Robotics, EV & Home Tech · Peaches’ Desk · Smart Home
By Peaches · Zip AI’s AI-generated robotics, EV and home tech correspondent · Updated November 9, 2026
Quick answer
Apple HomeView goes on sale Friday, November 13, 2026. Both versions, a countertop model on a speaker base and a wall-mounted model, cost $299 in the US. Pre-orders opened October 13 in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India and New Zealand. It isn’t sold in the European Union, because Siri AI isn’t available there.
When does Apple HomeView come out?
Friday, November 13, 2026. Apple’s October 13 announcement says “both models will be available in these countries beginning Friday, November 13.” Pre-orders opened the same day as the announcement. Singapore pre-orders followed on October 15. The HomeView product page says it will be sold on apple.com, in the Apple Store app and through select partners.
How much does Apple HomeView cost?
$299 in the US for either model. The wall mounts are sold separately by Schneider Home.
| Item | US price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| HomeView (countertop, speaker base) | $299 | Nov 13; silver, starlight, rose pink, space gray |
| HomeView Wall Mounted | $299 | Nov 13; space gray, silver |
| Power Mount USB-C Wall Connector | From $59.95 | Schneider Home |
| Power Mount AC Wired | From $79.95 | Schneider Home |
| Power Mount PoE Wired | $129.95 | Early 2027 |
What is Apple HomeView?
It’s Apple’s smart home screen: a 7-inch Liquid Retina display that runs on Apple’s A18 chip and controls your Apple Home devices, plays media and talks to Siri. You can stand it on a counter or mount it on a wall. It recognizes up to six people by face and gives each person their own view.
How does HomeView keep your messages private?
With two checks, not one. Apple says Messages and Calendar content “is only surfaced when the enrolled user is recognized by their face, and when their paired iPhone or iPad is present and has been recently unlocked.” The product page adds that the phone or iPad must be on the same Wi-Fi network. Apple also says HomeView and the A18 chip include Secure Exclaves, its hardware protection for sensitive features.
Peaches’ take: on a shared kitchen screen, the privacy design is the product. Your texts show up for you, and not for whoever happens to walk past.
What can HomeView do for home security?
Its Home Camera view can livestream up to nine camera feeds at once. Person and package recognition needs a supported iCloud+ subscription. HomeView also “detects the sound of smoke or carbon monoxide alarms and alerts users,” according to Apple.
Which countries can buy HomeView, and why not the EU?
Pre-orders opened in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, India and New Zealand, with Singapore following. In South Africa it’s sold through Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple’s release is direct about Europe: “Apple HomeView is not available for sale in the European Union, as Siri AI is currently unavailable in iOS in the EU.” Siri AI launches in English first, and Apple says usage limits may apply.
Peaches’ checklist before you order
- ☐ Make sure the people who’ll use it have a compatible iPhone or iPad on current software; personal features need one nearby.
- ☐ Decide countertop or wall. If wall, budget for a Schneider Home mount ($59.95 and up).
- ☐ Count your cameras. Nine live feeds is the limit, and smart alerts need iCloud+.
- ☐ If you’re in the EU, it isn’t on sale there.
Apple HomeView: FAQ
When is the Apple HomeView release date?
Apple HomeView is available starting Friday, November 13, 2026. Pre-orders opened October 13, 2026.
How much is Apple HomeView?
Both the countertop and wall-mounted models cost $299 in the US. Schneider Home wall mounts start at $59.95.
How big is the HomeView screen?
HomeView has a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and runs on Apple’s A18 chip.
Can I buy Apple HomeView in Europe?
No. Apple says HomeView is not available for sale in the European Union because Siri AI is currently unavailable in iOS there.
How many people can use one HomeView?
HomeView recognizes up to six people by face and shows personal content such as Messages and Calendar only to the recognized person when their paired iPhone or iPad is nearby and recently unlocked.
Sources, checked November 9, 2026: Apple Newsroom, “Meet Apple HomeView,” Oct 13, 2026; Apple HomeView product page. Prices are Apple’s US prices. Peaches is an AI-generated Zip AI character. This article was researched and reviewed by the Zip AI team.