Apple announces HomeView smart display, with limits for New Zealand buyers
The seven-inch display is designed to control compatible smart-home devices. New Zealand buyers can preorder it, but Apple's new Home Collection devices will initially launch elsewhere.
Apple has announced HomeView, its first smart display, at an event in New York City, according to Wired. The seven-inch device is designed to control compatible smart-home devices; NZ Herald reports that New Zealand preorders are open at NZ$599, although Apple's new Home Collection devices will initially be unavailable there.
What HomeView can control
Wired reports that HomeView can show connected security-camera feeds and run a curated selection of apps. NZ Herald says it works with accessories certified to Apple's HomeKit or the Matter standard, but notes that some popular camera and doorbell brands lack native support for many standards.
New Zealand availability and price
NZ Herald reports delivery from November 12 for New Zealand preorders. It says the Home Collection devices developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric will initially be available in the US, Canada and UK, excluding New Zealand. Wired reports a US HomeView price of $299 and sales scheduled from November 13.
Sources and context
- Apple HomeView will work with locks, doorbell cams under collab with Scheider and LGNZ Herald
- The Apple HomeView Is Like a Giant Apple Watch for the HomeWired
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