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Apple announced HomeView, a seven-inch smart display for household controls, entertainment and FaceTime, with a more conversational Siri and support for Apple Home and Matter accessories. Pre-orders begin Oct. 13, 2026, ahead of a Nov. 13 release; Apple has not announced pricing or full connectivity specifications.
Apple announced HomeView, a seven-inch smart display that combines household controls, entertainment and FaceTime with an upgraded Siri, as described in a hands-on look at HomeView. The device will work with Apple Home and Matter accessories, and is scheduled for release on Nov. 13 after pre-orders open Oct. 13; Apple has not disclosed its price.
HomeView will come in tabletop and wall-mounted versions. Apple says facial recognition can identify up to six enrolled household members and show each a personalized interface with apps and widgets. Personal information from services such as Messages and Calendar is displayed only when the device recognizes the person and detects that their paired iPhone or iPad is nearby and has recently been unlocked. Shared content and smart home controls remain available to other household members and guests.
The display is designed to control Apple Home and Matter accessories, including compatible lighting, thermostats, blinds, locks and cameras. Apple also says HomeView can show live feeds from up to nine cameras and detect the sound of smoke or carbon monoxide alarms, sending notifications to household iPhones, iPads and Apple Watches. With a supported iCloud+ subscription, it can display HomeKit Secure Video footage and summaries of recorded clips; Apple says recordings and recognition data are protected with end-to-end encryption.
Apple describes Siri on HomeView as more conversational, with broader general knowledge, awareness of onscreen content and improved music discovery. Some personalized functions require a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. Separately, Apple announced Apple Home Collection, a planned range of cameras, thermostats and a smart lock developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. The company has not identified specific models or provided their prices or release dates.
A New Control Point for Apple Homes
HomeView puts a screen-based interface for Apple Home, cameras and household routines in a shared room, rather than relying only on phones, speakers or a television. Its individual profiles are intended to balance shared access with personal information: messages and calendar details are gated by recognition and the presence of a recently unlocked paired device. How well that arrangement works for households with guests, children or recognition errors is not yet established.
Matter support could make the display relevant to people who use compatible accessories from different manufacturers, not just Apple-branded equipment. But the announcement does not specify HomeView’s precise role in a Matter setup or its network capabilities. Those details matter to existing Apple Home users deciding whether the device can add to, or replace functions provided by, other home hubs.
The accompanying Home Collection signals that Apple is also expanding beyond a display into hardware for monitoring, temperature control and access. Since Apple has not named the products or given launch details, the announcement establishes a product direction, not yet a complete buying choice.
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Apple Expands Its Home Lineup
HomeView joins Apple’s existing home ecosystem, which includes Apple Home controls, HomeKit Secure Video and Matter-compatible accessories. The company presents the display as a central interface for those services, with touchscreen controls as well as Siri voice commands. It also says users can continue conversations begun on HomeView in the Siri app on supported Apple devices, with history synchronized through iCloud.
The new announcement adds a planned hardware range made with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. Apple confirmed the categories—cameras, thermostats and a smart lock—but has not outlined which company will make each item or how the products will connect. The report describing the announcement notes that the HomeView package includes a seven-inch Liquid Retina display, but the available source material does not provide full hardware specifications.
“HomeView can recognize up to six household members and change its interface according to who is standing in front of it.”
— Apple
Matter compatible smart home devices
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Pricing and Connectivity Details Pending
Pricing remains undisclosed, and Apple has not published full specifications for the tabletop and wall-mounted versions. The announcement confirms support for Apple Home and Matter accessories but does not give the underlying connectivity details, including which radio protocols HomeView will use or whether it will act as a Matter controller, bridge or Thread border router.
Details about Apple Home Collection are also incomplete. Apple has not announced model names, specifications, prices or release dates, and it is not clear whether every product in the range will support Matter or which cameras will work with HomeKit Secure Video. The available information does not establish the exact requirements for all Siri AI personalization features beyond the need for a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad for some functions.
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Pre-orders Open Before November Release
Pre-orders begin Oct. 13, 2026, with HomeView’s release set for Nov. 13, according to the announcement. Apple has not said when it will reveal pricing or additional hardware and compatibility specifications. Those details will help buyers compare the display with other Apple Home hubs and determine which existing accessories it can control.
Apple has also not given a launch schedule for the Home Collection products. Further announcements would need to clarify their individual features, Matter compatibility and availability before customers can assess the full scope of the new range.
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Key Questions
When will Apple HomeView be available?
Apple says HomeView pre-orders begin Oct. 13, 2026, and the device is scheduled for release on Nov. 13.
How much will HomeView cost?
Apple has not announced a price for HomeView.
Does HomeView support Matter accessories?
Apple says HomeView can control Matter accessories as well as products that work with Apple Home. It has not provided full connectivity specifications or confirmed every possible hub function.
What is Apple Home Collection?
It is a planned range of cameras, thermostats and a smart lock developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. Apple has not announced models, prices or release dates.
Does personalized Siri require another Apple device?
Apple says some personalized Siri functions require a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. It says HomeView can answer general questions without another Apple Intelligence device.
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