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9to5Mac Daily: November 13, 2026
Confirmed
In Short: Apple has officially launched its HomeView smart display, priced at $299 in the United States and £299 in the United Kingdom, with deliveries beginning on November 13, 2026.
The HomeView smart display, announced on October 13, 2026, is designed to control homes, make video calls, and keep families connected.
Apple has confirmed that the HomeView will not be sold in the European Union initially, with no European launch date announced.
The HomeView features a seven-inch touchscreen and an upgraded Siri assistant powered by Apple Intelligence, with facial recognition and smart home controls.
Apple says the technology has been developed with privacy in mind, combining on-device processing with additional security protections for personal information.
The Information reports that Apple has delayed the launch of its rumored smart home robot until at least next year, possibly even 2028.
According to The Verge, the robot’s hardware has been finished for around two years, but the software isn’t ready.
The robot, codenamed J595, is expected to be called the “HomeView Ultra” by former Apple employees.
The HomeView Ultra is predicted to cost significantly more than the HomeView, potentially around $1,000, depending on price hikes for RAM and other components.
HomeView is available in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, designed to act as a central hub for managing the home.
Apple has not announced when HomeView will reach European markets, leaving EU customers waiting for the company's latest move into AI-powered home technology.
What this adds
The HomeView smart display is now available for pre-order in the UK and will be delivered starting November 13, 2026.
What's confirmed
- The HomeView smart display, announced on October 13, 2026, is designed to control homes, make video calls, and keep families connected.
- Apple has confirmed that the HomeView will not be sold in the European Union initially, with no European launch date announced.
- The HomeView features a seven-inch touchscreen and an upgraded Siri assistant powered by Apple Intelligence, with facial recognition and smart home controls.
- Apple says the technology has been developed with privacy in mind, combining on-device processing with additional security protections for personal information.
- The Information reports that Apple has delayed the launch of its rumored smart home robot until at least next year, possibly even 2028.
- According to The Verge, the robot’s hardware has been finished for around two years, but the software isn’t ready.
- The robot, codenamed J595, is expected to be called the “HomeView Ultra” by former Apple employees.
- The HomeView Ultra is predicted to cost significantly more than the HomeView, potentially around $1,000, depending on price hikes for RAM and other components.
- HomeView is available in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, designed to act as a central hub for managing the home.
- Apple has not announced when HomeView will reach European markets, leaving EU customers waiting for the company's latest move into AI-powered home technology.
What's still developing
- The HomeView-like tabletop robot could cost over $1,000, reports The Information. The HomeView-like tabletop robot could cost over $1,000, reports The Information. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.
- However, the device will not initially be available in France or the wider European Union, where the rollout of some Apple Intelligence features remains subject to regulatory considerations.
- HomeView is priced at $299 in the United States and E299 in the United Kingdom, with deliveries scheduled to begin on 13 November.