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Apple releases HomeView software ahead of November 13 launch
Apple has released software for its upcoming HomeView smart home hub, giving an early look at how the device will work.
HomeView, announced earlier in October, is a home device with a display that recognizes faces to personalize the experience.
The software shows 20 wallpaper options, face editing for the Lock Screen, and a Control Center.
It also includes Light and Dark modes, Snoopy animations, and a new launcher called BreadBoard.
The update suggests Apple may have planned an earlier release, but the software does not explain the delay.
HomeView costs $299 and launches November 13, alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K.
Apple released HomeView Software 27.2 ahead of the smart home hub’s November 13 launch.
The update includes 20 default wallpapers, each available in light and dark variations.
It also offers an early look at the device’s face-editing interface and other software features.
The HomeView is priced at $299 and is available for preorder from Apple’s website.
- Who
- Apple released HomeView Software 27.2.
- What
- The update includes 20 wallpapers and reveals features of the upcoming HomeView smart home hub.
- When
- October 30, 2026, according to MacRumors; 9to5Mac reported it on October 31.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The software runs on the HomeView, which is set to launch on November 13.
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Apple announced the HomeView.
MacRumors reported that Apple released HomeView Software 27.2.
9to5Mac reported the release and said the update was available ahead of the device’s launch.
The HomeView is scheduled to launch.
- Software
- HomeView Software 27.2
- Wallpapers
- 20, in light and dark variations
- Price
- $299
- Launch
- November 13
- Display
- 7-inch Liquid Retina display
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Of course I had to virtualize a HomeView 😅First look at the face editing UI.
Apple HomeView is designed to be shared by everyone in the home yet feel completely personal to each user.
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Apple has just shipped software for the HomeView. New platform, new launcher: HomeView doesn’t run SpringBoard, PineBoard, or SoundBoard, it runs a new launcher called BreadBoard. It also has a dedicated process for its Control Center UI called CupBoard.
Of course I had to virtualize a HomeView 😅 First look at the face editing UI.
HomeView setup animation found in HomeView Software 27.2