Apple has introduced Apple HomeView, a household device with a 7-inch Liquid Retina display that combines entertainment, FaceTime calls and smart home controls with Siri AI. Pre-orders start today, and availability is scheduled to begin November 13. Apple says facial recognition lets HomeView identify up to six people and show each person a personalized Home Screen with their apps and widgets.
Siri AI can use personal information from apps such as Calendar and Messages when HomeView is paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. That pairing requirement separates its personal assistance features from the conversational responses and music discovery available to people without those compatible devices. Apple says conversations can carry over into the Siri app, with iCloud syncing their history across a user's products.
The tabletop design puts the screen above a speaker base, with a stainless steel hinge allowing users to change its viewing angle. Buyers can choose rose pink, silver, space gray or starlight, while a separate model for wall mounting comes in silver or space gray. Schneider Home offers three mounts for that version, with installation options for users themselves or professionals.
The screen adjusts its brightness between 0.3 and 500 nits and uses True Tone to respond to surrounding light. Apple says information on the display also changes with viewing distance, using simpler presentations farther away and more detail when someone approaches. Users can display a shared photo album, while the Flow face responds to nearby movement and physical presence.
For home monitoring, the Home Camera face can show up to nine video feeds simultaneously. Users can also operate connected locks, blinds, lights and thermostats through touch controls or Siri AI. Apple says each person's private content remains separate from other users, while guests and household members can access shared music and photo albums.
HomeView supports Apple TV, Apple Music and compatible audio and video apps from third parties. Handoff lets users move music playback from an iPhone by bringing it in front of the display. For calls, Center Stage adjusts framing as FaceTime participants move, while Messages supports replies through voice input or a keyboard on the screen.
