Apple HomeView is a new home entertainment hub

Apple’s newest home device is powered by AI and starts at $299.

Apple has added a new product to its lineup with Apple HomeView, an entertainment hub that allows users to manage smart home devices and communicate with their friends and loved ones. It supports a plethora of existing Apple services and is powered by the company’s AI technology.

Apple HomeView sports a 7-inch display and can sit on a table or be mounted to a wall. Like with other smart home hubs, the Apple HomeView uses voice controls as users navigate different apps and tasks. The device uses facial recognition technology to help users access apps like Messages, FaceTime, Calendar, Reminders, and Find My.

The HomeView sits on a stand with a built-in speaker. It features a conversational version of Siri AI that uses personal context when spoken to. Apple states that “anyone in the home can ask Siri about virtually any topic and get an answer.”

Apple HomeView will cost $299 and launches on November 13, 2026. It was announced alongside a handful of other Apple products, including an AI-powered Apple TV upgrade and a collection of smart home devices.

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