HomeView vs HomePod 1st gen

1. Apple HomeView Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/

      Apple HomeView - Apple

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   2. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Apple HomeView and Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) Technical Specifications

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   3. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/rss-feed.rss

      Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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   4. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      Apple today introduced Apple HomeView, designed to be central to the home and personal to everyone in it.

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   5. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/apple-homeview/

      Apple HomeView: Everything We Know | MacRumors

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1. Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/

      Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted)

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   2. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Apple HomeView and Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) Technical Specifications

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1. HomePod (1st generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Support support.apple.com/en-us/docs/homepod

      HomePod (1st generation)

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1. announced Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Pre-order Apple HomeView

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   2. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/apple-homeview/

      Apple's $299 HomeView is an all-new product introduced in October 2026. It is a centralized home hub with a 7-inch display that can control smart home products, answer questions with Siri AI, display pictures, make FaceTime calls, play music, show recipes, offer up calendar events, and much more.

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1. $299 (U.S.) Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      Customers in Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, the UK, and the U.S. can pre-order Apple HomeView in silver, starlight, rose pink, and space gray for $299 (U.S.)

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1. 7-inch Liquid Retina display Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      With a stunning 7-inch Liquid Retina display, HomeView brings entertainment, connection, and smart home management together in one place

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1. 7-inch Liquid Retina display Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      A separate wall-mounted HomeView model — available in space gray and silver — offers the same 7-inch Liquid Retina display, powerful set of features, and rich audio. It can be attached to a wall using three purpose-built mounts from Schneider Home, with options for self-installation or…

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1. When measured diagonally, the screen is 6.98 inches. Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/

      The display has rounded corners. When measured diagonally, the screen is 6.98 inches. Actual viewable area is less.

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1. 1088-by-1088-pixel resolution at 220 ppi Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      1088-by-1088-pixel resolution at 220 ppi

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1. 500 nits Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      Automatic brightness adjusts from 500 nits — bright enough to stay vivid and easy to see even in a sunlit room — down to just 0.3 nits, making it ideal for the nightstand.

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1. LCD display with LED backlighting and a maximum brightness of 500 nits Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple

   1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/apple-homeview/

      The HomeView has a 7-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen display with a 1088 by 1088 resolution at 220 pixels per inch. It is an LCD display with LED backlighting and a maximum brightness of 500 nits. It has a minimum brightness of 0.3 nits, which is the lowest brightness of an Apple display to date.

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1. A18 chip Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      A18 chip

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   2. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      HomeView and the A18 chip include Secure Exclaves: protected and compartmentalized runtimes used to process camera and microphone data separately from the rest of the system.

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1. six-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four energy-efficient cores Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple

   1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/apple-homeview/

      Apple equipped the HomeView with an A18 chip, which was first used in the iPhone 16. The A18 has a six-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four energy-efficient cores.

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1. Two custom full-range drivers Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Apple HomeView Two custom full-range drivers Custom down-firing woofer Dual force-cancelling passive radiators

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1. Two custom full-range drivers Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) Two custom full-range drivers

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1. A down-firing woofer and two force-cancelling passive radiators are built into the base Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      A down-firing woofer and two force-cancelling passive radiators are built into the base, offering incredible bass extension.

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2 other wordings on the product page

1. Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for music and video Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for music and video

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1. Four-microphone design for far-field Siri Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Four-microphone design for far-field Siri

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2 other wordings on the product page

1. 12MP Center Stage camera Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      12MP Center Stage camera

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2 other wordings on the product page

1. ƒ/2.4 aperture Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      ƒ/2.4 aperture

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1 other wording on the product page

1. Wi-Fi 6E, Thread, and Bluetooth 6 Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple

   1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/apple-homeview/

      HomeView is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E, Thread, and Bluetooth 6, plus it supports peer-to-peer discovery for guest access.

