Apple HomeView is out today. Apple's first-ever smart home display — a 7-inch screen with a camera, a speaker base and the new Siri AI built in — goes on sale today, Friday 13 November 2026, priced at $299. And it is not arriving alone: the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K launches on the same day, also at $299, with a faster A19 chip and hands-free Siri.
HomeView is the product Apple has been rumoured to be building for years: a cross between a small iPad and a HomePod, designed to sit on a kitchen counter or hang on a wall as the control centre of the home. It recognises up to six people in the household by face, shows each of them their own messages, calendar and reminders, makes FaceTime calls, plays music, and controls smart-home devices — all through Siri AI.
Read this first: the $299 price is not the whole story. The wall-mounted model needs a mount and power solution bought separately (from $59.95), some Siri features need a newer iPhone or iPad paired to the display, and Apple's own footnotes say expanded access to some AI features will eventually cost extra. The details — and who should actually buy one — are below.
What is Apple HomeView?
HomeView is a dedicated home display, not a general-purpose tablet. It has a 7-inch square Liquid Retina display (1088 x 1088 pixels), an A18 chip, a 12MP Center Stage camera and four far-field microphones, plus Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6 and Thread for connecting smart-home accessories. It can show up to nine live security-camera feeds at once, work as an Intercom between rooms, and control any accessory that works with Apple Home or Matter.
There is no App Store on HomeView. Instead it runs pre-installed Apple apps and can display widgets from your iPhone. What makes it different from an iPad on a stand is the personalisation: its camera and voice recognition identify who is standing in front of it, and switch to that person's own Home Screen — their Messages, FaceTime, Calendar, Reminders and Find My — when their paired iPhone or iPad is nearby and recently unlocked.
It is built around Siri AI, Apple's smarter voice assistant that debuted in iOS 27. Siri AI on HomeView is a beta, available in English initially, and Apple says certain server-based features have daily usage limits, with expanded access planned for a future fee that has not been announced yet.
Two models, one price — but the wall-mounted one costs more
Both versions of HomeView cost $299 in the US, but they are not the same purchase:
| HomeView (tabletop) | HomeView (wall-mounted) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (US) | $299 — cable and power adapter included | $299 — mount and power solution NOT included |
| Display | 7-inch square LCD, 1088 x 1088, 220 ppi, True Tone, 500 nits max / 0.3 nits min | Same display |
| Speakers | Two full-range drivers + down-firing woofer + two passive radiators in the base | Two full-range drivers only |
| Colours | Silver, starlight, rose pink, space gray | Silver, space gray |
| Extras needed | None | Mount from $59.95 (USB-C) or $79.95 (hardwired AC) |
The tabletop model is the complete package: display, speaker base, cable and adapter in the box. The wall-mounted model looks cleaner on a wall, but the mount and power solution are separate purchases — Apple's store lists Schneider mounts starting at $59.95, so the real cost of a wall-mounted setup is closer to $359 before tax. Amazon was also taking pre-orders on 12 November, with the space-gray tabletop model at $289.99 and the wall-mounted model at $299.
HomeView specs at a glance
| Spec | Apple HomeView |
|---|---|
| Display | 7-inch Liquid Retina, 1088 x 1088, 220 ppi, True Tone |
| Chip | Apple A18 |
| Camera | 12MP Center Stage, ƒ/2.4 |
| Microphones | Four far-field mics |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, Thread |
| Sensors | Temperature and humidity |
| Face recognition | Up to 6 household members, personal Home Screens |
| Assistant | Siri AI (beta, English at launch) |
| Smart home | Apple Home, Matter, Intercom, up to 9 camera feeds |
| Setup needs | iPhone on iOS 27.2+ or iPad on iPadOS 27.2+ |
| Price | $299 (US); ₹39,900 (India) |
The catches to know before you buy
HomeView is a first-generation product, and the launch comes with a few rough edges worth knowing about:
- Siri's smart-home bug: Apple says a software update will fix a Siri AI issue that stops Siri from controlling smart-home products like locks — but that update is not coming until next month. If hands-free lock control is the reason you want one, wait.
