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Tech · October 14, 2026

Apple’s new HomeView smart display is $10 cheaper at Amazon

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Apple has announced its first smart display, the HomeView, which is scheduled for release on November 13th with a starting price of $299. The device features a 7-inch square Liquid Retina display, a 12-megapixel camera, and an A18 chip. While pre-orders are available through multiple retailers, initial discounts of $10 have already appeared on Amazon for specific colorways. The HomeView serves as a central smart home hub with Matter and Thread support, utilizing Siri AI to provide personalized experiences for up to six household members through facial and voice recognition.

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Reported by multiple outlets

  • The HomeView features a 7-inch square Liquid Retina touchscreen.
  • The device is powered by Apple's A18 chip.
  • Launch date is set for November 13th.
  • The standard retail price is $299.
  • It supports up to six individual user profiles using facial and voice recognition.
  • The device includes a 12-megapixel front-facing camera for FaceTime and user identification.
  • It acts as a smart home hub supporting Matter and Thread protocols.
  • Available colors include silver, starlight, and space gray.

Reported by only some outlets

  • Amazon is offering a $10 pre-order discount on the gray and starlight models.
  • The device lacks a dedicated App Store, instead using a curated selection of apps and CarPlay-compatible software.
  • A rose pink colorway is available for the standard model.
  • Wall-mounting requires a specific model starting at $60 extra for mounts.
  • Screen brightness ranges from 0.3 nits to 500 nits.
  • Full personal context features require a connected iPhone 15 Pro or newer running Apple Intelligence.

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