Apple has unveiled its first hub for smart home control
The device is equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen, a camera for FaceTime video calls, and an updated Siri AI based on Apple Intelligence.
Apple presented its first hub for smart home management
Apple presented its first HomeView brand hub designed for smart home management, which has been the subject of various rumors since 2021.
This is a device equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen, an A18 processor, and a camera for FaceTime video calls.
It is based on the updated Siri AI voice assistant and a face recognition function that launches a personalized interface for each user in the household. Once a person is identified, HomeView displays personal messages, calendars, reminders, and individual home settings.
The main task of the device is to be a control center for all appliances in the home. To this end, the company, in cooperation with LG and Schneider Electric, released a number of accessories: video surveillance cameras, thermostats, and a smart lock. In addition, HomeView allows communicating via FaceTime and playing music on speakers that support AirPlay.
The device can be placed on a table or mounted on a wall. HomeView does not have its own battery, so it must be connected to the power grid to operate. Two special full-frequency drivers that optimize sound in real time are located at the bottom of the body.
Pre-orders for HomeView have started, and official sales will begin on November 13. In the US, the price is $299 (approximately 3.5 million UZS). Since Siri AI is not yet available on iOS, the new product will temporarily not be sold in Europe.
At the same time, Apple today also presented the new Apple TV 4K set-top box based on A19, the HomePod mini 2 speaker, and Apple Home Collection accessories. All of them support the updated Siri AI voice assistant.