Apple is preparing to introduce a new smart home hub called HomeView.
The device is expected to be announced on October 13 as part of Apple’s “Welcome home” event. The new device will become part of Apple’s smart home product range, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman.
Apple HomeView release date
Gurman reported that the device is unlikely to be released until the middle of November, according to 9to5Mac. Apple is expected to unveil HomeView on Tuesday, October 13, but customers may have to wait longer to buy it.
The announcement may come before the product goes on sale.
Apple HomeView design and display
HomeView is expected to have a design inspired by the iMac G4 . The device will reportedly feature a floating display placed above a speaker base. This design is expected to combine a screen and speaker in one unit, making it suitable for use around the home. The new smart home hub is expected to run on Apple’s A18 chip. The processor will power the device’s features and functions. The speaker-based version is expected to come in four colours. Buyers may be able to choose from space gray, silver, starlight and pink.
These colour options could give customers more choices when matching the device with their home interiors, according to 9to5Mac.
Voice commands are expected to be the main way users interact with HomeView. Siri, Apple’s AI-powered voice assistant, will be at the centre of the user experience.
The device is designed to let people view content from across the room instead of having to interact with it constantly at close range, according to 9to5Mac.
