Apple unveiled its next big foray into the smart home world, including the new Home View smart display and a new Apple TV 4K. Following Apple’s announcement, the new Apple home gear is also now available for pre-order on Amazon. Home View features a 7-inch square Liquid Retina display with True Tone and 500 nits of brightness, dimming to 0.3 nits for nightstand use.
It includes facial recognition for up to six people, each with their own Home Screen, and a Center Stage camera for FaceTime calls. Two versions are available: a tabletop model with a domed speaker base and a tilting stainless steel hinge, and a wall-mounted model. Apple TV 4K packs Siri AI support thanks to its new A19 chip, offering up to 50% faster CPU and 2x faster GPU performance.
It includes built-in far-field microphones and an upgraded Siri Remote with Find My and Precision Finding. The new Siri Remote is available separately for $59. Home Pod mini 2 features an S10 chip replacing the S5, Sound Glow lighting, and colors including Green, pink, blue, midnight, and white.
It adds Siri AI with personal context when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. Home View is available to pre-order today for $299, with first orders arriving November 13. Apple TV 4K is also available for $299, arriving November 13.
The new Siri Remote is available for $59, arriving November 13. Home Pod mini 2 is available for $149, with first orders arriving October 30.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing