Apple has entered the smart display arena with Apple HomeView, an all-new product combining elements of an iPad display mounted onto a HomePod-style speaker base. Designed to compete directly with Amazon’s Echo Show and Google’s Nest Hub, HomeView serves as a centralized hub for smart home control, media playback, communication, and AI features.
Design & Variants
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Display & Build: Features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display (brightness ranging from 0.3 to 500 nits) attached to a domed speaker base via a stainless-steel tilting hinge.
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Two Form Factors:
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Tabletop Model: Available in Silver, Starlight, Rose Pink, and Space Grey.
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Wall-Mounted Model: Available in Silver and Space Grey.
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Audio Setup: The tabletop model houses two full-range drivers, a down-firing woofer, and passive radiators with support for Spatial Audio.
Key Features & Capability
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Facial Recognition (Up to 6 Users): Identifies family members to load individualized home screens displaying personalized calendars, messages, and widgets.
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Siri AI Powered by A18 Chip: Uses on-device processing to handle conversational queries, contextual tasks, and screen-aware actions. When paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone/iPad, Siri leverages personal context across apps like Messages and Calendar.
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Smart Home & Multi-Camera Dashboard: Compatible with Matter and Apple Home accessories (lights, thermostats, locks). Allows real-time monitoring of up to 9 security camera feeds simultaneously.
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FaceTime & Media: Features Center Stage support for video calls, plus seamless Find My access to locate missing devices.
Pricing & Availability in India
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Base Device Price: Both Tabletop and Wall-Mounted HomeView models start at ₹39,900 in India.
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Release Date: Available starting November 13, 2026 (with full Siri AI support included).
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Optional Wall Mount Accessories (Sold Separately via Schneider Home):
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USB-C Mount: ₹6,900
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AC-Wired Mount: ₹8,900
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PoE (Power over Ethernet) Mount: ₹14,900 (Expected early 2027)
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