Overview
- Apple began selling HomeView and started customer deliveries on Friday, November 13, with units available in Apple Stores and online in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa.
- Reviewers praise HomeView’s hardware: a 7‑inch Liquid Retina screen, A18 chip with on‑device Secure Enclave, 12MP Center Stage camera, and a tabletop speaker base that delivers stronger audio than the HomePod mini.
- Early testers report inconsistent Siri AI performance, restricted native third‑party app options, and software rough edges, and Apple has committed to a dedicated software update in December to fix reported Siri execution problems.
- Key personalization and context features require a paired Apple Intelligence‑enabled iPhone or iPad and iCloud, with face and voice processing done on the device but some services relying on Apple’s cloud models and daily usage limits.
- Availability is region‑limited because Siri AI is not yet enabled in the EU, some online configurations are back‑ordered, retailers briefly offered small preorder discounts, and Apple opened preorders for co‑branded Home Collection accessories from LG and Schneider Home.