Apple HomeView Smart Display Unveiled

Apple has introduced the HomeView, a smart home display powered by the A18 chip.

The Apple HomeView features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display with a 1088 × 1088 resolution, a 220 ppi pixel density, and up to 500 nits of brightness. They also include a 12MP Center Stage camera for FaceTime video calls and support Apple’s updated Siri powered by Apple Intelligence.

The devices support Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, and Thread connectivity. Built-in sensors include ambient light, temperature, humidity, and an accelerometer. Other features include Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, AirPlay multiroom audio, and sound recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

The standard HomeView measures 14.55 cm tall and weighs 952 grams. It features two full-range drivers, a down-firing woofer, and dual passive radiators. It comes in Silver, Starlight, Rose Pink, and Space Gray.

Meanwhile, the wall-mounted model measures 14.55 × 14.55 × 0.98 cm and weighs 286 grams. It has two full-range drivers and is available in Silver and Space Gray. Its compatible wall mount, USB-C cable, and power adapter are sold separately.

Both models require a wired power connection and work with an iPhone running iOS 27.2 or later or an iPad running iPadOS 27.2 or later. The standard model includes a USB-C cable and a 30W power adapter.

Apple HomeView also supports built-in apps such as Home, FaceTime, Messages, Music, Calendar, and Weather, along with compatible third-party audio and video apps.

Philippine pricing and availability have not yet been announced.

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