HomePod Facts

HomeView vs HomePod

Apple HomeView, HomePod (2nd generation). 51 fields, 8 differ. Pick other products

Identity
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Name
Tabletop
Apple HomeView Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 5 citations

  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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Wall Mounted
Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations

  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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HomePod (2nd generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations

  1. HomePod (2nd generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      HomePod (2nd generation) - Apple

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

      HomePod (2nd generation)

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2 other wordings on the product page

Availability
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Status
No model named
Announced Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations

  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 other wording on the product page

 Not stated

Price
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Price
No model named
$299 (U.S.) Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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 other wording on the product page

 Not stated

Display
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Display
Tabletop
7-inch Liquid Retina display Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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3 other wordings on the product page

Wall Mounted
7-inch Liquid Retina display Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated
Screen size
No model named
When measured diagonally, the screen is 6.98 inches. Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated
Resolution
No model named
1088-by-1088-pixel resolution at 220 ppi Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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 other wording on the product page

 Not stated
Brightness
No model named
500 nits Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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4 other wordings on the product page

 Not stated
Display type
No model named
LCD display with LED backlighting and a maximum brightness of 500 nits Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated

Chip
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Chip
≠ Differs, one side reported
No model named
A18 chip Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations

  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 other wording on the product page
S7 system-on-a-chip Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. S7 system-on-a-chip Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      A four-microphone array allows the HomePod to hear spoken Siri commands even when loud music is playing, and the included S7 system-on-a-chip improves sound quality through computational audio. The S7 was first used in the Apple Watch, and it replaces the A8 chip that was in the prior version of…

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Chip details
No model named
six-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four energy-efficient cores Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated
Ultra Wideband Not stated
U1 chip Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  1. U1 chip Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      …voices of multiple users, offering Handoff to iOS devices, and playing ambient sounds like rainfall for background noise. HomePod 2 is also able to serve as an Intercom that allows messages to be sent to different rooms of the house. Features like Handoff are enabled through the included U1 chip.

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1 other wording on the product page

Audio
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Drivers
Tabletop
Two custom full-range drivers Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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4 other wordings on the product page

Wall Mounted
Two custom full-range drivers Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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2 other wordings on the product page

 Not stated
Woofer
≠ Differs
Tabletop
A down-firing woofer and two force-cancelling passive radiators are built into the base Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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
High-excursion woofer Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. High-excursion woofer Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      A high-excursion woofer packs HomePod with deep, rich bass. Its powerful motor drives the diaphragm a remarkable 20 mm, while its bass‑EQ mic dynamically tunes low frequencies in real time. Superclean bass. Fills the room. Boom.

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Woofer excursion Not stated
20 mm Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. 20 mm Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      A high-excursion woofer packs HomePod with deep, rich bass. Its powerful motor drives the diaphragm a remarkable 20 mm, while its bass‑EQ mic dynamically tunes low frequencies in real time. Superclean bass. Fills the room. Boom.

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Tweeters Not stated
array of five beamforming tweeters Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. array of five beamforming tweeters Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      HomePod has an array of five beamforming tweeters around its base. They optimize high frequencies to produce detailed, articulate audio with stunning clarity. So you can enjoy crystal-clear vocals and all the details of the instruments — just as if you were there in person.

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1 other wording on the product page
Spatial Audio
≠ Differs
No model named
Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for music and video Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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 other wording on the product page
Spatial Audio Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Spatial Audio Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Enjoy a whole new level of spaciousness and layering with HomePod. Its beamforming tweeters precisely beam direct sound, like primary vocals, into the middle of the room, and reflect ambient sound, like the backup band, off the walls — for fully immersive listening. And with Spatial Audio tracks,…

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Microphones
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Microphones
≠ Differs, one side reported
No model named
Four-microphone design for far-field Siri Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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
four-microphone array Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. four-microphone array Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      A four-microphone array allows the HomePod to hear spoken Siri commands even when loud music is playing, and the included S7 system-on-a-chip improves sound quality through computational audio. The S7 was first used in the Apple Watch, and it replaces the A8 chip that was in the prior version of…

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Camera
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Camera
No model named
12MP Center Stage camera Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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

 Not stated
Aperture
No model named
ƒ/2.4 aperture Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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

 Not stated

Connectivity
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Wireless
≠ Differs, one side reported
No model named
Wi-Fi 6E, Thread, and Bluetooth 6 Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      The HomePod supports 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0, but it it does not include support for Thread.

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Wi-Fi
No model named
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated
Bluetooth
No model named
Bluetooth 6.0 Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  1. Bluetooth 6.0 Apple, confirmed by Apple

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

      Bluetooth 6.0

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 6.

