GoKawiilApple unveils $299 HomeView smart home display
Apple introduced the HomeView, a 7-inch square smart home hub, at its 'Welcome Home' event. The $299 device comes in wall-mounted and speaker-base versions, supports Siri, video calls, HomeKit Secure Video, and functions as a Matter controller and Thread Border Router. Preorders open today in four colors, with shipping starting November 13th.
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The launch follows reported delays tied to Apple's AI-powered Siri overhaul, which only shipped last month, suggesting the HomeView was held back until Siri's capabilities were ready to support it. This positions Apple to compete more directly in the smart home hub market against devices like Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub.
- HomeView costs $299 and ships November 13th in four colors.
- Device supports Siri, video calls, HomeKit cameras, and acts as a Matter/Thread hub.
- Launch reportedly follows delays linked to Apple's Siri AI upgrade timeline.
Source: theverge.com — Jay Peters, 2026-10-13
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