Apple Unveils HomeView: Your Giant Apple Watch at Home

Apple has officially entered the smart display market with the unveiling of HomeView, a device that visually echoes a scaled-up Apple Watch. This new smart display comes in two distinct versions: one for wall mounting and another with an integrated base for enhanced speaker performance. Both are priced at $299, with preorders now open for a November 13 launch.

HomeView operates on its proprietary HomeView Software and allows users to customize its display, similar to an Apple Watch, including changeable faces, colors, and widgets. While it offers a curated selection of apps such as Safari, Messages, and FaceTime, it notably lacks video streaming apps like Netflix or YouTube at launch. However, apps developed for the CarPlay framework will be compatible.

The device is designed to work seamlessly with Apple's latest advancements in AI, particularly the enhanced Siri AI introduced in iOS 27. Users will need an Apple intelligence-equipped iPhone, specifically an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, to fully leverage HomeView's capabilities. The display can recognize individual users via its front camera, personalizing the experience for up to six iCloud accounts.