Last updated: October 14, 2026
The quick answer
Apple announced three home devices on October 13: the HomeView smart display ($299), a second-generation HomePod mini ($149) and a new Apple TV 4K ($299), all available to pre-order now. HomePod mini 2 ships October 30 and the other two on November 13, but HomeView is not sold in the European Union, and the new Siri AI assistant arrives in English only and, in some cases, later than the hardware.
What Apple announced
At its “Welcome Home” event, Apple finally entered the smart display category and refreshed two existing products. The common thread is Siri AI, Apple’s new generative version of Siri that can hold a conversation, answer general knowledge questions and, with a paired iPhone or iPad, use your personal context such as messages and calendars.
| Device | US price | Ships | Key hardware |
|---|---|---|---|
| HomeView (tabletop or wall-mounted) | $299 | November 13 | 7-inch display, A18 chip, speaker base |
| HomePod mini 2 | $149 | October 30 | S10 chip, Sound Glow light on top |
| Apple TV 4K (4th generation) | $299 | November 13 | A19 chip, AV1 decoding, new Siri Remote |
HomeView is a 7-inch touchscreen on a speaker base that tilts toward you, or a flat version that hangs on the wall. It can recognize up to six household members by face and show each person their own Home Screen, messages and calendar. It also handles FaceTime, music, photos, live views from up to nine home cameras, and smart home controls. Apple says it can detect the sound of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and alert your other devices. The tabletop model comes in silver, starlight, rose pink and space gray; the wall model in space gray and silver. Wall mounts are sold separately by Schneider Home, starting at $59.95.
HomePod mini 2 keeps the familiar round shape, adds a light display on top that reacts to music, and comes in pink, green, blue, white and midnight. It can now work as the default speaker for a Mac with Wi-Fi 6E or later, and recognize up to six voices.
Apple TV 4K moves to the A19 chip, which Apple says brings up to 50% faster CPU performance and up to twice the graphics performance of the previous model. The new Siri Remote supports Find My with Precision Finding, so you can locate it from your iPhone. Paired with four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers, it can drive a four-speaker surround setup. Apple also introduced a separate Home Collection lineup of accessories such as cameras and a smart lock.
What changes for you: Siri AI has strings attached
The headline feature is Siri AI, but the fine print on Apple’s announcements matters before you buy:
- HomeView launches with Siri AI as a beta.
- HomePod mini 2 does not get Siri AI at launch. Apple says it is coming in a future software update, without a date.
- Apple TV gets Siri AI as a beta with tvOS 27.2, and not only on the new model: Apple says it works on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later).
- Language and region: English only, in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore and South Africa. Canadian French is planned later.
- Phone requirement: the home owner needs an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad on the latest software. Personal features, like asking about your calendar, need that paired device.
Apple’s HomeView announcement states plainly: “Apple HomeView is not available for sale in the European Union.” Siri AI is not yet available in iOS there either, so EU households should not plan around these features for now.
How to decide and pre-order
- Check your iPhone first. If you don’t own an Apple Intelligence-capable iPhone or iPad, you lose the personal Siri AI features and the setup experience Apple is selling.
- Update your current Apple TV before buying a new one. If you own an Apple TV 4K from 2021 or later (2nd generation or newer), install tvOS 27.2 when it arrives and try Siri AI before spending $299.
- Pick the right HomeView. The tabletop model needs only a spot near an outlet. The wall model needs a separately sold mount, and the Power over Ethernet version is not due until early 2027.
- Pre-order from Apple or the Apple Store app if you want launch-day delivery, then compare with authorized retailers, which sometimes offer small discounts after launch.
- Review camera privacy settings once HomeView is set up. Apple says camera and microphone data is processed in a protected part of the chip, but you still decide who is enrolled for face recognition.
Who this affects and who it doesn’t
- Good fit: households already using iPhones and Apple Home that want a kitchen or hallway screen for cameras, calendars and music.
- Worth waiting: anyone buying HomePod mini 2 mainly for Siri AI, since that comes later; and owners of a recent Apple TV 4K, who get Siri AI through a software update.
- Not affected yet: people in the EU, non-English Siri users, and Android households, since setup requires an iPhone or iPad.
If you’re comparing AI assistants more broadly, see our explainer on Gemini 4 Argon arriving in the Gemini app, and our earlier look at how much storage Apple Intelligence uses on a Mac.
FAQ
Does my current Apple TV get Siri AI?
If it’s an Apple TV 4K (2nd generation or later), yes. Apple says Siri AI is available as a beta on those models with tvOS 27.2, in English and in supported countries.
Can I buy HomeView in Europe?
No. Apple says HomeView is not for sale in the European Union. It launches in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, India and Singapore, and through authorized resellers in South Africa.
Will the new Siri Remote work with my older Apple TV?
Yes. Apple says the new remote, sold separately, is compatible with Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K models.
Sources
- Apple Newsroom: Meet Apple HomeView
- Apple Newsroom: The next generation of HomePod mini
- Apple Newsroom: Apple unveils the new Apple TV 4K
- Apple Newsroom: Introducing Apple Home Collection
- TechSpot: Apple finally enters the smart home hub market with $299 HomeView
- MacRumors: Everything Apple still has coming in October
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