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Apple launches $299 HomeView smart display in six markets

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 9:57 PM UTC · How we work

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Apple Launches HomeView

Apple launches $299 HomeView smart display in six markets, shipping Nov. 13.
Pre-orders began Oct. 13 in the initial markets.
HomeView runs on an A18 chip and a 7-inch Liquid Retina screen.
Personalized content appears only when a paired Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad is nearby and unlocked.
Siri AI runs in beta on HomeView and is not sold in the European Union at launch.

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Apple Secures Camera Streams

Apple processes HomeView camera and microphone streams locally within Secure Enclave hardware.
LG’s HomeView-compatible cameras store footage in the user’s iCloud+ plan, not a separate subscription.
A 50 GB iCloud+ tier protects only one camera, so four cameras need the 200 GB plan.
The indoor camera automatically tilts away when the first household member arrives, providing a visible privacy safeguard.

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Apple Launches HomeView

Apple launches $299 HomeView smart display in six markets, shipping Nov. 13.
Pre-orders began Oct. 13 in the initial markets.
HomeView runs on an A18 chip and a 7-inch Liquid Retina screen.
Personalized content appears only when a paired Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad is nearby and unlocked.
Siri AI runs in beta on HomeView and is not sold in the European Union at launch.

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