- Day-one update: HomeView ships with older 26.5 software and prompts you to update to version 27.2 during setup. Apple also released a pre-launch update on 12 November fixing nine security vulnerabilities, so budget a few minutes for updates before it works properly.
- Personal Siri needs a newer iPhone: HomeView can answer general questions on its own, but personal-context requests — acting on your messages, calendar and apps — need a paired Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone or iPad with Siri AI switched on.
- Camera features can cost extra: intelligent camera recognition (deliveries, cars, pets, familiar faces) needs compatible cameras and an iCloud+ plan — from $0.99 a month for one camera, $2.99 for five, or $9.99 for unlimited cameras.
- Not in the EU: HomeView is not on sale in the European Union, because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS there. It launches in Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the UK and the US.
Apple has also explained how HomeView keeps camera and microphone data private, using Secure Exclaves to protect it — a point worth noting for a device with a camera that lives in your kitchen or hallway.
The new Apple TV 4K is out today too
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K also launches today, 13 November, at the same $299 price. It runs on the new A19 chip, comes with 128GB of storage, adds Wi-Fi 7 support, and can connect up to four HomePods for surround sound. Hands-free Siri arrives with it too, running on tvOS 27.2 as a beta.
For most people this is the safer of the two launches: the Apple TV 4K is a proven product line getting a faster chip and better connectivity, while HomeView is an entirely new category with first-generation quirks. If your living room already runs on Apple TV, the new box is a straightforward upgrade. If you want a smart display, HomeView is the only Apple option — and the only one that puts Siri AI on a screen in the kitchen.
HomeView vs Apple TV 4K at a glance
| Apple HomeView | Apple TV 4K (4th gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (US) | $299 | $299 |
| Chip | A18 | A19 |
| What it is | 7-inch smart home display with camera + speaker base | Streaming box for the TV, 128GB storage |
| Siri AI | Built in (beta, English) | Hands-free, tvOS 27.2 (beta) |
| Best for | Kitchen counter / hallway — home control, FaceTime, family hub | Living room — streaming, gaming, HomePod surround sound |
| Watch out for | Wall-mount extras, Siri smart-home fix due in December, no EU sale | None reported — a routine upgrade |
Where to buy
Both devices are on sale from today, 13 November, at Apple Stores and through Apple Authorised Resellers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and India. Pre-orders opened in mid-October, and first orders are already reaching customers in Australia and New Zealand, where Friday arrived first. Apple's new Home Collection accessories — including the wall mounts — are also available to pre-order from today, with availability beginning in December.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Apple HomeView cost?
$299 in the US for either model — tabletop or wall-mounted. In India it is ₹39,900. But the wall-mounted model needs a mount and power solution bought separately (from $59.95), and some camera features need an iCloud+ subscription, so the total cost can be higher.
Do I need an iPhone to use HomeView?
Yes — setup requires an iPhone running iOS 27.2 or later, or an iPad running iPadOS 27.2 or later, plus Wi-Fi. For personal Siri features (your messages, calendar and apps), you also need an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone or iPad with Siri AI switched on.
Is HomeView available in Europe?
No. HomeView is not on sale in the European Union because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS there. Apple says it is still working with the EU to find a path to make it available.
Bottom line
Apple HomeView is the most interesting Apple launch of the year — a genuinely new product, not just a faster version of an old one — and at $299 the tabletop model is fairly priced for what it does. But it is a first-generation device with a Siri bug fix still a month away, daily limits on some AI features, and extra costs hiding behind the wall-mounted model. If you want a smart display in the kitchen and you already live in Apple's world, the tabletop HomeView is worth a look today. If you want the safe upgrade, the new Apple TV 4K is the better buy. And if you can wait, the December software update will tell you whether Siri on HomeView is ready for the job Apple is selling it for.
Would you put a $299 Apple screen in your kitchen — or is an iPad on a stand good enough? Let us know in the comments.
Sources: MacRumors — HomeView launch, iClarified — HomeView tabletop vs wall-mounted, Skimwire — HomeView and Apple TV 4K arrive Nov 13.
