Apple will begin selling HomeView in the United States on November 13, giving its smart home platform a dedicated 7-inch Liquid Retina display for the first time. Priced at $299, the device is designed as a shared household screen for music, FaceTime calls, calendars, smart home controls, and automations rather than as a standalone tablet.
A shared display that still depends on an iPhone or iPad
HomeView can sit on a table or be purchased in a wall-mount configuration. Through the Home app, it can control compatible accessories and automations, while Siri AI can answer questions and use information shown on the display.
Apple says HomeView can recognize up to six people and show personal information from supported apps, including:
- Calendar, for individual schedules and upcoming events.
- Messages, for personal messaging content.
- FaceTime, for calling-related content and video calls.
An iPhone or iPad is required to set up HomeView and use it with multiple people. Context-aware responses based on personal information also require an associated device that supports Apple Intelligence, with Siri AI enabled.
Two U.S. configurations, one $299 price
Both HomeView configurations carry the same $299 U.S. price, leaving placement—not cost—as the choice for buyers.
| Configuration | Intended placement | U.S. price |
|---|---|---|
| HomeView for tabletop use | Table or other flat surface | $299 |
| Wall-mount HomeView | Wall installation | $299 |
The November 13 rollout also covers several other initial markets:
- United States
- Canada
- United Kingdom
- Australia
- New Zealand
- India
- Singapore
Apple lists HomeView at CAD 429 in Canada. The device is not officially on sale in the European Union, where Apple says Siri AI is not currently available on iOS; the company says it is working with European regulators but has not provided a launch date.
Siri AI remains in beta on HomeView. Apple also says certain AI features that use server-based models have daily limits, with expanded access expected to require payment in the future. That makes HomeView a more compelling fit for U.S. households already invested in Apple’s iPhone, iPad, and smart home ecosystem, while the long-term scope and cost of its cloud-assisted AI features remain unresolved.
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