Apple Unveils $299 HomeView Smart Display With Siri AI and Personalised Home Controls

Apple introduced HomeView, a $299 smart home display that combines an AI-powered Siri assistant, controls for household devices, and entertainment features. The launch puts Apple in more direct competition with Amazon and Google, which already offer smart displays for connected homes.

Unveiled on October 13, Apple HomeView features a front-facing display, built-in speakers, microphones and a FaceTime camera. The device measures 7 inches wide and comes in countertop and wall-mounted versions, with preorders opening ahead of its November 13 release.

Apple has included apps such as Calendar, Messages, Photos, FaceTime, Notes, Reminders, Music and Podcasts. Users can check appointments, make video calls, follow recipes or play entertainment without relying on their iPhones.

Apple HomeView Brings Siri AI and Personalised Controls

One of HomeView’s main features is its ability to recognise individual household members and automatically adjust the interface. Apple says the device can identify up to six people and display their messages, calendar appointments, contacts, notes, and preferred apps when they approach.

The device usesApple’ss upgraded Siri AI assistant to handle voice requests and manage connected home equipment. Its personalised interface is designed to make HomeView useful as a shared household device while providing relevant information to individual users.

Apple is positioning the display for everyday activities, particularly in kitchens and shared living spaces. For example, someone preparing dinner can follow a recipe, check a schedule, or start a FaceTime conversation without reaching for a phone.

Smart Home Dashboard Supports Cameras, Lights and Locks

HomeView also serves as a central control panel for compatible smart home devices. Users can ask Siri to adjust thermostats, switch lights on or off, lock doors and display security camera feeds.

Apple introduced several smart home accessories alongside HomeView, including a smart deadbolt lock, security cameras and a doorbell. When someone arrives at the door, the display can notify household members, letting them check their connected security equipment.

The device combines these controls with familiar Apple services, reducing the need to switch between a smartphone and separate smart home interfaces. Its built-in speakers also let it play music, and the screen can display photo slideshows when it’s not being used for other tasks.

Price, Availability and Apple’s Smart Home Plans

Apple HomeView costs $299 and will be available starting November 13, 2026. The device comes in four colours: silver, starlight, rose pink, and space grey, with countertop and wall-mounted configurations.

The launch marksApple’ss latest effort to expand beyond its HomePod speakers and strengthen its position in the smart home market. Amazon’s Echo Show and Google’s Nest Hub already offer similar voice assistance and household controls, while Apple emphasises personalised experiences and integration with its existing ecosystem.

Apple may also be developing more ambitious home devices. Bloomberg reported in 2024 that the company was working on a tabletop device with a robotic arm that can move its display, though Apple has not announced such a product.