I’ve Tested Echo Shows and Nest Hubs. Here’s How Apple’s HomeView Display Stacks Up
A CNET editor reviews Apple's new HomeView smart display, comparing it to established competitors like Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub. The review notes that while the device is stylish, it faces challenges in a market dominated by long-standing rivals.
Why it matters
Apple's entry into the smart home display market represents a significant shift in the competitive landscape of consumer electronics.
Apple’s new HomeView faces steep competition from Amazon and Google’s well-established smart displays. Here’s what I think, based on my past reviews.
Senior Editor / Home Security and Smart Home
Read full bio October 15, 2026, 12:00 pm ET
Apple has a lot to prove in the smart home display world, based on my experience. CNET Art Team The HomeView , announced Tuesday and available on Nov. 13, is Apple’s first-ever smart home display and a new way to control smart home devices or interact with Siri AI. But Apple has significant catching-up to do in this space, because its top competitors have been in the game for a while.
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