# Tom’s Guide Reports New Apple TV 4K at $299 Alongside $149 HomePod Mini 2

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Published on Savlume: 2026-10-13T13:13:07.484Z
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According to an early hands-on report from Tom’s Guide, Apple plans to introduce an updated Apple TV 4K priced at $299 alongside a second-generation HomePod mini for $149. The previewed streaming box reportedly adds an A19 chip, hands-free Siri AI microphones, multi-speaker pairing for up to four HomePods, and a redesigned Siri Remote featuring a built-in speaker for audible Find My pings. The author notes the remote is expected to be backward-compatible with older models, though the upgraded Siri AI functionality will initially launch as an English beta. Official commercial availability and merchant purchase options remain unconfirmed.

## Media review

In Tom's Guide's early look, the Apple TV 4K's most practical change is the remote's built-in chime, alongside broader Siri and HomePod features. The author finds the direction promising but says key aspects still need testing.

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- Source-reported strength: The author considers the remote's audible locating feature a practical way to avoid searching for a misplaced remote.
- Source-reported strength: The author says the new remote is backward compatible with existing Apple TV hardware.
- Source-reported strength: The author notes that the system calibrates speakers to the room, reducing setup work.
- Source-reported limitation: Some Siri AI capabilities will initially launch in English beta.
- Source-reported limitation: Four-speaker pairing is limited to the latest generation of Apple TV 4K, HomePod, and HomePod mini.

### Can the new remote work with existing Apple TV hardware?

The article says the remote is backward compatible with existing Apple TV hardware.

### How many HomePod speakers can the new Apple TV 4K pair with?

Up to four compatible HomePod speakers, according to the article.

### Are the new Siri AI features available to everyone at launch?

The source says the experience will initially launch in English beta, so some capabilities may not be available to everyone right away.
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Tom’s Guide: https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/apple-tv/apples-new-tv-4k-finally-lets-you-find-your-lost-remote-but-thats-not-even-its-biggest-upgrade

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