Apple launches HomeView smart display and refreshes home devices
Apple introduced HomeView, a $299 square-screen smart display with an A18 chip and face recognition for up to six household members. It also announced a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K at $299, a HomePod mini 2 at $149, and a Home Collection of third-party cameras, locks, and thermostats. The HomeView and Apple TV 4K arrive Nov. 13, while the HomePod mini 2 goes on sale Oct. 30 and Home Collection devices start in December.
Apple’s HomeView is a $299 smart display with a square 7-inch screen, an A18 processor, and a camera that can identify as many as six people in the home. It is offered in tabletop and wall-mounted forms; the wall version costs the same but needs a separately sold mount.
Apple also introduced a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K at $299, a HomePod mini 2 at $149, and a Home Collection of partner-made cameras, locks, and thermostats from LG and Schneider Electric. The HomeView and Apple TV 4K arrive Nov. 13, the HomePod mini 2 goes on sale Oct. 30, and Home Collection devices begin in December.
A face-recognizing display in shared rooms may change how households interact with calendars, messages, cameras, and music, potentially making smart-home control more ambient and personal. Families, guests, and people with multiple Apple devices could benefit from tailored screens, but privacy-sensitive users may weigh convenience against always-available cameras and recognition. The broader market may see more competition around home hubs, though adoption will depend on price, interoperability, and trust.