The best feature of Apple’s HomeView might be its simplicity
Apple's new HomeView smart display is designed as a communal, always-on household interface for managing smart home devices and calendars. The author argues that its simplicity and multiuser support make it a superior choice for shared home spaces compared to using an iPad.
Why it matters
The device represents Apple's strategic push into the dedicated smart home hardware market, aiming to solve common usability issues with existing tablet-based home controls.
I’m just going to come right out and say it. I love the approach Apple has taken with the HomeView. I think it’s the shared, always-available household interface that my family might finally use. Is Apple’s first smart display my dream smart home dashboard? No. But is it the right product for Apple Home at this moment? Absolutely.
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