Apple announced HomeView, a smart screen-and-speaker device that acts as a control hub for smart home gadgets including cameras, a door lock, and thermostats from LG and Schneider Electric. The device pulls recently used app data from a connected iPhone or iPad and uses an upgraded Siri to respond to personalized, context-aware requests, such as playing a song mentioned in a text message. It also includes a recipe mode that formats ingredient lists and directions from compatible web recipes, with tappable inline timers.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple unveiled HomeView, a $299 smart home hub available in countertop and wall-mounted versions, featuring a 7-inch display, FaceTime camera, microphones and speakers. The device runs an updated Siri assistant, comes preloaded with apps like Calendar, Messages, Photos and Music, and can control smart home accessories such as locks, cameras and doorbells that Apple also announced.
techcrunch.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple has introduced HomeView, a square-shaped screen designed for controlling smart home devices. The device also supports hands-free FaceTime video calls and gives users access to Siri for voice commands.
wsj.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple has released an updated Apple TV 4K featuring far-field microphones for hands-free Siri use, on-screen text responses to queries, and the ability to pull context from a paired iPhone for content requests. The device now supports surround sound using up to four HomePod or HomePod mini speakers, up from two, and users can ask Siri to locate a missing remote. The new model costs $299, pre-orders open today, and it ships November 13.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-13
Apple unveiled the Apple Home Collection, a line of smart home accessories co-designed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, alongside new hardware including a HomeView smart display, updated Apple TV and HomePod mini. The collection includes indoor and outdoor cameras, a video doorbell, a door lock and thermostats, with LG supplying most devices and Schneider Electric contributing a thermostat.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-13
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.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-13
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.
techspot.com
· 2026-10-13
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.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-11
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.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-11
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.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-10
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.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-09
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.
androidauthority.com
· 2026-10-09
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