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1. Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO

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1. Bluetooth 6.0 Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Bluetooth 6.0

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1. Thread networking technology Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Thread networking technology

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1. Ambient light sensor Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Ambient light sensor Temperature and humidity sensor Accelerometer

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1. Silver, Starlight, Rose Pink, Space Gray Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Apple HomeView Silver, Starlight, Rose Pink, Space Gray

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1. Silver, Space Gray Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) Silver, Space Gray

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3 other wordings on the product page

1. 5.73 inches and square-shaped with a 9.8mm thickness Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple

   1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/apple-homeview/

      The HomeView is 5.73 inches and square-shaped with a 9.8mm thickness, but with the base, it measures from 5.38 to 6.82 inches tall and 3.78 to 5.13 inches deep.

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1. 2.1 pounds (952 grams) Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Weight: 2.1 pounds (952 grams)

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1. 0.63 pound (286 grams) Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Weight: 0.63 pound (286 grams)

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1. 0.63 pounds Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple

   1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/apple-homeview/

      The display alone measures in at 5.73 inches square and 9.8mm thick. It weighs 0.63 pounds.

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1. Wired power required. USB-C cable and power adapter included. Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      Wired power required. USB-C cable and power adapter included.

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1. Wired power required. Compatible wall mount, USB-C cable, and USB-C power adapter sold separately. Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/

      Wired power required. Compatible wall mount, USB-C cable, and USB-C power adapter sold separately.

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1. color-matched 1.5m USB-C cable and a 30W power adapter Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple

   1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/apple-homeview/

      A USB-C port is included at the back of both versions, and the HomeView must be plugged in to work. The speaker model comes with a color-matched 1.5m USB-C cable and a 30W power adapter. The wall-mounted version does not come with additional equipment, and it requires mounting hardware that must…

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1. USB-C port is included at the back of both versions Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple

   1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/apple-homeview/

      A USB-C port is included at the back of both versions, and the HomeView must be plugged in to work. The speaker model comes with a color-matched 1.5m USB-C cable and a 30W power adapter. The wall-mounted version does not come with additional equipment, and it requires mounting hardware that must…

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1. iPhone with iOS 27.2 or later or iPad with iPadOS 27.2 or later Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      iPhone with iOS 27.2 or later or iPad with iPadOS 27.2 or later

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1. Siri AI is available in beta in HomeView software version 27.2. Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/

      Siri AI is available in beta in HomeView software version 27.2.

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1. The domed aluminum base is fitted with a stainless steel hinge that lets you adjust the display. Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/

      Design. The domed aluminum base is fitted with a stainless steel hinge that lets you adjust the display. Available in four colors. Shown in Silver.

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1. 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure base of Apple HomeView Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure base of Apple HomeView

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1. 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure of Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure of Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted)

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1. Customizable faces Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple

   1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/apple-homeview/

      Customizable faces

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1. three purpose-built mounts from Schneider Home Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      A separate wall-mounted HomeView model — available in space gray and silver — offers the same 7-inch Liquid Retina display, powerful set of features, and rich audio. It can be attached to a wall using three purpose-built mounts from Schneider Home, with options for self-installation or…

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1. livestream up to nine video feeds at once Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      …the thermostat and lights, locking doors, or closing the blinds. The Home Modular face offers instant access to users’ favorite accessories, while the Home Camera face can livestream up to nine video feeds at once, letting users keep an eye on doorstep deliveries and pets playing in the yard.

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1. recognizes up to six people Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      HomeView recognizes up to six people and delivers a personalized experience for each one. Each user gets their own personalized Home Screen with apps and widgets. Personal content stays private from others, while shared photo albums and music can be easily enjoyed by everyone in a household,…

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1. FaceTime video Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      FaceTime video Center Stage Apple HomeView to any FaceTime‑enabled device over Wi-Fi

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1. FaceTime audio Apple, confirmed by Apple

   1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      FaceTime audio Apple HomeView to any FaceTime‑enabled device over Wi-Fi

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