# Apple’s HomeView impresses, but shared-screen privacy raises concerns

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/apples-homeview-is-my-new-favorite-smart-display-but-not-my-daughters/
- Published: 2026-11-12T14:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T14:35:39+00:00
- Original publisher: The Verge
- Original article: https://www.theverge.com/tech/1031726/apple-homeview-review-smart-display-homekit
- Topics: AI, Technology

## Key points

- HomeView excels at smart-home controls and everyday household tasks.
- Both versions cost $299 and have a 7-inch screen.
- Shared access to personal texts raises privacy concerns.

## Summary

Apple’s HomeView is a capable smart display that combines smart-home controls, a kitchen assistant, a speaker and a digital photo frame. Its main drawback is the way it mixes shared household use with access to personal information, making privacy and authentication a concern.

The 7-inch touchscreen comes in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, both priced at $299. HomeView works particularly well for households already using Apple devices, but checks that interrupt hands-free use and the possibility of family members seeing one another’s texts may put some people off.

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