Apple Unveils HomeView — a Smart Speaker, Display, and Home Control Hub in One

Apple has unveiled a new device called HomeView. Combining the functions of a smart speaker, home control hub, and personal display, the device lets users listen to music, make video calls, view cameras around the home, and control compatible smart devices. One of its most interesting features is its ability to recognize different family members and provide each person with a personalized screen.

7-inch display and four color options

HomeView features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display. The display's brightness automatically adjusts to the surrounding environment, ranging from 0.3 nits to 500 nits. True Tone technology adjusts the color temperature to match the ambient lighting.

The device has an aluminum body, with the display connected to the acoustic base through a mechanical joint made of stainless steel. This design allows the display's tilt angle to be adjusted. In addition to the tabletop version, Apple has also developed a wall-mounted model.

HomeView is available in silver, light gold, pink, and gray.

A separate screen for each family member

HomeView can recognize up to six users. It displays a personalized home screen, apps, and widgets for each person. This allows family members to view their own messages, calendars, reminders, and other personal information without mixing them up with anyone else's data.

The device supports the new Siri AI version. The updated assistant is expected to hold more natural conversations and take the context of the conversation into account. When a compatible iPhone or iPad with Apple Intelligence is connected, Siri will also be able to use information from the user's apps to provide more personalized responses.

Music, FaceTime, and smart home control

HomeView's audio system consists of two listener-facing full-range speakers, a low-frequency driver, and two passive radiators. The system automatically adjusts the volume and bass.

The device supports Apple Music, podcasts, Apple TV, and compatible third-party services. Thanks to Handoff, users can bring an iPhone close to the display to continue playing music from the phone on HomeView, or vice versa. Communication features include FaceTime video calls with Center Stage support, voice replies to messages, and Intercom for sending announcements to other Apple devices in the home.

As a smart home hub, HomeView can be used to adjust lighting and temperature, lock doors, close blinds, and view security cameras. The display can show feeds from nine cameras at the same time. With compatible cameras and an iCloud+ subscription, the system can recognize people, pets, packages, and vehicles, and send notifications about events. It can also detect the sound of an alarm and issue alerts on other Apple devices.

A dedicated privacy protection system

HomeView is powered by the Apple A18 processor. Protected computing environments called Secure Exclaves are used to process data from the cameras and microphones. This approach allows sensitive data to be processed separately from the rest of the system. Personal information is displayed on the screen only after the user has been recognized. This requires that person's paired and recently unlocked iPhone or iPad to be nearby.

Price and release date

Apple has begun accepting preorders for HomeView in the US, Canada, Australia, India, New Zealand, and the UK. Both the tabletop and wall-mounted versions cost $299. Sales are scheduled to begin on November 13.

Additional power accessories are also available for the wall-mounted version:

• a mount powered via USB Type-C — starting at $59.95;
• an option for a wired connection to the electrical grid — starting at $79.95;
• a version supporting power over an Ethernet cable — will go on sale for $129.95 in early 2027.

HomeView will not be available in European Union countries for now. This is because the Siri AI service is not available in the region.