GoKawiilApple unveils HomeView smart panel and six other devices at Welcome Home event
Apple held an unstreamed 'Welcome Home' event on October 13 where it introduced seven new smart home products, headlined by its first smart panel, the $299 HomeView. The lineup also included a new HomePod mini, an updated Apple TV, and Home Collection devices made in partnership with LG and Schneider Electric.
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The HomeView's A18 chip and generative AI-powered Siri suggest Apple is trying to match rivals like Amazon's Alexa+ panels and Google's smart displays, according to ZDNET's analysis. Partnering with LG and Schneider Electric on Home Collection products could indicate Apple wants broader third-party hardware tied into its ecosystem rather than building everything itself.
- Apple's first smart panel, HomeView, costs $299 and uses the A18 chip.
- Generative AI-powered Siri debuts in the smart home category via HomeView.
- Apple partnered with LG and Schneider Electric on new Home Collection devices.
Apple HomePod mini — Since Apple just expanded its smart home lineup, the HomePod mini is a perfect companion speaker to pair with new devices like the HomeView hub. It integrates seamlessly with Apple Home and Siri, letting you control your smart home setup with voice commands throughout your house.
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