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Apple unveils $299 HomeView hub, with some AI features needing an iPhone or iPad
Apple has announced HomeView, a screen and speaker for the home that can also control connected devices such as cameras, thermostats and locks.
The 7-inch device can sit on a table or be mounted on a wall, and starts at $299 in the United States.
It is designed for households of up to six people, with face recognition used to show information for the person using it.
HomeView can display details from Messages, Photos, Calendar and Reminders, make FaceTime calls, play music and act as a digital photo frame.
Some personal Siri AI features need a compatible iPhone or iPad paired with the hub; general questions and conversation with Siri remain available without Apple Intelligence support on that device.
Some camera recording summaries and searches also require a compatible Apple device and an eligible iCloud+ subscription.
HomeView ships on November 13, and wall buyers need to purchase a separate mount, starting at $59.95.
Apple announced HomeView, a smart home hub with a screen, speaker and Siri AI features.
The device has a 7-inch screen and can be placed on a table or mounted on a wall.
Both tabletop and wall-mounted models cost $299 in the U.S., and the device ships on November 13.
Some features that use personal information or intelligent camera tools require a compatible Apple device.
The wall-mounted model requires a separate mount and power solution to operate.
- Who
- Apple announced the HomeView smart home hub.
- What
- It is a smart display and speaker with Siri AI and smart home controls. Some features require a paired Apple device.
- When
- Apple announced it on October 13, 2026. It ships on November 13.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Apple positioned HomeView as a showcase for Siri AI and as a hub for controlling smart home devices.
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Apple announced HomeView and opened pre-orders.
HomeView is scheduled to ship, with first deliveries expected.
Apple says a Power Mount PoE Wired option will be available.
- Screen
- 7 inches
- U.S. price
- $299 for each model
- Models
- Tabletop and wall-mounted
- Users
- Supports up to six users
- Wall mount options
- $59.95 and $79.95; a $129.95 option is planned for early 2027
- Availability
- Ships November 13
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It recognizes your face to shift from a household screen to your own experience, fills the room with incredible sound, keeps you connected to the people who matter most with FaceTime, and makes it easy to control your smart home
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