Apple launches HomeView smart hub, preorders open
The short version
Apple introduced the HomeView, a 7‑inch smart hub priced at $299, with preorders now open. The device can display up to nine video feeds and serve up to six family members, expanding its smart home ecosystem.
HomeView is a 7‑inch smart display and speaker priced at $299.3 Apple opened preorders for HomeView on the day of the announcement.3 The hub can serve up to six family members and provides access to Apple’s ecosystem, apps, and the Siri generative AI chatbot.3
Users can control smart home devices such as smart blinds and smart locks through HomeView.3 HomeView can display up to nine simultaneous video feeds.3 The device’s screen serves as a showcase for Siri AI.4
Apple also announced the Apple TV 4K and HomePod Mini alongside HomeView.4 The new smart home lineup includes a smart lock, thermostat, and video doorbell that work with HomeView.2 Wired described HomeView as a 7‑inch display with customizable “faces,” likening it to a hybrid of an iPhone and an Apple Watch.1
Why it matters
A smart home hub is a central device that connects and controls various smart devices within a household.2
The HomeView’s 7‑inch display can show up to nine video streams simultaneously, making it suitable for monitoring multiple rooms.3
Apple’s HomeView integrates with the company’s existing ecosystem, allowing users to manage devices like smart locks, thermostats, and video doorbells.2
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