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Apple Enters Smart Display Market With HomeView, Powered by Siri AI; Launches HomePod Mini 2 and Apple TV 4K

October 13, 2026 at 22:45 EDT

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Apple has unveiled HomeView, its first dedicated smart display, marking a major entry into the competitive smart home market with a $299 tabletop device powered by Siri AI. The company simultaneously announced refreshed versions of HomePod mini and Apple TV 4K, completing what Apple is positioning as an integrated smart home ecosystem.

October 13, 2026 · Apple

Apple Takes On Smart Home Market

HomeView smart display, HomePod Mini 2, and Apple TV 4K debut with Siri AI at the core.

$299

HomeView Price

Liquid Retina Display

Face Recognition Users

A18

Processor Chip

Three-Device Ecosystem

HomeView serves as the central smart home hub with Matter support, facial recognition, and Siri AI. HomePod Mini 2 ($149) adds Sound Glow visual feedback and surround sound pairing. Apple TV 4K ($299) features the A19 chip with 50% faster CPU performance.

Pre-orders

Started Oct 13

Ships

Nov 13 (HomeView, TV)
Oct 30 (HomePod)

Availability

8 countries
(EU excluded)

Privacy Focus

On-device processing via Secure Enclave; facial recognition and audio data never leave device

Regulatory Limits

EU launch delayed; Siri AI requires paired Apple device for full capabilities

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