Apple unveils $299 HomeView smart display hub

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Apple launched a 7-inch HomeView hub that recognizes up to six users, controls smart-home devices and runs Siri AI. Pre-orders open now; sales begin November 13.

Apple unveiled the HomeView, a 7-inch smart display and speaker hub priced at $299 that can recognize up to six household members, display personal information and serve as a central control point for smart-home devices. Pre-orders start today and the device ships November 13 in silver, starlight, rose pink and space gray. [1] [2] [3]

The hub runs Apple’s A18 chip and updated Siri AI, supports FaceTime, music, photos and calendar, and can show up to nine camera feeds. It competes with Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub; a countertop model and a wall-mount version are offered. [1] [3]

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  1. Apple makes another push into the smart home market with HomeView

    TechCrunch · · Full text

  2. 苹果发布带屏幕的HomeView智能家居中枢

    Sina Finance · · Full text

  3. Apple’s first smart display is the 7-inch HomeView for $299

    Ars Technica · · Full text

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