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Apple announced HomeView, a seven-inch smart display with personalized household profiles, Siri AI, Apple Home controls and support for Matter accessories. Pre-orders begin today, with release set for Nov. 13; Apple has not disclosed pricing. The company also introduced the Apple Home Collection, but did not provide product specifications or release dates.
Apple announced HomeView, a seven-inch smart display that combines household controls, entertainment and FaceTime with an upgraded Siri, and said pre-orders begin today ahead of its Nov. 13 release. The device will be offered in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, support Apple Home and Matter accessories, and tailor its interface for up to six recognized household members; Apple has not announced a price.
HomeView is designed as a shared household screen that can switch to a personal interface when it recognizes an enrolled person. Apple says it can support up to six household members, each with a Home Screen containing selected apps and widgets. Personal information from services such as Messages and Calendar appears only when the display recognizes that person and detects their paired iPhone or iPad nearby and recently unlocked. Shared photos, music and smart-home controls remain available to other household members and guests.
Apple describes the device’s Siri AI as more conversational, with broader general knowledge, awareness of what is on screen and improved music discovery. It says general questions do not require another Apple Intelligence device, while personalized responses draw on a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. HomeView also offers touchscreen and voice control of compatible lights, thermostats, blinds, locks and cameras. Apple says it supports Matter accessories, but has not supplied underlying connectivity specifications.
For supported HomeKit Secure Video cameras, HomeView can show as many as nine live camera feeds. With an eligible iCloud+ subscription, Apple says users can receive alerts about arrivals and use video descriptions to understand recorded clips. Apple also announced the Apple Home Collection, a planned range of cameras, thermostats and a smart lock developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. No individual products, prices or release dates were included in the announcement.
HomeView gives Apple a dedicated screen for managing a household’s devices and services, rather than relying only on phones, speakers or televisions. Its combination of personal profiles and shared controls addresses a practical challenge for family devices: showing individual information without making every screen view personal. Apple says Messages and Calendar details are gated by recognition and the nearby, recently unlocked device, though the announcement does not establish how the feature performs in every household setting.
Matter support could also make HomeView relevant to people with smart-home accessories from different manufacturers, not just Apple-branded products. The display’s role as a control point may appeal to existing Apple Home users, while the promised collection of cameras, thermostats and locks suggests Apple is expanding its hardware presence in the category. Buyers cannot yet compare the full offering with alternatives because pricing, detailed compatibility and product specifications remain undisclosed.
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Apple’s Broader Home Hardware Push
The announcement brings together several parts of Apple’s existing ecosystem: Apple Home controls, HomeKit Secure Video, iCloud+ and the company’s Apple Intelligence features. HomeView is positioned as a household device, with both tabletop and wall-mounted options and interfaces for communal use as well as recognized individuals. Apple says conversations started on the display can continue in its Siri app on other devices, with history synchronized through iCloud.
The accompanying Apple Home Collection extends the announcement beyond a display. Apple identified LG Electronics and Schneider Electric as development collaborators and named cameras, thermostats and a smart lock as product categories. However, the announcement did not identify model names or confirm which collection products will use Matter or HomeKit Secure Video.
“HomeView can recognise up to six household members”
— Apple, as described in its announcement
Matter compatible smart home display
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Pricing and Compatibility Still Pending
Apple has not disclosed HomeView’s price, and the announcement does not provide a complete technical specification or explain which connectivity protocols the display uses. It also does not spell out what HomeView’s Matter support means for its functions as a controller, bridge or Thread border router. Those capabilities should not be assumed from the general compatibility statement alone.
Details are also missing for Apple Home Collection: the specific models, specifications, prices and launch dates remain unknown. Apple has not said whether every product in the collection will support Matter or which cameras will offer HomeKit Secure Video. Further information is needed to assess compatibility across the lineup and the requirements for personalized Siri features.
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Pre-Orders Open Before Launch
Apple says pre-orders begin today, with HomeView scheduled to go on sale Nov. 13. The company has not stated a price in the announcement, so buyers will need further details before judging the cost of the tabletop or wall-mounted models.
More information is also needed on the Apple Home Collection, whose products do not yet have named models or launch dates. Buyers considering HomeView for an existing smart home can look for Apple’s forthcoming product specifications, including supported accessories, connectivity details and any subscription or device requirements for camera and personalized Siri functions.
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Key Questions
When will Apple HomeView be released?
Apple says HomeView is scheduled for release on Nov. 13, 2026. Pre-orders begin today, according to the announcement.
How much will HomeView cost?
Apple has not announced pricing for either the tabletop or wall-mounted version.
Does HomeView support Matter devices?
Apple says HomeView works with Matter accessories as well as products marked Works with Apple Home. It has not provided detailed connectivity specifications.
What is the Apple Home Collection?
It is a newly announced range of cameras, thermostats and a smart lock developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. Apple has not named specific products or announced prices and release dates.
Does personalized Siri require another Apple device?
Apple says HomeView can answer general questions without another Apple Intelligence device. More personalized responses depend on a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad.
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