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Apple Unveils Its First Smart Display, HomeView, and New Home Devices
Apple unveiled new devices for the smart home, security and entertainment at an event held on October 13. The main product at the event was the HomeView smart display, which can be placed on a table or mounted on a wall. It is the company’s first smart display and the first completely new device category it has launched since Vision Pro. HomePod Mini 2, an updated Apple TV 4K and Apple Home Collection devices were also showcased at the event.
HomeView features a 7-inch square Liquid Retina touchscreen and an A18 processor. The display reaches 500 nits of brightness and dims to 0.3 nits at night to reduce eye strain. When the user approaches, more detailed information appears on the screen; when the user moves away, the interface is simplified. The sound system consists of 2 speakers, a downward-firing subwoofer and 2 passive radiators that enhance bass. The device also supports immersive spatial audio. The smart display recognizes 6 people by their faces and creates a personalized home screen for each user. The home cameras section can display 9 video feeds simultaneously. An iPhone or iPad is required for the initial setup. After that, the device can be controlled by touching the screen or using Siri AI. FaceTime, Calendar, Safari, Weather, Apple TV and compatible third-party apps also work on it. Both versions of HomeView will sell for $299 (approximately 510 manat). Sales will begin on November 13. The tabletop model will be available in silver, starlight, pink and dark gray. Silver and dark gray have been selected for the wall-mounted model. One of the wall accessories will sell for $59.95 (approximately 100 manat). The other will cost $79.95 (approximately 140 manat). The PoE version, which is powered through a network cable, will cost $129.95 (approximately 220 manat). This version will be released in early 2027. Due to a limitation related to Siri AI, HomeView will not be sold in the European Union.
The Apple Home Collection series includes a video doorbell developed with LG. It will cost $250 (approximately 430 manat). A floodlight camera will sell for $400 (approximately 680 manat). The indoor and outdoor cameras will each cost $200 (approximately 340 manat). The video doorbell shows visitors and packages left at the door using separate cameras. The indoor camera rises for monitoring when no one is home. When the user returns, it turns downward to protect privacy. Encrypted footage can be stored for 10 days with an iCloud Plus subscription.
The series also includes a $350 smart lock (approximately 600 manat). In addition, 2 thermostats will go on sale. Each will sell for $200 (approximately 340 manat). Temperature sensors will cost $40 (approximately 68 manat). The smart lock can unlock automatically when a recognized user approaches. The products will go on sale in December, while some accessories will arrive in early 2027. The video doorbell and cameras will initially be sold only in the US and the United Kingdom. The lock will be available only in the US and Canada. HomePod Mini 2 will sell for $149 (approximately 250 manat). The smart speaker will arrive in stores on October 30. The model will be available in pink, green, blue, white and midnight. Siri AI support will be added later through a software update. The new Apple TV 4K features an A19 processor. According to Apple, the device’s central processor is 50 percent faster, while its graphics processor is 2 times faster. Pricing starts at $299 (approximately 510 manat). Sales will begin on November 13. The new Siri Remote, which can be located by making it play a sound, will also work with previous Apple TV models.
HomeView features a 7-inch square Liquid Retina touchscreen and an A18 processor. The display reaches 500 nits of brightness and dims to 0.3 nits at night to reduce eye strain. When the user approaches, more detailed information appears on the screen; when the user moves away, the interface is simplified. The sound system consists of 2 speakers, a downward-firing subwoofer and 2 passive radiators that enhance bass. The device also supports immersive spatial audio. The smart display recognizes 6 people by their faces and creates a personalized home screen for each user. The home cameras section can display 9 video feeds simultaneously. An iPhone or iPad is required for the initial setup. After that, the device can be controlled by touching the screen or using Siri AI. FaceTime, Calendar, Safari, Weather, Apple TV and compatible third-party apps also work on it. Both versions of HomeView will sell for $299 (approximately 510 manat). Sales will begin on November 13. The tabletop model will be available in silver, starlight, pink and dark gray. Silver and dark gray have been selected for the wall-mounted model. One of the wall accessories will sell for $59.95 (approximately 100 manat). The other will cost $79.95 (approximately 140 manat). The PoE version, which is powered through a network cable, will cost $129.95 (approximately 220 manat). This version will be released in early 2027. Due to a limitation related to Siri AI, HomeView will not be sold in the European Union. The Apple Home Collection series includes a video doorbell developed with LG. It will cost $250 (approximately 430 manat). A floodlight camera will sell for $400 (approximately 680 manat). The indoor and outdoor cameras will each cost $200 (approximately 340 manat). The video doorbell shows visitors and packages left at the door using separate cameras. The indoor camera rises for monitoring when no one is home. When the user returns, it turns downward to protect privacy. Encrypted footage can be stored for 10 days with an iCloud Plus subscription. The series also includes a $350 smart lock (approximately 600 manat). In addition, 2 thermostats will go on sale. Each will sell for $200 (approximately 340 manat). Temperature sensors will cost $40 (approximately 68 manat). The smart lock can unlock automatically when a recognized user approaches. The products will go on sale in December, while some accessories will arrive in early 2027. The video doorbell and cameras will initially be sold only in the US and the United Kingdom. The lock will be available only in the US and Canada. HomePod Mini 2 will sell for $149 (approximately 250 manat). The smart speaker will arrive in stores on October 30. The model will be available in pink, green, blue, white and midnight. Siri AI support will be added later through a software update. The new Apple TV 4K features an A19 processor. According to Apple, the device’s central processor is 50 percent faster, while its graphics processor is 2 times faster. Pricing starts at $299 (approximately 510 manat). Sales will begin on November 13. The new Siri Remote, which can be located by making it play a sound, will also work with previous Apple TV models.