Apple plans to launch the HomeView on November 13, so we have about a month to go until we can learn more about it. For now, we're limited to the information Apple has shared and what members of the media learned during limited hands-on time. Here are some interesting HomeView tidbits you might have missed.
Recipe walkthroughs make Safari recipes easier to follow by pulling out ingredients and steps. Tapping a "Start Cooking" button provides step-by-step instructions as you cook, and the device supports multiple voice-activated timers. Siri access is available hands-free by saying Siri (English only) or Hey Siri, or by swiping down from the top of the display or using Type to Siri.
HomeView also has Apple Intelligence features built in. Household members can use Siri AI for general knowledge questions without an Apple Intelligence iPhone or iPad, but personal context requests require one. Guests cannot access personal data, but they can control smart home accessories, check the weather, set timers, play music, and AirPlay audio using peer-to-peer discovery.
The adaptable interface changes based on proximity, showing less information in a larger view when someone is across the room and more detail as they approach. Its customizable faces work like watch faces, with some able to wake with you in the morning and wind down with you at night. There's no App Store, but HomeView offers CarPlay-like capabilities, showing CarPlay audio and video apps from a linked iPhone. It also supports Handoff, Live Activities, temperature and humidity sensors, and serves as a home hub for HomeKit and Matter devices. HomeView is available for pre-order now at $299 and launches on November 13.
Source: MacRumors · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing