Apple has announced the Home View, a dedicated smart home hub designed for centralized control of Apple HomeKit devices. The device features a 7-inch square LCD display with rounded corners and is powered by the A18 chip, which enables advanced Siri AI capabilities and on-device face recognition for personalized user profiles. The Home View supports up to six distinct user profiles, allowing the interface to automatically switch based on the detected user. It is available in four colors: Space Grey, Rose Pink, Starlight, and Silver. The device is priced at $299 and is scheduled for release on November 13th. The Home View is designed for placement in high-traffic areas like kitchens or hallways, and a wall-mounted version is also available at the same price point, though it lacks the integrated speaker stand. The device supports True Tone and features a dimming capability down to 0.3 nits, making it suitable for bedroom use. While it lacks a physical camera or microphone shutter, Apple emphasizes that all face recognition data is processed locally on the A18 chip to maintain user privacy.
The Apple Home View is a 7-inch square smart home hub priced at $299. The device is powered by the A18 chip to support on-device Siri AI and face recognition.
It supports up to six individual user profiles that switch automatically based on user detection. The display can dim to 0.3 nits, making it suitable for use in a bedroom environment.
The Home View is available in four colors: Space Grey, Rose Pink, Starlight, and Silver. A wall-mounted version is available at the same price point but lacks the integrated speaker stand.
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- The device lacks a physical shutter for the camera and microphone, relying on software-based privacy measures.
- The reviewer notes that the Home View software feels like a combination of watchOS and CarPlay, with limited third-party app support.