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Apple’s HomeView is available to preorder for $299, with shipping scheduled to start Nov. 13 in six countries. It offers a camera, upgraded speakers and Siri AI, while Google’s older Nest Hub costs less and works with both Android phones and iPhones. HomeView has not yet been reviewed, and its Siri AI launches in beta.
Apple has opened preorders for HomeView, a $299 smart display due to ship from Nov. 13 in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India. The device brings Apple’s HomeKit ecosystem, a camera and a new version of Siri to a category where Google’s second-generation Nest Hub, released in 2021, remains on sale; HomeView has not yet been reviewed, so the comparison rests on published specifications and company information.
HomeView costs $299 or £299 in either tabletop or wall-mounted form. The wall version needs a separate Schneider Home mount: the USB-C model costs $59.95 and the wired AC model $79.95. A $129.95 Power over Ethernet option is planned for early 2027. Apple is not selling HomeView in the EU, where Siri AI is not yet available. The Nest Hub (2nd gen) costs $99.99 or £89.99 and remains sold and supported, despite its age.
Both displays measure 7 inches, but their designs and features differ. HomeView has a square Liquid Retina screen on an aluminium speaker base, plus a camera for FaceTime calls with Center Stage and recognition of up to six household members. Apple says camera and microphone data is handled in isolated Secure Exclaves on the A18 chip. The Nest Hub has no camera; its Soli radar supports Sleep Sensing and gestures such as pausing music or snoozing an alarm with a wave.
Apple lists two full-range drivers in the tabletop display, a down-firing woofer and two passive radiators, with Spatial Audio and multiroom playback support. The wall model has two drivers. Google’s device uses one 43.5mm full-range driver. HomeView also runs Siri AI, which launches in beta and can draw on some personal information when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. An Apple device is required for setup; the Nest Hub works through Google Home with either Android phones or iPhones.
A Choice Tied to Your Phone
The central difference is the household’s existing ecosystem. HomeView is designed around Apple Home, iCloud, FaceTime and Apple devices, while Nest Hub connects to Google’s services and is usable with either major mobile platform. That distinction may matter more than screen size when choosing a display to control lights, check calendars or place calls.
Price also changes the calculation. At $99.99, Nest Hub costs about one-third as much as HomeView before any wall-mount expense. Apple’s listed speaker hardware and camera-enabled household profiles may appeal to buyers seeking those features, but the lack of independent HomeView reviews leaves real-world performance untested. Siri AI’s beta status is another factor for shoppers weighing a purchase now.
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Google’s Display Has Aged
The Nest Hub 2nd generation launched in 2021 and is still available. A possible successor has not been announced: The Ambient reported that a “Google Home Display” appeared in the Google Home app in May, but that sighting does not establish a release date or confirm a new product.
Apple’s launch also comes with a regional limitation. HomeView is not being sold in the EU because Siri AI is not available there, according to the source report. Apple’s new Home Collection of cameras, thermostats and a lock, developed with LG and Schneider, is scheduled to arrive from December. HomeView can show up to nine live camera feeds; an iCloud+ subscription adds encrypted recognition of people, pets and packages, while smoke or carbon monoxide alarm sound alerts are also listed.
“Camera and microphone data is processed in isolated Secure Exclaves on the A18 chip.”
— Apple, as reported by The Ambient
Reviews And Google’s Plans
HomeView’s day-to-day performance is not yet independently assessed, including how well Siri AI works beyond its announced capabilities. The source report says Siri AI is in beta; it does not provide a review of the finished product. Google has not confirmed whether it will replace the Nest Hub or when any successor might arrive. EU availability for HomeView also remains tied to Siri AI’s regional availability.
Some advertised smart-home features depend on other products or subscriptions. The source says iCloud+ is needed for encrypted recognition of people, pets and packages on HomeView, and Google Home Premium is required for some Nest Hub extras, including unusual-sound alerts. The full cost of a configured system will vary accordingly.
Shipping Starts In November
Apple’s listed shipping start is Nov. 13 in the six preorder markets. Independent reviews after release should help clarify whether HomeView’s speaker, interface and Siri AI match their published specifications. The source report says the Home Collection is due from December and the PoE mount is planned for early 2027. Google has made no successor announcement, so buyers considering the Nest Hub should compare its current features and price with other available displays rather than rely on an unconfirmed replacement.
Key Questions
How much does Apple HomeView cost?
HomeView costs $299 or £299 for either the tabletop or wall-mounted version. The wall model needs a separate mount, adding $59.95 for USB-C or $79.95 for wired AC.
When does HomeView ship?
Apple’s listed shipping start is Nov. 13 in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and India.
Does HomeView work without an iPhone?
The source report says HomeView requires an iPhone or iPad for setup. The Nest Hub works through Google Home with Android phones and iPhones.
Has Google announced a new Nest Hub?
No. A “Google Home Display” appeared in the Google Home app in May, according to The Ambient, but Google has not announced a successor.
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