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Smart speakers and displays, locks, doorbells and cameras, lighting, Matter and the platforms that tie them together.
Apple's new Apple TV 4K and HomeView devices launch November 13, but online preorders placed now are already quoting delivery estimates into late November, according to 9to5Mac.
Apple HomeView is real. It’s a 7-inch smart home display with a Liquid Retina screen, built-in camera, speaker base, and wall-mount option — and it ships with Siri AI, multi-user recognition for up to six people, and Apple’s full suite of system faces, including Snoopy, Photos, and Flow.
Google is rolling out an update for Google Home that lets Gemini drop voice sessions after a polite thank you, redesigns device toggles, and fixes glitchy Favorites reordering.
Apple has clarified how Siri AI works across smart living spaces, confirming the original HomePod mini is cut off while requiring an Apple Intelligence phone or tablet to turn features on.
Apple HomeView is real. It’s Apple’s first smart display, announced and demoed this week—not as a concept or teaser, but as a shipping product with pricing, variants, and a clear role: a stationary, ecosystem-native hub for homes already built around iPhone, HomePod, and Apple TV.
Ledvance has brought 116 Matter-over-Wi-Fi lights, switches, and plugs into the Works with Home Assistant program, boosting verified local hardware options for smart home builders.
Apple is enabling default Mac speaker support on the HomePod mini 2 and second-generation HomePod, but the setup requires a Mac with Wi-Fi 6E networking released since 2023.
Apple has teamed up with ADT to provide professional installation for its new wall-mounted HomeView smart display and compatible smart accessories across the United States this autumn.
Eufy has introduced the E10 Window Camera, an indoor device priced at $79.99 that mounts on glass to record outdoor spaces without exterior wiring or drilling.
Apple's HomeView smart display relies on standard USB-C power instead of captive cables, opening the door for third-party wall mounts, DIY stands, and portable battery enclosures.
Apple published official service fees for the 7-inch HomeView smart display. Out-of-warranty fixes cost $279 on a $299 device, while AppleCare+ drops accidental damage to $39.
Apple is stepping into smart displays with the HomeView and co-branded Home Collection accessories, taking direct aim at Amazon and Google with hardware built around Matter, Thread, and strict on-device privacy protections.
Apple introduced the HomePod mini 2 without updating its larger speaker, but a subtle alt text change on the order page suggests Siri AI might reach the bigger model down the road.
Apple has refreshed its entry-level smart speaker after six years, launching the HomePod mini 2 at $149 with reactive top lighting and four-speaker surround sound pairing.
Apple HomeView supports third-party audio and video apps—but only when paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad nearby. No App Store. No on-device downloads.
Apple is taking pre-orders for its HomeView smart display at $299, pairing a seven-inch screen with full-range drivers, a base-mounted woofer, and facial recognition for six household profiles.
Apple has refreshed the HomePod mini with the S10 processor, Wi-Fi 6E, and upcoming Siri AI integration. It costs $149 and ships October 30.
Apple has introduced the HomeView smart display, pairing an A18 chip and Siri AI with a 7-inch square screen for $299 ahead of a November 13 release.
The HomePod Mini 2 launches at $149 with new colors, Sound Glow lighting, and support for multi-speaker surround — but Siri AI is delayed to a future software update requiring an iPhone 15 Pro or newer.
Apple HomeView launches at $299 — and Siri AI is coming to older Apple TV 4K models too, starting today.
Leaked code from macOS 26.7 details the camera specs of Apple's upcoming HomeView smart display, revealing an 11.3MP Sony sensor capable of recognizing pets and mapping household lights.
Apple will unveil updates to its smart home lineup on October 13 in New York City, including a refreshed HomePod Mini and the new HomeView Hub. The event, titled 'Welcome home,' is not a traditional keynote but an in-person hands-on briefing at Apple’s Tribeca loft.
The HomePod mini 2 is confirmed for launch tomorrow — alongside the all-new HomeView smart home hub and a refreshed Apple TV 4K — according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, cited by Tom’s Guide ahead of Apple’s ‘Welcome Home’ event in New York at 9 a.m. ET on 13 October 2026.
Apple is tipped to reveal a refreshed HomePod mini with the S10 processor alongside a faster Apple TV box and the new HomeView display before retail sales begin later this month.
Apple’s HomeView smart display is confirmed for mid-November launch, with countertop and wall-mounted versions, A18 chip, and Siri-first interface. No pricing yet. Debuts Tuesday 13 October alongside new Apple TV (A19) and HomePod mini (S10).
Apple's upcoming smart home screen is reportedly named HomeView. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman says the device runs an A18 processor, comes in tabletop and wall-mounted styles, and arrives in mid-November.
Claude Code CLI now reads full Home Assistant configurations — not just snippets, but the entire YAML tree: configuration.yaml, automations/, scripts/, templates/, packages/ and all cross-references between them.
Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is confirmed for launch on Friday, October 30 — two weeks after its October 13 unveiling at the “Welcome home” event in New York.
Apple HomeKit’s new AI video summaries cost $9.99/month for one camera — and up to $59.99/month for five. That’s not a typo.
Apple is expected to unveil a new Apple TV 4K on 13 October — its first hardware update in exactly four years. Rumours point to a faster processor, upgraded remote, and enhanced Siri AI. No official pricing or specs confirmed.