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Apple announced HomeView, a 7-inch smart home display, alongside a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 and connected accessories developed with LG and Schneider. The products add new ways to control HomeKit and Matter devices, with staggered launch dates from October through December and some accessories due in early 2027.
Apple announced HomeView, a 7-inch smart home display, alongside a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, the HomePod mini 2 and a collection of connected devices developed with LG and Schneider. According to Apple’s product announcement, the lineup expands its HomeKit and Matter offerings with a shared touchscreen, voice controls and new cameras, locks and sensors. Apple lists releases from October through December, with some accessories following in 2027.
Apple says HomeView has an A18 chip and a square Liquid Retina touchscreen with a resolution of 1,088 by 1,088 pixels. The company lists tabletop and wall-mounted versions, both priced at $299. According to Apple, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera supports video calls, and built-in temperature and humidity sensors provide household readings. Apple describes the tabletop model as having two full-range drivers, a woofer and passive radiators; the wall-mounted version has two full-range drivers.
Apple says the display can control compatible HomeKit and Matter accessories, including lights, thermostats, locks and blinds, and its camera dashboard can show up to nine live feeds at once. The company says HomeView can recognize as many as six people and present personal content, while access to personal information depends on face recognition and a paired device’s presence and recent unlock status. Apple also says some Siri AI personal-context functions require a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad.
According to Apple’s announcement, the new Apple TV 4K uses an A19 chip and adds three far-field microphones for Siri commands without the remote. Its updated Siri Remote adds Precision Finding and an audible locator. Apple lists 128GB of storage, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI 2.1 and Thread, and says the box remains a home hub for compatible HomeKit and Matter devices, supporting automations and remote access. Apple says HomePod mini 2 uses an S10 chip, adds a light effect called Sound Glow and can serve as a Mac’s default speaker. The company says it retains temperature and humidity sensing and can detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds to send notifications.
A Larger Role for Apple Home
Apple’s announcement gives its customers several new ways to manage connected devices: a dedicated shared screen, hands-free voice commands through Apple TV and a refreshed compact speaker. Apple says HomeView can show up to nine camera feeds and present household-specific content. The new accessories, as described by Apple, extend its Home lineup into security, entry and climate control.
The announcement also broadens the role of Matter and Thread in Apple’s lineup. The Connectivity Standards Alliance describes Matter as a standard intended to support compatibility across smart home platforms, while Thread Group describes Thread as a low-power networking technology for connected devices. Apple says HomeView supports compatible Matter accessories; the availability of individual features depends on each product and its platform support.
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How the New Devices Fit
Apple says its existing Home setup uses devices such as Apple TV and HomePod as home hubs for automations and remote access. HomeView adds a screen-based option, while the fourth-generation Apple TV and HomePod mini 2 update familiar products. Apple says Siri AI will also come to Apple TV 4K models from the second generation onward, so that assistant update is not limited to the new hardware.
Apple describes the LG and Schneider collection as an expansion of third-party smart home hardware alongside its own devices and software. The announced range includes cameras and a deadbolt from LG, plus thermostats and temperature-and-humidity sensors from both partners. Apple says setup uses iPhone NFC and management takes place in Apple Home without a separate account. The report says every Collection accessory supports Thread, while Apple has not confirmed camera support for Matter.
Features Still Awaiting Detail
The announcement does not resolve every technical question. The report says HomeView’s connectivity includes Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0 and Thread, but does not specify whether the device includes Apple’s N1 networking chip. It describes the Apple TV’s Wi-Fi 7 and N1 details as likely rather than confirmed. Apple has not confirmed whether the collection’s cameras support Matter, and the report says the accessories omit radio versions.
Siri AI timing and availability remain partly open: Apple says HomePod mini 2 will receive it in a future software update, with personal-context features requiring a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. The company has not given a date for that update. Apple’s announcement says HomeView will not launch in the EU but does not explain why. Availability and feature support may vary by market and accessory.
Launches Begin This October
Apple lists HomePod mini 2 for October 30 at $149, with preorders opening on announcement day. The company says Apple TV 4K preorders open October 13, with store availability beginning November 13, at a price of $299. Apple lists HomeView for November 13 at $299 in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa.
According to Apple, the LG and Schneider Home Collection is scheduled to reach Apple stores in December, with some products following in early 2027. Announced prices range from $39.95 for a room sensor to $399.95 for LG’s floodlight camera. Apple lists the Schneider Power over Ethernet mount for HomeView for early 2027. The company has not provided specific dates for every accessory, so regional listings and product-level availability remain to be confirmed.
Key Questions
What is Apple HomeView?
HomeView is a 7-inch smart home display with an A18 chip, a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera and controls for compatible HomeKit and Matter devices, according to Apple. The company announced tabletop and wall-mounted versions, each priced at $299.
When will HomeView go on sale?
Apple says HomeView will be available November 13 in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. The company says it will not launch in the EU.
What are the new Apple TV and HomePod mini prices?
Apple lists the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K at $299 and HomePod mini 2 at $149. The company says Apple TV availability is scheduled to begin November 13, while HomePod mini 2 is due October 30.
Which smart home accessories are included?
Apple says the collection developed with LG and Schneider includes cameras, an LG deadbolt, thermostats and temperature-and-humidity sensors. The company lists the products as beginning to reach Apple stores in December, with some accessories following in early 2027.
When will Siri AI come to HomePod mini 2?
Apple says Siri AI will arrive on HomePod mini 2 through a future software update, but has not announced a release date. The company says personal-context functions require a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad.
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