Overview
- HomeView is a 7‑inch Liquid Retina smart display with A18 silicon, Siri powered by Apple Intelligence, multi‑user facial recognition for up to six people, and is available for pre‑order with shipments beginning Nov. 13.
- Apple is selling two identical‑priced form factors: a tabletop model that includes a 30W USB‑C adapter and cable, and a wall‑mounted model that ships without a mount, cable, or power adapter and requires separate paid mounts or hardwired power.
- The software strategy centers on a curated set of 15 built‑in apps with no App Store on the device, relying on a paired iPhone or iPad for additional apps and for advanced Apple Intelligence features.
- Apple published service pricing that lists an estimated out‑of‑warranty cost of about $279 and an AppleCare accidental‑damage service fee of $39, suggesting full‑unit replacements could be likely for some faults.
- Apple announced the Apple Home Collection with LG and Schneider, with select accessories arriving in December 2026, and early reviews are mixed as some praise privacy and integration while reviewers question the device’s incremental value and target buyers.