Apple Just Announced a New Gadget that Could Be Key to Its AI Push
The $299 device adds a seven-inch display, Siri support and Apple Intelligence for controlling connected home accessories.
- On Tuesday, Apple unveiled the HomeView, its first smart home hub, at the Welcome Home event in New York. Priced at $299, the device controls connected accessories while enabling Siri interactions.
- Apple originally planned to launch the smart display in 2024 but delayed the project to prioritize a comprehensive Siri AI overhaul. The company finally launched that Siri update last month, clearing the way for HomeView's release.
- Featuring a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, the hub uses an A18 chip for facial recognition and security. It includes a 12-megapixel FaceTime camera with Center Stage and a down-firing woofer to bolster audio performance.
- Customers in the US, Canada, India, New Zealand, and the UK can preorder the device now for $299, with shipping beginning November 13. Integration with the Apple Home Collection includes thermostats developed with Schneider Electric.
- Beyond controlling smart home devices, HomeView functions as a Matter controller and Thread Border Router to ensure broad compatibility. This launch marks Apple's direct challenge to existing smart displays like the Amazon Echo Show.
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Apple Unveils $299 HomeView Hub in New Smart Home Push
Apple unveiled a new device called the HomeView, a $299 display that serves as the centerpiece of its push into the smart home market. The product will be available Nov. 13. Ryan Vlastelica reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)
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