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Apple is developing a smart home tablet called HomeView, reportedly overseen by hardware engineering chief John Ternus. The device is positioned as part of Apple's push into the smart home category, an area seen as ready for a fresh approach.
Apple published a support document specifying that the wall-mounted HomeView needs a separately purchased USB-C power adapter rated at least 20W with 9V/2.22A support, since it ships without a mount or adapter in the box. Apple warns that using an insufficient adapter can trigger a 'Not Enough Power' message, and some third-party mounts allow hardwiring to a home's electrical system instead.
Apple introduced the HomeView smart display, a new Apple TV 4K with an A19 chip, and an updated Siri Remote, all now available for pre-order on Amazon ahead of their November 13 release. HomeView is a 7-inch touchscreen with facial recognition, Siri AI, and a Center Stage camera, priced at $299, matching the new Apple TV 4K's price, while the redesigned Siri Remote sells separately for $59.
Apple released developer and public firmware betas, build number 9B5043a, for several AirPods models including AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro 3. The rollout coincided with developer beta 4 of macOS 27.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and other OS updates. Apple has not disclosed what changes or fixes the new firmware contains.
9to5Mac's daily podcast rounded up its top stories for October 13, 2026, covering reported developments related to HomeView, the Apple TV 4K, and the HomePod mini. The episode was sponsored by Backblaze and is available through Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, and 9to5Mac's RSS feed.
Apple introduced HomeView, a smart home hub available in a domed desktop version and a wall-mounted version. Both share Spatial Audio support and two full-range drivers, but the standard model adds a down-firing woofer and dual force-cancelling passive radiators that the wall-mounted version lacks.
Apple released a chaotic three-minute commercial for its new HomeView smart display, showing a family of five navigating a frantic morning with spilled food, lost keys, thermostat squabbles, and a security-camera reveal of a daughter's secret boyfriend. The ad departs from Apple's usual polished aesthetic, and reactions have split sharply between confusion and recognition. Parents of teenagers, including several tech journalists on Threads, say the scene closely mirrors their actual mornings.
Apple's new HomeView smart display can recognize up to six people, but John Gruber reports that recognition requires a paired Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, not an Apple Watch. That device must be connected to the home's Wi-Fi network and have been recently unlocked for HomeView to identify a user by face or voice. HomeView costs $299, is available for pre-order now, and ships November 13.
At its 'Welcome Home' event, Apple introduced an Apple Home Collection of smart home security devices built with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, including multiple security cameras and a smart lock with a circular, twistable keypad priced at $349.95. Apple's VP of hardware engineering, Matthew Costello, said the products are designed to work seamlessly with Apple Home for simple, reliable and private home management.
Apple has launched HomeView, its first smart display, at a starting price of $299, alongside an updated Apple TV 4K that now also costs $299. The Apple TV 4K price marks another increase from its earlier $249 tag, following a price hike applied to existing Apple products back in June.
Apple launched its Siri AI-powered HomeView smart display for pre-order, but excluded the European Union from sale. The company says this is because Siri AI is not yet available on iOS in the EU, and it is 'working constructively' with regulators to find a path forward.
Apple unveiled HomeView, a $299 smart home display with a 7-inch screen for controlling accessories, FaceTime calls, and media. The company says it supports select third-party audio and video apps, but fine print in its press release reveals these require a 'paired and compatible iPhone nearby,' a detail missing from its main product page.