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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.
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The HomeView smart display, announced on October 13, 2026, is designed to act as a central hub for managing the home, featuring a seven-inch touchscreen and an upgraded Siri assistant powered by Apple Intelligence.
According to Sammyguru, the HomeView smart display requires an iPhone or iPad, so Android users will need to look elsewhere for similar functionality.
Apple has confirmed that the HomeView will not be sold in the EU initially, with regulatory considerations for some Apple Intelligence features still pending.
The HomeView smart display is available in both tabletop and wall-mounted versions and includes 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.
Meanwhile, Apple has reportedly delayed the launch of its rumored smart home robot until at least next year, according to The Information.
The robot, codenamed J595, might cost significantly more than the HomeView, potentially around $1,000, depending on price hikes for RAM and other components.
Former Apple employees predict the robot will be called the “HomeView Ultra,” taking after the new HomeView smart display.
Code in the iOS 27.3 beta suggests that Apple could add support for chatbots to its smart home hub, with a flag listed for a “Conversational Apps” category.
However, neither feature has been officially announced by Apple, and there’s no word on when they might become available.
What this adds
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 confirmed
- The HomeView smart display, announced on October 13, 2026, is designed to act as a central hub for managing the home, featuring a seven-inch touchscreen and an upgraded Siri assistant powered by Apple Intelligence.
- According to Sammyguru, the HomeView smart display requires an iPhone or iPad, so Android users will need to look elsewhere for similar functionality.
- Apple has confirmed that the HomeView will not be sold in the EU initially, with regulatory considerations for some Apple Intelligence features still pending.
- The HomeView smart display is available in both tabletop and wall-mounted versions and includes 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.
- Meanwhile, Apple has reportedly delayed the launch of its rumored smart home robot until at least next year, according to The Information.
- The robot, codenamed J595, might cost significantly more than the HomeView, potentially around $1,000, depending on price hikes for RAM and other components.
- Former Apple employees predict the robot will be called the “HomeView Ultra,” taking after the new HomeView smart display.
- Code in the iOS 27.3 beta suggests that Apple could add support for chatbots to its smart home hub, with a flag listed for a “Conversational Apps” category.
- However, neither feature has been officially announced by Apple, and there’s no word on when they might become available.
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.
- HomeView is priced at $299 in the United States and E299 in the United Kingdom, with deliveries scheduled to begin on 13 November.
- Apple has not announced when HomeView will reach European markets, leaving customers in France and across the EU waiting for the company's latest move into AI-powered home technology.
- It says the robot’s hardware “has been finished for around two years,” but that the software isn’t ready.