Apple has announced its new HomeView product, which reportedly features a 7-inch display, recognizes up to 6 faces, switches to personalized home screens, and incorporates Siri AI. The US price is $299, with a launch scheduled for 13 November. The launch date and price in Japan have not been announced.
Apple announced the HomeView, a new home device, on 13 October. It features a 7-inch display and is available in 2 versions, a tabletop model and a wall-mounted model. It can recognize up to 6 faces and display a personalized home screen and widgets for each person.
The device is equipped with an A18 chip and controls the display of personal information based not only on facial recognition but also on the status of paired iPhones and iPads. It also features the new Siri AI, which is said to support FaceTime calls, control of home appliances, and responses based on information such as calendars and messages.
The tabletop model is available in 4 colors: silver, starlight, rose pink, and space gray. The wall-mounted model is available in 2 colors: silver and space gray. The US price is $299 for both models, while the dedicated wall mount starts at $59.95. The products will launch in multiple regions, including the United States, on 13 November, with preorders opening according to local schedules.
Launch information for regions outside the Americas, including Japan, has not been announced. The preorder start date, launch date, and price in Japan have not been determined. Siri AI is currently available only in English, and although the timing of Japanese-language support has not been determined, a future launch in Japan is anticipated. An official introductory video has also been released, showing how the device can be used in the home.