Apple has launched HomeView — a new home device that combines a touchscreen display, a speaker system, an AI-powered voice assistant and a smart home control centre. The new product went on sale on 13 November, priced from $299.
Key points at a glance:
- The Apple HomeView features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and an A18 processor.
- The device recognises up to six users and personalises the home screen.
- The new product costs $299, but it is not yet available for sale in the EU.
Apple HomeView Specifications
HomeView It features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone technology and automatic brightness adjustment ranging from 0.3 to 500 nits. The device is powered by the Apple A18 processor.
The new product is available in two versions: a desktop model with an adjustable screen tilt and a wall-mounted model. The desktop model features an aluminium casing, a built-in subwoofer and support for Spatial Audio.
After leaving iPhone 18 Pro The company continues to expand the integration of artificial intelligence into its own ecosystem, bringing Siri AI’s capabilities to home electronics.
What Siri AI can do in HomeView
The device can recognise the faces of up to six family members and customise the interface for each user, displaying their calendar, reminders, messages and other personalised content.
Key features of HomeView include:
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FaceTime video calls;
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playing music, podcasts and videos;
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control of lighting, thermostats and door locks;
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simultaneous viewing of footage from nine CCTV cameras;
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searching for information and carrying out voice commands via Siri AI.
When paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad, the voice assistant can take the user’s personal context into account and perform actions across various apps.
Price and availability of HomeView
Both versions Apple HomeView cost in the US $299. The table-top model is available in four colours, whilst the wall-mounted model comes in two.
Sales have begun in the US, the UK, Canada, Australia, India, New Zealand and Singapore. However, the device is not yet on sale in European Union countries due to restrictions on access to Siri AI.
The AI assistant is currently available in a beta version in English. Apple also warns that there are daily limits on the use of certain AI features and plans to offer paid, enhanced access in the future.
