Apple will reveal on Tuesday, October 13, in New York its first control screen for the smart home, called HomeView. The device will function as a voice control center for the Apple ecosystem, with the Siri assistant as the main axis. Despite having a touch screen, the control will be mainly done through voice commands.
Design and performance
HomeView will have the A18 chip and will run Apple’s own applications. It will not include a dedicated app store, although users will be able to project third-party widgets from a nearby iPhone, according to 9to5Mac. The design recalls that of the iMac G4, with a screen that seems to float above its base, offering better sound quality than the new version of the HomePod mini.
Models and colors
- Desk with speaker-style base: space gray, silver, starlight white, and pink.
- Wall version with flat and square base: space gray and silver.
Historical context of Apple in the smart home
Apple launched HomeKit in 2014 and its first smart speaker, the HomePod, in 2018. The original HomePod cost $349 and was discontinued in 2021, making way for the HomePod mini, which was already available since 2020. In 2023, a second full-size HomePod arrived, but a device designed from scratch as a control center with a screen had never been built.
Strategic alliances and future releases
Apple also advanced in agreements with appliance manufacturers, such as LG, to develop smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell devices designed to integrate with the new devices. Along with HomeView, the event will present renewed versions of the Apple TV and the HomePod mini. The latter will be available in stores starting from October 30, while HomeView will be launched in mid-November.
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