Apple launches HomeView, its first smart display for the home
Apple has introduced the HomeView, a $299 smart display that serves as a central hub for smart home control and AI-driven interactions. The device features a 7-inch screen and integrates with Apple's ecosystem to provide personalized information and home management.
Why it matters
The HomeView represents Apple's direct entry into the smart display market, competing against established products like the Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub.
It’s finally here: Apple’s long-rumored smart display, the Apple HomeView, has arrived. I got a first look at the device in New York City this week, and it’s gorgeous. The HomeView puts a small, vibrant screen atop a speaker base for taking video calls, beautifully displaying photos, and providing information at a glance with Apple’s Siri AI voice assistant. The device’s square shape makes it feel less imposing than larger smart displays like Google’s Nest Hub Max or Amazon’s Echo Show 11, and I can see it fitting nicely on my kitchen counter — though it might be a hair too big for my bedside table.
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