Not stated
Thread
No model named
Thread networking technology Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated

Sensors
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Sensors
≠ Differs
No model named
Ambient light sensor Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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 other wording on the product page
Temperature and humidity sensor Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Temperature and humidity sensor Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Temperature and humidity sensor

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 3.

Room sensing Not stated
Room sensing Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Room sensing Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      With room sensing, HomePod automatically understands its location in a room by using its mics to listen for sound reflections. It tunes sound accordingly, so you’ll enjoy the best listening experience possible no matter where it’s placed.

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Colors
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Colors
≠ Differs
Tabletop
Silver, Starlight, Rose Pink, Space Gray Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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3 other wordings on the product page

Wall Mounted
Silver, Space Gray Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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
Midnight and White Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Midnight and White Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Available in Midnight and White.

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1 other wording on the product page

Size and weight
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Dimensions
Tabletop
5.73 inches and square-shaped with a 9.8mm thickness Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated
Weight
Tabletop
2.1 pounds (952 grams) Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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 other wording on the product page

Wall Mounted
0.63 pound (286 grams) Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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 other wording on the product page

 Not stated
Display weight
No model named
0.63 pounds Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated

Power
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Power
Tabletop
Wired power required. USB-C cable and power adapter included. Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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 other wording on the product page

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

  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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2 other wordings on the product page

 Not stated
Power adapter
Tabletop
color-matched 1.5m USB-C cable and a 30W power adapter Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated
Cable and port
No model named
USB-C port is included at the back of both versions Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated

Software and Siri
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Software version Not stated
HomePod Software 26.5 Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. HomePod Software 26.5 Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      Apple provides regular updates for the HomePod, much like it does for iOS devices, Macs, the Apple TV, and the Apple Watch. Software updates are released alongside iOS software updates and can be installed using the Home app on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac. HomePod Software 26.5 is the current version…

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Requires
No model named
iPhone with iOS 27.2 or later or iPad with iPadOS 27.2 or later Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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 other wording on the product page

 Not stated
Siri
≠ Differs, one side reported
No model named
Siri AI is available in beta in HomeView software version 27.2. Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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2 other wordings on the product page
Siri AI support Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Siri AI support Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      Apple is working on a full-size HomePod with Siri AI support, but there is no word on when it might launch. We are not expecting it before the end of 2026.

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Design
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Design
No model named
The domed aluminum base is fitted with a stainless steel hinge that lets you adjust the display. Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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 other wording on the product page

 Not stated
Materials
Tabletop
100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure base of Apple HomeView Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

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

  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 other wording on the product page

 Not stated
Custom faces
No model named
Customizable faces Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated
Wall mounts
Wall Mounted
three purpose-built mounts from Schneider Home Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Not stated

Home features
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Smart home hub Not stated
Smart home hub Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Smart home hub Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      As your smart home hub, HomePod lets you control your home without lifting a finger. With Siri and smart accessories, things like closing the garage door can get done using just your voice. And with the ability to create automations, tasks like dimming lights at night happen automatically. Along…

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Security camera feeds
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livestream up to nine video feeds at once Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Sound Recognition Not stated
Sound Recognition Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Sound Recognition Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      …smart accessories, things like closing the garage door can get done using just your voice. And with the ability to create automations, tasks like dimming lights at night happen automatically. Along with helpful features like Sound Recognition, which listens for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

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Recognizes people
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recognizes up to six people Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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 other wording on the product page

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Video calls
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FaceTime video Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Audio calls
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FaceTime audio Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  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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Privacy Not stated
Private and secure Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Private and secure Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Private and secure.

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Pairing and home theater
Field Apple HomeViewHomePod (2nd generation)
Stereo pair Not stated
Stereo pair capable Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Stereo pair capable Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Stereo pair capable

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Stereo pair needs Not stated
two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  1. two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation).

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3 other wordings on the product page
Surround sound Not stated
Surround sound with Apple TV 4K Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Surround sound with Apple TV 4K Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Surround sound with Apple TV 4K

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1 other wording on the product page
Home theater needs Not stated
four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  1. four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs Apple, confirmed by Apple
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Home theater surround sound requires four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs (front and rear) and paired with Apple TV 4K (4th generation) running the latest operating system software.

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2 other wordings on the product page
Multiroom audio Not stated
Multiroom audio Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Multiroom audio Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      With multiroom audio, you can bring multiple HomePod and HomePod mini speakers under one roof and easily enjoy music throughout your entire home. Play one song everywhere, or a different song in each room. And with SharePlay, your guests can also join in on the fun and share control of the music…

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