The Apple HomeView goes on sale Friday, November 13, for $299. It’s Apple’s first smart home display built around Siri AI, and the new Apple TV 4K ships the same day at the same price.
Both products were announced on October 13 and have been open for pre-order since then. Here’s what you get, what’s different between the two, and who should actually buy one.
Quick facts before we get into it:
- Release date: Friday, November 13, 2026, for both HomeView and the 4th-gen Apple TV 4K.
- Price: $299 for each.
- HomeView has a 7-inch square display, an A18 chip, and Siri AI.
- HomeView will not be sold in the EU, because Siri AI isn’t available on iOS there yet.
That last point matters if you live in Europe, so check it before you plan a purchase.
What the Apple HomeView actually is
HomeView is a small touchscreen hub for your kitchen counter or hallway wall. According to MacRumors, it runs on an A18 chip and uses Siri AI for entertainment and home control.
Apple sells a tabletop model and a wall-mounted one. The wall-mounted version is sold through Apple.com only, while the tabletop model is also listed at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H.
You can pick from Rose Pink, Silver, Space Gray, and Starlight. If you’ve used a smart display before, think of it as Apple’s answer to the Echo Show and Nest Hub, with HomeKit at its core.
Face recognition: one screen, six people
HomeView can recognize up to six users by face. When someone walks up, the screen switches to that person’s own Home Screen.
That’s useful in a shared home. Your calendar, music, and reminders show up for you, and your partner gets theirs, without anyone tapping a profile switcher.
Apple hasn’t spelled out every privacy detail in the coverage we found. Before you buy, check how face data is stored on the product page.
New Apple TV 4K: what changes
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K moves to an A19 chip. Apple says that gives up to 50% faster CPU performance than before, and it also adds Siri AI and 128GB of storage.
The Siri Remote gets Find My and Precision Finding, so a lost remote is easier to track down. The box also supports four-speaker surround sound with HomePod speakers in front and rear pairs.
The HomePod mini 2 sits alongside these at $149, with a launch date of October 30 listed at retailers.
HomeView vs Apple TV 4K side by side
They share a price and a launch day, but they do different jobs. This table shows where they overlap.
| Feature | Apple HomeView | Apple TV 4K (4th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $299 | $299 |
| Chip | A18 | A19 (up to 50% faster CPU, per Apple) |
| What it is | 7-inch square smart home display | Streaming box with Siri AI |
| Siri AI | Yes | Yes |
| Standout feature | Face recognition for up to six people | Siri Remote with Find My and Precision Finding |
| Release date | November 13 | November 13 |
The short version: HomeView controls your home, and Apple TV 4K controls your TV. Both lean on Siri AI, so it helps to know how that works. Our guide on getting the new Siri on iOS 27 covers the setup, and our look at Siri AI and third-party apps shows where it’s headed.
Should you buy Apple HomeView on day one?
It depends on how much of your home already runs on HomeKit. If you have Apple devices, smart lights, and a few speakers, HomeView ties them together nicely.
If you only want to stream video, skip HomeView and look at the Apple TV 4K alone. If you’re in the EU, you can’t buy HomeView at all for now.
Pre-orders are open at Amazon, Best Buy, and B&H. Prices were listed at $299 for both products in MacRumors’ pre-order roundup, and one retailer has even shown early discounts.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Apple HomeView release date?
It’s Friday, November 13, 2026. Apple announced it on October 13, and pre-orders have been open since then.
How much does the Apple HomeView cost?
It costs $299. The 4th-gen Apple TV 4K is also $299.
Can I buy Apple HomeView in Europe?
Not right now. MacRumors reports it won’t be sold in the EU because Siri AI isn’t currently available on iOS there.
Does the new Apple TV 4K need HomeView?
No. They’re separate products that work on their own, though both use Siri AI and fit into the same Apple home setup.
Our take
If your home is already full of Apple gear, HomeView is the first smart display from Apple that feels worth $299. Everyone else should wait for reviews, which should land right after November 13, and decide then.
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