Apple’s HomeView can convert web recipes into step-by-step cooking instructions and add hands-free timers. When a user views a recipe in Safari they can tap the “Start Cooking” button to switch to a streamlined recipe layout, and HomeView also offers help with ingredient tracking alongside the guided instructions.
HomeView recipe and timer features
Timers on HomeView can be controlled hands-free, allowing users to manage cooking times without touching the display. HomeView supports multiple timers, with Live Activities keeping them visible while other apps are in use. Handoff supports recipes too, so users can start browsing a recipe on their iPhone and continue on the HomeView when they reach the kitchen; the same Handoff feature also supports transferring songs, podcasts, calls, and videos between devices.
Hardware, audio and availability
The tabletop HomeView model features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display attached to a domed speaker base, with a hinge that lets users adjust the screen’s angle on a countertop. Users can listen to music or podcasts while cooking, or use Intercom to call family members for dinner through other HomeView and HomePod speakers. HomeView launches on November 13, and both the tabletop and wall-mounted models are priced at $299 in the U.S.
