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Apple’s HomeView Smart Home Hub Does Not Open Video Apps Directly
Apple has not enabled video apps to open directly on its new HomeView smart home hub. Even the company’s Apple TV service works only via AirPlay from an iPhone. However, audio and video apps developed for CarPlay will be able to appear on the HomeView screen without any changes.
Services that do not work directly also include Apple Books audiobooks, Apple Music Classical and Apple News Plus. A compatible iPhone connected to the device must be nearby to control them. Some content may require a subscription, and whether the apps work will also depend on the region. Although Apple TV is shown in promotional images, the phone requirement is mentioned in fine print on the announcement page. There is no separate App Store for HomeView. Therefore, apps cannot be downloaded as they can on an iPhone. In this respect, the device’s software system resembles CarPlay more than iOS or iPadOS. According to a document published for developers, compatible audio and video apps will open on HomeView without any changes. Video apps for CarPlay were released this year with iOS 27. However, automakers must enable this feature separately, and most have not yet done so. As a result, developers have had little interest in creating compatible apps. If services such as YouTube, Netflix and Disney+ add CarPlay support, their apps will also work on HomeView. The device’s processing power is not an obstacle, as HomeView runs on the A18 chip. The same processor is also used in the iPhone 16. Competing Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub devices allow users to watch videos without a phone. Preorder prices for select models start at $289 (approximately 490 manat). The device will go on sale on November 13.
Services that do not work directly also include Apple Books audiobooks, Apple Music Classical and Apple News Plus. A compatible iPhone connected to the device must be nearby to control them. Some content may require a subscription, and whether the apps work will also depend on the region. Although Apple TV is shown in promotional images, the phone requirement is mentioned in fine print on the announcement page. There is no separate App Store for HomeView. Therefore, apps cannot be downloaded as they can on an iPhone. In this respect, the device’s software system resembles CarPlay more than iOS or iPadOS. According to a document published for developers, compatible audio and video apps will open on HomeView without any changes. Video apps for CarPlay were released this year with iOS 27. However, automakers must enable this feature separately, and most have not yet done so. As a result, developers have had little interest in creating compatible apps. If services such as YouTube, Netflix and Disney+ add CarPlay support, their apps will also work on HomeView. The device’s processing power is not an obstacle, as HomeView runs on the A18 chip. The same processor is also used in the iPhone 16. Competing Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub devices allow users to watch videos without a phone. Preorder prices for select models start at $289 (approximately 490 manat). The device will go on sale on November 13.