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Apple Unveils HomeView Display for Controlling Smart Home Devices
Apple has released the HomeView display for controlling smart home devices from one place. It can control lights, thermostats, door locks, and security cameras. Preorders opened October 13, and sales will begin November 13. The starting price will be $299 (approximately 510 manat).
HomeView has a 7-inch square Liquid Retina touchscreen and no physical buttons. The screen reaches a brightness of 500 nits. To reduce eye strain at night, the brightness can be lowered to 0.3 nits. The desktop model will be sold in silver, starlight, pink, and space gray. Only silver and space gray will be available for the wall-mounted model. 3 separate mounts have been developed for the wall-mounted model. The version with a USB-C connection will be sold for $59 (approximately 100 manat). The model connected to electrical wiring will cost $79 (approximately 130 manat). The PoE version, which receives power through a network cable, will cost $129 (approximately 220 manat). The desktop version’s movable component, made of stainless steel, helps adjust the screen’s viewing angle. The device has an A18 processor and a 12 MP FaceTime camera. The Center Stage feature keeps the person speaking in the center of the frame, while 4 microphones record audio. The model with a speaker has 2 audio drivers built into its display. The downward-firing subwoofer is paired with 2 passive radiators that reduce vibration. Multiple HomeView devices can also be used as an intercom system for talking within the home.
HomeView supports the Matter and Thread protocols. These standards help different smart home devices communicate with one another. The device runs on a separate system called HomeView Software and does not have an app store. Messages, Music, Weather, Calendar, Safari, FaceTime, and Home are included by default. Some third-party media apps compatible with CarPlay are also expected to work in the future.
The camera and voice recognition system can distinguish among 6 family members. The screen displays each user’s personal calendar, messages, photos, apps, and small information panels. When the user moves away from the device, the screen locks, and personal data is not stored on the device itself. According to Apple, Siri queries are not recorded, and no ads are displayed on the screen. An iPhone or iPad is required for setup and some security checks. HomeView can open live feeds from security cameras and display footage from 9 cameras at the same time. Doorbells, locks, thermostats, and security cameras developed with LG and Schneider Electric as part of the Apple Home Collection are expected to go on sale in December. Prices will range from $199 to $349. That is approximately 340 manat to 590 manat. An iCloud+ subscription with 2 TB of storage will be required for AI-generated descriptions of camera recordings.
HomeView has a 7-inch square Liquid Retina touchscreen and no physical buttons. The screen reaches a brightness of 500 nits. To reduce eye strain at night, the brightness can be lowered to 0.3 nits. The desktop model will be sold in silver, starlight, pink, and space gray. Only silver and space gray will be available for the wall-mounted model. 3 separate mounts have been developed for the wall-mounted model. The version with a USB-C connection will be sold for $59 (approximately 100 manat). The model connected to electrical wiring will cost $79 (approximately 130 manat). The PoE version, which receives power through a network cable, will cost $129 (approximately 220 manat). The desktop version’s movable component, made of stainless steel, helps adjust the screen’s viewing angle. The device has an A18 processor and a 12 MP FaceTime camera. The Center Stage feature keeps the person speaking in the center of the frame, while 4 microphones record audio. The model with a speaker has 2 audio drivers built into its display. The downward-firing subwoofer is paired with 2 passive radiators that reduce vibration. Multiple HomeView devices can also be used as an intercom system for talking within the home. HomeView supports the Matter and Thread protocols. These standards help different smart home devices communicate with one another. The device runs on a separate system called HomeView Software and does not have an app store. Messages, Music, Weather, Calendar, Safari, FaceTime, and Home are included by default. Some third-party media apps compatible with CarPlay are also expected to work in the future. The camera and voice recognition system can distinguish among 6 family members. The screen displays each user’s personal calendar, messages, photos, apps, and small information panels. When the user moves away from the device, the screen locks, and personal data is not stored on the device itself. According to Apple, Siri queries are not recorded, and no ads are displayed on the screen. An iPhone or iPad is required for setup and some security checks. HomeView can open live feeds from security cameras and display footage from 9 cameras at the same time. Doorbells, locks, thermostats, and security cameras developed with LG and Schneider Electric as part of the Apple Home Collection are expected to go on sale in December. Prices will range from $199 to $349. That is approximately 340 manat to 590 manat. An iCloud+ subscription with 2 TB of storage will be required for AI-generated descriptions of camera recordings.