Apple has announced HomeView, its upcoming smart home hub powered by the new Siri with Apple Intelligence. The device will be offered in desktop and wall-mounted designs and is set to launch next month.
The standard HomeView features a floating display on a rounded aluminum base. Its hinged display is tilt-adjustable and comes in four colors: silver, starlight, rose pink, and space gray, each with a matching cable. The wall-mounted model includes only the display module and offers a choice of mounts from Schneider Home, available in silver and space gray.
The 7-inch LCD display offers 1088x1088 resolution at 220ppi, with 500 nits peak brightness and True Tone support. Both models include two full-range drivers, while the standard model adds a downfiring woofer and dual passive radiators. Audio supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and computational audio tuning. The device also includes four far-field microphones and can recognize smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds. A 12MP ultra-wide camera with Center Stage handles video calls, and connectivity includes Wi-Fi 802.11ax, Bluetooth 6.0, and Thread.
Powered by the Apple A18 chip, HomeView supports up to six household members with personalized options and information from their Apple devices. Conversations can move between HomeView and other Apple devices. HomeView is priced at $299 and is available for pre-order today in several markets, with sales starting November 13. It will not be sold in the EU due to regulations around Siri AI.
Source: GSMArena · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing