Apple HomeView goes on sale today, November 13, giving Apple its first smart home display. The $299 device puts a 7-inch square touchscreen, a camera for FaceTime and the new Siri AI on a kitchen counter or a wall, and it can run your Apple Home setup without a HomePod or Apple TV.
Apple announced HomeView on October 13 and opened pre-orders the same day. It is now available from Apple’s website, the Apple Store app, Apple Stores and selected retailers, alongside a new Apple TV 4K, MacRumors reports.
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Apple HomeView specs and price
| Feature | Apple HomeView |
|---|---|
| Price | $299 (US), £299 (UK) |
| Models | Tabletop or wall-mounted |
| Display | 7-inch, 1088 x 1088, up to 500 nits |
| Chip | Apple A18 |
| Camera | 12MP Center Stage, f/2.4 |
| Microphones | Four beamforming mics |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, Thread |
| Smart home | Matter, Thread and Apple Home hub |
Both versions share the same screen, which dims down to 0.3 nits for bedside use. The tabletop model adds a downward-firing woofer and two passive radiators in its base, while the wall model relies on two full-range drivers in the display, according to Macworld. Both support Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos.
5 key Apple HomeView features
1. Siri AI. HomeView launches with Siri AI in beta, running HomeView software 27.2. It can handle follow-up questions, recipes, music picks and smart home control. Personal requests such as Messages or Calendar need a paired iPhone or iPad with Siri AI turned on. It works in English only at first.
2. Recognizes your family. The display can recognize up to six household members by face and switch to each person’s own Home Screen. Apple processes face and voice data in isolated Secure Exclaves, and guests can still use timers, music and basic controls.
3. A full home hub. It controls Matter and Thread accessories, including lights, locks, thermostats and blinds, and can show feeds from compatible security cameras.
4. FaceTime with Center Stage. The 12MP camera keeps people framed as they move around the room. It cannot be used as a security camera itself.
5. Intercom and messages. You can broadcast to other rooms, make calls and reply to Messages from the screen.
What the wall-mounted HomeView really costs
The tabletop model includes a USB-C cable and a 30W power adapter. The wall version does not. It needs a separate mount plus a USB-C cable and at least a 20W adapter.
Schneider Home mounts start at $59.95 for a USB-C wall connector and $79.95 for an AC-wired version, with a $129.95 Power over Ethernet mount coming in early 2027. With the cheapest mount, a wall-mounted Apple HomeView costs about $358.95 before other accessories.
Where Apple HomeView is available
HomeView launches in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. It is not on sale in the European Union, because Siri AI is not yet available on iOS there. Apple says it is working with the EU but has given no date.
Some features come with limits. Apple says certain server-side Siri AI features have daily usage caps, and expanded access will eventually cost extra.
Why Apple HomeView matters
Amazon and Google have sold smart displays for years. Apple is arriving late, and at $299 it costs more than many rivals. Its bets are privacy, tight iPhone integration and a much smarter Siri, which Apple is using HomeView to show off.
More is coming. Apple plans a Home Collection of cameras, thermostats and a smart lock made with LG and Schneider Electric between December and early 2027, according to Macworld. For more smart home news, read about the Home Assistant Connect AUX-2 and Google Wallet digital home keys, or see our latest stories.
FAQ
How much is Apple HomeView?
It starts at $299 in the US for both the tabletop and wall-mounted models. The wall model needs a mount sold separately, from $59.95.
Does Apple HomeView need a HomePod or Apple TV?
No. It works as an Apple Home hub on its own, with Matter and Thread support.
Is Apple HomeView available in Europe?
Not yet. Apple is not selling it in the EU because Siri AI is not available there, and it has not announced a date.
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