Apple Unveils HomeView Display and Upgraded Home Hardware Lineup

Apple introduced a new $299 smart display called HomeView at its "Welcome Home" event on Oct. 13, positioning the device as a central hub for managing household routines through facial recognition and voice commands. The company simultaneously unveiled an upgraded HomePod mini, a new Apple TV 4K, and a collection of smart home accessories developed in partnership with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.

HomeView features a 7-inch touchscreen housed in a rounded speaker base, available in four colors. The device can recognize up to six household members, switching to personalized home screens that display individual calendars and reminders. To protect private data, Apple requires a paired iPhone or iPad to be nearby and recently unlocked before displaying sensitive information. The display also supports FaceTime video calls, recipe viewing, and the ability to view up to nine live security camera feeds at once. Preorders for the $299 HomeView opened on Oct. 13, with availability starting Nov. 13. A wall-mounted version requires a separate accessory starting at $59.95.

The event highlighted significant updates to Siri, which Apple says will support more natural conversations and broader web-based queries. However, these AI capabilities are launching in beta and have specific hardware requirements. General Siri conversations on HomeView do not require an Apple Intelligence-enabled device, but personalized features necessitate a compatible iPhone or iPad running current software. Apple also noted that certain server-based AI features will have daily usage limits, with expanded access potentially offered for a fee in the future.

The refreshed HomePod mini costs $149 and includes an S10 chip for improved audio processing and a "Sound Glow" feature that pulses with music. While the speaker will eventually support voice-based user recognition, Siri AI is not available at launch and will arrive via a future software update. The device goes on sale Oct. 30.

The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, priced at $299, arrives on Nov. 13. It features three microphones for room-wide Siri requests and runs on an A19 chip that Apple claims delivers up to 50% faster CPU performance than the previous generation. The new model supports four-speaker surround sound and includes a remote with Precision Finding capabilities. Siri AI is also available in beta on second-generation Apple TV 4K models and later.

Apple’s expanded Home Collection includes smart locks, video doorbells, indoor cameras, and thermostats from LG and Schneider Electric. The LG Smart Deadbolt Lock starts at $349.95 and uses Ultra Wideband technology to unlock automatically when a compatible iPhone or Apple Watch approaches. An LG video doorbell with dual cameras starts at $249.95, while an indoor camera starts at $199.95. Smart thermostats begin at $199.95 and can adjust settings based on occupancy or electricity rates in eligible locations. These products integrate directly with Apple’s Home app, eliminating the need for separate manufacturer accounts. The collection begins arriving in December, with some products following in early 2027.

Apple states that HomeView uses Secure Exclaves to isolate camera and microphone data, and Private Cloud Compute for processing Siri requests without storing data on its servers. End-to-end encrypted HomeKit Secure Video storage is supported for compatible cameras, though certain AI video summaries require an eligible iCloud+ subscription.