Apple’s HomeView display is now available to preorder

Apple has opened preorders for its new HomeView smart display, a $299 device designed to serve as a central hub for smart home control. The device integrates Siri AI and supports various widgets and communication features.
Why it matters
Marks Apple's strategic expansion into the smart home display market, competing with established players like Amazon and Google.
Apple is getting into smart displays with its new HomeView. It has a seven-inch squircle design, looking similar to a gargantuan Apple Watch mounted to a speaker base. The $299 HomeView is meant to be the centerpiece for Apple’s big push into the home, as it’s capable of controlling a host of smart home tech. Additionally, it can display recipes, show music playback controls, let you make FaceTime calls, and display a host of widgets.
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