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HomeView
Apple HomeView (wall-mounted; left) and HomeView (countertop; right)
DeveloperApple
ManufacturerFoxconn
TypeSmart speaker
ReleasedNovember 13, 2026; 10 days' time (2026-11-13)
AvailabilityNovember 13, 2026; 10 days' time (2026-11-13)
Introductory price
  • US$299
HomeView software
Apple A18
CPU2 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores
Memory8 GB
Display7 in (178 mm) 1088 × 1088-pixel resolution at 220 ppi
Graphics5-core GPU
SoundStereo speakers
InputMulti-touch screen
Camera12 MP Center Stage camera
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth 6.0
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Matter
PowerWired (30 W USB-C adapter included for countertop; Wall-mounted supports USB-C, AC, and PoE via separately purchased power mount)
Online services
Apple Home, Siri AI / Apple Intelligence, iCloud, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts
Dimensions
  • 5.38 to 6.82 in (13.7 to 17.3 cm) H × 5.73 in (14.55 cm) W × 3.78 to 5.13 in (9.6 to 13.0 cm) D
  • Wall-mounted: 5.73 in (14.55 cm) H × 5.73 in (14.55 cm) W × 0.39 in (0.99 cm) D
Weight
  • 2.1 lb (953 g)
  • Wall-mounted: 0.63 lb (286 g)
RelatedHomePod
HomePod Mini
Apple TV
Websitewww.apple.com/apple-homeview/

The HomeView is a smart speaker developed by Apple. Part of the Apple Home family, it was announced on October 13, 2026, alongside the Apple TV 4K (4th generation) and the HomePod Mini 2. It is Apple's first smart speaker to feature a graphical user interface. The device acts as a smart display, as well as a home hub to control Apple Home accessories. The HomeView's software features a limited selection of apps and voice control with Siri AI. It will be released on November 13, 2026.

Overview

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The HomeView was announced on October 13, 2026, at an Apple event with the tagline "Welcome home" alongside the Apple TV 4K (4th generation) and the HomePod Mini 2.[2][3] Additionally, it was revealed that the European Union would have a late launch due to restrictions on Siri AI.[4]

The HomeView features a seven-inch display in an aluminum case.[5][6][7] The countertop model has a base and stand that are similar to the iMac G4.[8][9] The device has a single front-facing camera and is powered using USB-C without a battery.[10] While the countertop version includes a 30 W USB-C power adapter, the wall-mounted version does not include the power adapter, which must be purchased separately. The wall-mounted option has mounting options for the device to be powered by USB-C, as well as by AC and PoE power, all of which are Schneider Electric branded.[9] The countertop version is available in four standard color options—Silver, Space Gray, Starlight, and Rose Pink—while the wall-mounted version is available in Silver and Space Gray.[11][12]

Model Countertop version Wall-mounted version
Base colors
  • Silver
  • Space Gray
  • Starlight
  • Rose Pink
 N/a

Specifications

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Design

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The HomeView features a seven-inch touchscreen equipped with True Tone technology, supporting an automatic brightness range from 500 nits for sunlit environments down to 0.3 nits for low-light nightstand use. The interface automatically adjusts the amount of information displayed based on the user's proximity. It is built with an aluminum housing attached to a domed speaker base via a stainless steel hinge that allows for smooth angle adjustments, similar to the iMac G4.[11][12]

Hardware

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The HomeView uses the A18 chip with TSMC's 3 nm process.[11][12]

The HomeView features built-in temperature and humidity sensors, alongside an ambient light sensor and accelerometer.[13]

Operating system

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The HomeView runs an operating system called HomeView software, a forked version of iOS, iPadOS and tvOS.[citation needed] The HomeView will ship with HomeView software 26.5 at launch.[14] The operating system does not have the App Store, but media from third-party apps can be streamed from an iPhone via CarPlay.[15] It runs a launcher named BreadBoard and a Control Center process named CupBoard.

Technical specifications

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The HomeView software full integration with personal context features requires a paired iPhone running iOS 27.2 or later, or an iPad running iPadOS 27.2 or later.[16]

Reception

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Several critics compared the wall-mounted HomeView to a "giant Apple Watch" or a "battery-less iPad".[17][18] Marques Brownlee said he was "not convinced" and criticized the high price, lack of an App Store and limited facial recognition, believing the device is "a skip for most people".[19][20]

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ↑ Tuohy, Jennifer Pattison (October 13, 2026). "Apple launches HomeView, its first smart display for the home". The Verge. Retrieved October 14, 2026.
  2. ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (October 8, 2026). "Apple announces special event for October 13: 'Welcome home'". 9to5Mac. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
  3. ↑ Clover, Juli (October 8, 2026). "Apple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home'". MacRumors. Retrieved October 8, 2026.
  4. ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (October 13, 2026). "HomeView isn't launching in the EU, here's why". 9to5Mac. Retrieved October 14, 2026.
  5. ↑ Loyola, Roman (October 1, 2026). "Leak reveals four colors for Apple's new smart home hub". Macworld. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Apple HomeView Hands-On: It's Pretty Damn Cute, but Do You Need One?". Gizmodo. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
  7. ↑ Gurman, Mark. "Apple is finally ready to enter its next big category: the smart home". Bloomberg News. Retrieved October 17, 2026.
  8. ↑ Charlton, Hartley (September 30, 2026). "Apple Smart Home Hub to Feature iMac G4-Style Design". MacRumors. Retrieved September 30, 2026.
  9. 1 2 Wong, Raymond (October 13, 2026). "Apple Officially Announces Its Smart Home Hub: the HomeView". Gizmodo. Retrieved October 13, 2026.
  10. ↑ Cross, Jason (October 1, 2026). "Apple's home hub isn't what you think it is". Macworld. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  11. 1 2 3 Charlton, Hartley (October 13, 2026). "Apple Announces 'HomeView' Smart Home Hub". MacRumors. Retrieved October 13, 2026.
  12. 1 2 3 Miller, Chance (October 13, 2026). "Apple unveils new HomeView smart display: pre-order today for $299". 9to5Mac. Retrieved October 13, 2026.
  13. ↑ "Apple HomeView Includes Temperature and Humidity Sensors". MacRumors.
  14. ↑ Rossignol, Joe (November 1, 2026). "Apple's HomeView Ships With Six-Month-Old Software". MacRumors. Retrieved November 2, 2026.
  15. ↑ Chokkattu, Julian (October 13, 2026). "The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved October 14, 2026.
  16. ↑ Charlton, Hartley (October 13, 2026). "HomeView Needs an iPhone or iPad for Some AI Features". MacRumors. Retrieved October 13, 2026.
  17. ↑ Chokkattu, Julian (October 13, 2026). "The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the Home". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved October 13, 2026.
  18. ↑ "Apple's $299 HomeView Is Ready to Take Over Your Countertops and Walls - CNET". October 13, 2026. Retrieved October 13, 2026.
  19. ↑ Rossignol, Joe (October 15, 2026). "MKBHD is 'Not Convinced' About Apple's New HomeView, Here's Why". MacRumors. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
  20. ↑ "MKBHD says Apple's new $300 HomeView is a "skip for most people"". Dexerto. October 14, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026.
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