView empowers users to seamlessly control a multitude of smart home functions through intuitive touch interactions or voice commands via Siri AI. Furthermore, Apple has forged strategic partnerships with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric to co-develop the Apple Home Collection, a premium line of smart home products. Notably, HomeView is designed to be interoperable with a wide range of smart home accessories that adhere to industry standards.