GoKawiilApple unveils HomeView, a 7-inch smart home touchscreen display
Apple has introduced the HomeView, its first smart home display, featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen, a 12MP camera, and built-in Siri. The device is available in both wall-mounted and tabletop versions and includes a Home Widget that mirrors the Apple Home app, letting users control thermostats, locks, cameras and scenes directly from the screen.
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The HomeView appears aimed at competing directly with smart displays from Amazon and Google, giving Apple a dedicated hub for HomeKit devices rather than relying solely on iPhones or iPads. Features like face/iPhone authentication for unlocking doors suggest Apple is prioritizing security for sensitive smart home actions, though how this performs at scale remains to be seen in wider testing.
- Apple's HomeView is a 7-inch touchscreen smart display available in wall-mounted and tabletop forms
- It includes a 12MP camera, Siri integration, and a Home Widget linked to the Apple Home app
- Sensitive actions like unlocking doors require face or iPhone authentication
Apple HomePod mini — If you're excited about Apple's new HomeView smart display, the HomePod mini is a great companion for expanding Siri and smart home control to other rooms. It pairs seamlessly with Apple's ecosystem for intercom, music, and HomeKit automation, making your whole house smarter alongside the HomeView hub.
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