Benjamin and Chance react to Apple's smart home event, sharing first impressions of the new Apple HomeView smart display, the Apple TV 4K (fourth-generation), and the HomePod mini refresh. The hosts describe the Apple TV 4K as insanely priced, while the HomeView display is positioned as a central piece of Apple's new Apple Home Collection.
The HomeView display is priced at $299 and is available to pre-order now. Its facial recognition feature and support for video apps such as YouTube and Netflix depend on app providers agreeing to participate. It can also display third-party widgets from the iPhone, though Apple's position on broader third-party app support is still unclear.
The new Apple TV 4K adds an upgraded Siri Remote, an A19 chip, and Siri AI, which is also coming to older Apple TV 4K models. The HomePod mini 2 introduces Siri AI, new colors, a Sound Glow feature, and other updates. Apple's Home Collection accessories were developed with LG and Schneider.
The hosts say it remains to be seen whether these new products can meaningfully boost smart home adoption across the market, but they consider it a good start.
Source: 9to5Mac · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing