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Technology · Consumer gadgets · published 2026-10-13 · via Wired

Apple Expands Smart-Home Push With HomeView, HomePod Mini 2, and Apple TV 4K

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Apple announced a renewed smart-home strategy centered on three new devices: the HomeView smart display, the HomePod Mini 2, and a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. The company also introduced smart-home products made with LG and Schneider Electric, including a video doorbell, thermostats, and security cameras. The push follows improvements to Siri AI and a more mature Matter-compatible ecosystem.

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At a New York media event, Apple introduced three devices: HomeView, HomePod Mini 2, and a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K. HomeView combines a 7-inch square screen with a speaker base and runs a standalone system without the App Store; Apple selects apps including Messages, Safari, FaceTime, and Spotify.

HomeView supports six iCloud profiles and can display individualized views when its camera identifies someone, if that person's iPhone is nearby and recently unlocked. Setup needs an iPhone 15 Pro or newer. Apple also described LG and Schneider Electric co-designed products, such as cameras, a doorbell, thermost

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