Apple HomeView adds Siri AI and A18 chip in $299 smart display

Apple unveiled the HomeView, a new 7-inch smart display on October 13, 2026, according to a detailed announcement from Sawyer Merritt on X. The device integrates Apple Intelligence with a new version of Siri AI and releases on November 13, 2026, at a price of $299 for both tabletop and wall-mounted versions.

AI and Smart Features

The HomeView runs on an Apple A18 chip and includes Apple Intelligence capabilities such as AI camera recognition that identifies people, familiar faces, pets, packages, and vehicles when paired with compatible cameras and an iCloud+ plan. It supports face recognition for up to six individual users, delivering separate Home Screens, apps, widgets, and personal content for each.

An adaptive interface automatically adjusts displayed information based on viewing distance. Additional AI-driven functions include alarm detection for smoke and carbon monoxide sounds with instant alerts, plus end-to-end encryption for supported camera features. Smart home controls allow management of lights, thermostats, locks, blinds, and cameras, while FaceTime calls benefit from Center Stage automatic framing.

Hardware and Design

Brightness ranges automatically from 0.3 to 500 nits. The aluminum enclosure features a stainless steel adjustable hinge and comes in colors including Silver, starlight, rose pink, and space gray, with wall-mounted options limited to Silver and space gray. Audio consists of two custom full-range drivers, a down-firing woofer, and two force-cancelling passive radiators. Power uses a color-matched USB-C cable, with optional wall mounts priced from $59.95 to $129.95.