Apple has finally unveiled the HomeView, a new device that marks a milestone in the company's history: it is its first product without any physical buttons. The smart display is designed to become the center of the connected home, bringing together entertainment, video calls, personal information, and home automation controls in a single device.
The HomeView incorporates a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and relies on two forms of interaction: touch controls and voice, thanks to Siri AI. From the device, users can play songs, check the calendar, make FaceTime calls, access photos, and manage smart accessories such as lights, thermostats, or security cameras.
A smart display that recognizes each user
One of the main features of the HomeView is its ability to recognize up to six people and adapt the interface to each one. Each user has their own home screen, with applications, widgets, and personal information, while shared content, such as music and photo albums, can be available to all members of the household.
The integration of Siri AI also aims to go beyond traditional commands. The assistant allows for more natural conversations, answers questions, and, when linked to an iPhone or iPad compatible with Apple Intelligence, uses contextual information to provide personalized responses and perform actions in applications.
The device can be placed on a table, with a base that incorporates a sound system, or installed directly on the wall. Both versions include the 7-inch screen, although the tabletop model has a specific acoustic configuration that is not present in the wall-mounted format.
The problem of doing without physical buttons
Apple's decision to eliminate all buttons also raises a technical question: what happens if the touchscreen stops responding? In other company devices, such as the iPhone, it is possible to force a restart using a combination of physical buttons. For the HomeView, the company has not publicly explained what procedure would need to be followed in a similar situation.
One of the possible solutions would be a hidden reset mechanism, although it has not yet been confirmed that the device incorporates one. The issue becomes especially relevant as it is a product whose interaction depends on the screen and voice commands.
Introducing Apple HomeView!
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It recognizes up to six people, connects seamlessly across your Apple devices, and makes managing your home easy with Siri AI. All in a stunning, elegant design with privacy built right in. pic.twitter.com/S83Rzt4H6A
HomeView Price and Availability
Apple has announced a price of $299 in the United States for both the desktop model and the wall-mounted version. Pre-orders are already available in several markets, and the first units will arrive on November 13.
However, the device does not yet have a release date in Spain or the rest of the European Union. Apple has confirmed that HomeView will not reach the EU market because Siri AI is not yet available for iOS in the region. The company assures that it continues to work with European authorities to find a way to allow its arrival, so the availability of its artificial intelligence will be crucial to know when European users will be able to buy it.
The company assures that it continues to work constructively with European authorities to find a way to allow its arrival. Tim Cook himself has held conversations with European Union representatives on this issue, although the most optimistic forecasts suggest that the wait could extend beyond five months.
With HomeView, Apple expands its commitment to the smart home and proposes a new way to interact with its services and devices. Its buttonless design makes it a unique proposal within its catalog, although more details about its operation and the resolution of possible failures will be needed to verify to what extent it can do without physical controls, with the big question on the horizon: When will it arrive here?