Apple revealed its highly anticipated smart home hub, the HomeView, during its “Welcome home” event held today. The company released a promotional video showcasing the device, which can be viewed on their official platforms.
The HomeView features a 7-inch square screen and carries a price tag of $299. Consumers can choose between two configurations: a wall-mounted version or a tabletop model equipped with a small speaker base. The device is designed to serve as a central hub for smart home management, offering controls for connected devices, Siri AI-powered information retrieval, video calling, and access to footage from HomeKit Secure Video cameras. Additionally, it functions as a Matter controller and a Thread Border Router.
Full details on availability and further specifications are expected to follow as more information becomes available.
$299 for a display? I just want a simple switch. Why does everything need Siri now? Sounds overly complicated to me.
Finally, Apple takes smart homes seriously. Matter support at this price is a solid move for the ecosystem.