Apple unveils HomeView, the company’s smart display built for Siri AI
Apple has unveiled HomeView, a smart display designed to control connected home devices and provide personalised access to information, calls and audio. Built around Siri AI, it recognises household members and adapts its screen and apps to them, marking a new step in Apple’s smart home offering.
HomeView has a 7-inch square display, a 12-megapixel FaceTime camera and an A18 chip. It will come in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, with two versions available in November for $299; the tabletop model adds a speaker base. Apple says its screen can dim to 0.3 nits, and the device uses facial and voice recognition alongside periodic iPhone or iPad unlocking to protect personal information.
- Apple introduced its Siri-powered smart home display.
- Two versions arrive in November for $299.
- It personalises the screen for recognised household members.
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A smart display combines a screen and speaker with controls for connected devices such as lights, cameras and thermostats. It can also show information, play audio and support video calls, bringing several household tasks into one device.
Apple makes iPhones, iPads and other devices, and Siri is its voice assistant. HomeView is designed to recognise different household members and show them personalised information, linking Apple’s AI features with its smart home products.
The device joins a market that includes smart displays from companies such as Amazon and Google. Its approach to identifying users and protecting their information matters because a shared household screen may display personal details.