Apple HomeView is a new home device that blends elements of the HomePod, iPad and Apple Watch, and is designed to be central to the home with integrated Siri AI and personalized experiences for up to six people.
Apple HomeView design and models
The HomeView is a square 7‑inch Liquid Retina display that measures 5.73 inches across with a 9.8 mm thickness. It ships in two configurations: a speaker model with a dome‑shaped base and a wall‑mounted version that attaches to the wall. With the speaker base attached the unit measures from 5.38 to 6.82 inches tall and 3.78 to 5.13 inches deep. The speaker model weighs 2.1 pounds; the wall model weighs 0.63 pounds. The speaker HomeView is available in silver, starlight, rose pink and space gray; the wall model is limited to silver and space gray.
Both versions include a USB‑C port on the back and must be plugged in to operate. The speaker model ships with a color‑matched 1.5m USB‑C cable and a 30W power adapter; the wall‑mounted version does not include additional equipment and requires separately purchased mounting hardware. Both models are priced at $299.
Display and audio
The 7‑inch Liquid Retina display offers adjustable brightness from 500 nits down to 0.3 nits, which Apple says is the lowest brightness option on an Apple display to date. Both versions have speakers at the bottom of the display with two custom full‑range drivers and Spatial Audio support. The speaker base adds a custom down‑firing woofer and dual force‑cancelling passive radiators. Each HomeView includes four microphones—front, rear, left and right—for far‑field Siri support. The device supports computational audio for tuning loudness and bass at any volume and can be used in multiroom setups over AirPlay.
Camera, privacy and the A18 chip
A 12‑megapixel front camera supports FaceTime and Center Stage, allowing the view to widen or zoom depending on a user’s position or the number of people on a call. HomeView runs on an A18 chip that includes Siri AI support and a Secure Exclave for processing camera and microphone feeds in a way Apple says cannot be accessed by Apple or the operating system. Face and voice recognition happen on‑device, with no visual or audio data exposed to the operating system.
Personal context and access to personal content require authentication and a nearby iPhone or iPad. Household members must have an Apple Account and be added as members of the shared home in the Home app. Personal content is shown only when a user is actively in front of the HomeView and a recently unlocked iPhone or iPad is on the same Wi‑Fi network; the HomeView must also recognize the person by face to display personal data. Guests and unrecognized users can control smart home accessories, set timers, play music and check the weather, but will not see personal information.
Software, faces and apps
HomeView does not include an App Store; it runs built‑in Apple apps and widgets, including Apple Music, Podcasts, Calendar, FaceTime, Safari, Alarms, Reminders, Find My, Home, Settings, Intercom, Weather, World Clock, Timers and Messages. Audiobooks, Classical Music, News and the Apple TV app are available via an iPhone connection. Third‑party audio and video apps with HomeView integration will appear on the device when a user’s iPhone is connected and authenticated.
The device supports Handoff for songs, podcasts, recipes, audio calls and video calls between an iPhone and HomeView. Safari can display tutorials or cooking instructions; Apple says recipes will include a Start Cooking button that guides users step‑by‑step.
When idle, HomeView displays Apple Watch‑like customizable faces. A Photos face can show image collections as a digital picture frame; Calendar and Weather faces provide dedicated information. New faces include Flow, which reacts to movement with colors and light, and a Snoopy face with animations that change with time of day, weather, sporting events and holidays. The Home Modular face can act as a smart home dashboard with thermostat controls, video, light options and HomeKit scenes; the Home Camera face can show up to nine live camera feeds. Some faces change throughout the day.
Connectivity, sensors and smart home accessories
HomeView supports Wi‑Fi 6E, Thread and Bluetooth 6, and includes peer‑to‑peer discovery for guest access. It has an accelerometer, ambient light sensor, and temperature and humidity sensors used for HomeView features and for smart home scenes and automations. Apple says some features will respond to proximity to show more information as a user approaches. Sound Recognition is available and HomeView can send alerts if it detects smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
Apple has partnered with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric on an Apple Home Collection of accessories designed to work with HomeView. The collection includes a video doorbell, indoor and outdoor security cameras, a deadbolt lock, a thermostat and temperature sensors; some products are due to launch in December and others in early 2027. Existing HomeKit and Matter accessories are also compatible with HomeView.
Availability and requirements
HomeView requires iOS 27.2 or iPadOS 27.2 or later and a Wi‑Fi connection. Siri AI on HomeView will be available in English only at launch. Apple says HomeView will not launch in the European Union initially because of the Siri AI requirements.
