Overview
- Apple opened pre-orders this week for the HomeView and confirmed a November 13, 2026 ship date for the $299 model.
- HomeView uses a 7‑inch square Liquid Retina screen driven by Apple A18 silicon and includes a 12MP Center Stage camera with on‑device facial recognition for up to six household profiles.
- The device runs HomeOS with Siri and Apple Intelligence for local voice and screen‑based interactions and stores biometric and secure‑video data in the Secure Enclave to protect privacy.
- Apple is selling two identical‑priced form factors—a countertop tabletop model and a flush wall‑mounted variant—with optional mounts and a certified Apple Home Collection of partner accessories from LG and Schneider Electric.
- Retailers have listed modest pre‑order discounts on some colors and analysts say HomeView targets privacy‑focused iPhone households while competitors such as Amazon’s Echo Show offer larger screens and broader cross‑platform compatibility.