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Apple's new HomeView smart home display costs $299 in either a speaker-base or wall-mounted version, but the wall-mounted model doesn't include a mount or power solution. Buyers must separately purchase one of three Schneider Home mounts, priced from $59.95 to $129.95, with the priciest PoE option not arriving until early 2027.
Apple has opened pre-orders for HomeView, a $299 smart home hub available in tabletop or wall-mounted versions, shipping November 13. The device features a 7-inch touchscreen powered by the A18 chip, multi-user Face ID recognition for up to six people, and a generative AI version of Siri that pulls from calendars, messages, and web searches.
Apple is hosting a dedicated 'Welcome Home experience' event in New York City on October 13th, its first ever focused solely on smart home products. Reports from Bloomberg and MacRumors suggest the company will unveil a new smart home display, possibly called HomeView, alongside a refreshed HomePod Mini and updated Apple TV. The display would mark Apple's first dedicated Apple Home hardware since launching HomeKit in 2014.
Apple is reportedly set to announce a new smart home hub called HomeView on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The device will reportedly feature Siri, a display, and an A18 chip, and come in countertop and wall-mounted versions. Gurman also reports Apple will unveil updated Apple TV and HomePod mini models the same day, alongside a previously reported LG partnership for a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will unveil a smart home display device called HomeView at Tuesday's event, with shipping expected in mid-November. The device uses an A18 chip, acts as a Siri-based HomeKit hub, and will come in countertop and wall-mounted versions. Gurman also reports Apple plans to show a new Apple TV box with an A19 chip and an updated HomePod mini with an S10 chip at the same event.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple's upcoming smart home hub will be called HomeView, debuting at the company's 'Welcome Home' event. The voice-controlled display will reportedly come in countertop and wall-mounted versions, support only limited Apple apps without App Store access, and rely on third-party accessories branded as the 'Apple Home Collection,' built with partners like LG and Schneider Electric.
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports Apple will unveil a smart home hub called HomeView at its October 13 'Welcome home' event, though release is expected around mid-November. The device reportedly uses an iMac G4-style design with a floating display and speaker base, runs on an A18 chip, and comes in four colors, alongside a wall-mountable version in silver or space gray.
New reports claim Apple's upcoming Apple TV refresh will include a built-in microphone for hands-free Siri commands, plus a redesigned remote with a speaker to help users locate it when misplaced. The device is also expected to feature an A19 chip to power Siri AI features, with shipping anticipated around October 30th alongside a refreshed HomePod Mini.
A troubleshooting guide offers practical steps to improve smart speaker accuracy, including cleaning the device, repositioning it away from walls and noise sources like fans, and adjusting sensitivity or wake-word settings on multi-speaker setups. It also recommends giving connected smart home devices and rooms unique, distinct names to avoid confusion.
In the latest episode of 9to5Mac Overtime, hosts Jeff Benjamin and Fernando Silva discuss Apple's rumored 'Welcome Home' event and an anticipated smart home hub called HomePad, which reportedly combines a speaker with a display. They also cover newly surfaced iOS 27.2 code references pointing to third-party smart home products, including devices from LG.
Govee's Mini Panel Lights are now selling for $99.99 on Amazon, a $50 discount from their regular price. The panels support customizable layouts and animated RGB lighting scenes controlled via app.
Bloomberg reports Apple is developing smart home devices with LG, including a doorbell, lock and thermostat that will carry LG's branding. LG will manufacture the products and provide customer support, while Apple contributes to design and engineering. The lineup is also expected to include a smart deadbolt, indoor and outdoor security cameras, and a floodlight camera, though the products are still months from release.