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Apple introduced the HomeView, a new home product, in October 2026 [1].
Key facts * Apple HomeView is a centralized home hub priced at $299 [1]. * The device features a 7-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen display with a 1088 by 1088 resolution [1]. * HomeView recognizes up to six people in a home to offer a personalized experience for each user [1]. * The HomeView launches on November 13 and is currently available for pre-order [1].
What does the Apple HomeView do? Apple HomeView serves as a centralized home hub designed to be central to the home [1]. The device can control smart home products, answer questions with Siri AI, display pictures, and make FaceTime calls [1]. Users can also use Apple HomeView to play music, show recipes, and view calendar events [1].
What are the hardware specifications? Apple HomeView includes a 7-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen display with a 1088 by 1088 resolution at 220 pixels per inch [1]. It is an LCD display with LED backlighting that reaches a maximum brightness of 500 nits [1]. The Apple HomeView features a minimum brightness of 0.3 nits, which is the lowest brightness of an Apple display to date [1]. The device is equipped with an ambient light sensor, a temperature and humidity sensor, and an accelerometer [1].
Who can use the Apple HomeView? Apple HomeView is designed to be personalized for all users in a household [1]. The product recognizes up to six people in a home and offers a personalized experience for each user [1]. Apple describes the device as having elements of the HomePod, iPad, and Apple Watch [1]. Schneider provides three mount options for the device starting at $59.95 [1].
When can customers buy it? Apple HomeView is available for pre-order now [1]. The official launch date for the all-new product is November 13 [1].
Sources
- Apple HomeView: Everything We Know | MacRumors — www.macrumors.com (primary source)
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