I tried out Apple’s HomeView smart display

The Verge reports: Apple has just announced the HomeView, its first smart home display - and I just got hands-on with the device, which features a gorgeous 7-inch square touchscreen and built-in Siri AI.

It's designed as a smart home controller, personal assistant, and home hub for your household, so there was a lot to check out.

The story is also being covered by Ars Technica. Ars Technica adds that the HomeView is a 7-inch smart display and speaker that aims to be a central access point for up to six members of a family to access and control Apple’s ecosystem of devices, apps, and the Siri generative AI chatbot.

This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Apple’s HomeView, Siri AI and HomeView.

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Key details

Location

United States · Americas

Reported by

The Verge and Ars Technica

First reported

13 Oct 2026, 20:59 IST

Key names

Apple’s HomeView, Siri AI, HomeView, Apple

Section

Technology

Sources

This is an independent summary. Read the full, original reporting from the publishers:

• The VergeI tried out Apple’s HomeView smart display 13 Oct, 22:25
• Ars TechnicaApple’s first smart display is the 7-inch HomeView for $299 13 Oct, 20:59

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