Apple launches HomeView smart display: 7-inch screen, $299, first Siri AI home hub
tomwarren · x · 2026-10-13
Apple has launched HomeView, its long-rumored first smart display for the home, per The Verge's hands-on.
- $299, 7-inch square touchscreen on a speaker base, 12MP FaceTime camera, tabletop and wall-mounted options
- Four colors (silver, starlight, rose pink, space grey); acts as a smart home hub with Matter controller and Thread Border Router, orchestrating new Apple Home cameras, thermostats, and a door lock
- Positioned as the centerpiece of Apple's home push alongside new Siri AI, favoring a beautiful multipurpose screen over novel smart-home features
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