Apple HomeView Hub Lands at $299 as HomePod mini 2 Rises to $149
Apple HomeView is a $299 smart display shipping November 13, launching with a $149 HomePod mini 2 and a $299 Apple TV 4K.
Apple has introduced the HomeView, a $299 smart display with a 7-inch Liquid Retina screen that acts as a control hub for the Apple Home ecosystem. Apple HomeView opened for pre-order on October 13 and ships November 13. It arrives alongside a second-generation HomePod mini at $149 and a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K at $299.
The HomeView can sit on a counter on its built-in speaker mount or be mounted to a wall. Its face recognition identifies up to six household members, so each person gets a personal Home Screen. From the display, owners can adjust lighting and thermostats, manage other connected devices, and watch live feeds from up to nine security cameras. The unit also handles FaceTime calls, web browsing and music playback. It comes in silver, starlight, rose pink and space gray.
Apple HomeView within the wider Home lineup
HomeView can also join multiroom audio setups. Apple says it works with HomePod, HomePod mini and AirPlay-compatible speakers placed around the house. The HomePod mini 2 costs $149, up from $129 for the previous model, and comes in pink, green, blue, white and midnight. Pre-orders are open, with availability starting October 30. Paired with the Apple TV 4K, it supports four-speaker surround sound and can serve as the default Mac speaker.
The Apple TV 4K now carries an A19 chip, Wi-Fi 7, microphones for Siri and more internal storage. The set-top box ships November 13 at the same $299 price as HomeView.
| Product | Price | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeView | $299 | Pre-orders from October 13, ships November 13 |
| HomePod mini 2 | $149 | Available from October 30 |
| Apple TV 4K | $299 | Ships November 13 |
Why this matters
Apple is betting that a screen-based hub tied to Siri will bring its Home app into more living rooms. Buyers who already own HomePod or Apple TV hardware gain a single control point, while new buyers face a $299 entry cost. A Home Collection of cameras, a smart lock and thermostats built with LG and Schneider Electric reaches Apple Stores in December.
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