Apple has detailed the audio hardware and features of its new HomeView, which supports Spatial Audio and uses different speaker systems for the tabletop and wall-mounted models.
HomeView hardware and Spatial Audio
The tabletop HomeView incorporates two custom full-range drivers in its display, paired with a down-firing woofer and two force-canceling passive radiators housed in a domed base. Apple says this arrangement distributes the audio hardware between the screen and the stand to deliver clear sound with extended bass. The wall-mounted HomeView uses two custom drivers and computational audio tuned specifically for wall placement, but it does not include the additional speaker hardware found in the tabletop model’s base. Both models support Spatial Audio.
Computational audio and microphones
HomeView’s A18 chip and built-in sensors power computational audio that continuously adjusts loudness and bass response; Apple says this processing helps maintain consistent, balanced sound across different volume levels. The device also features four beamforming microphones for Siri requests and FaceTime calls. According to Apple, the microphone array can pick up voices from across the room while reducing background noise.
Playback, handoff and app support
For music playback, HomeView supports multiroom audio alongside other HomeView devices, HomePod, HomePod mini, and AirPlay-compatible speakers. Handoff lets users transfer music from an iPhone by placing it in front of the HomeView display. Apple Music on HomeView displays animated album artwork and lyrics, while Apple Podcasts and compatible third-party audio apps can provide additional content.
Both HomeView models launch on November 13 and cost $299 in the U.S.
