Apple Launches Smart Home Products, Leaves Out EU Homeview

WHO:

Mashable - Apple, LG Electronics, Schneider Electric

WHAT:

NY Post - HomeView, priced at $299, features a 7-inch touchscreen and a built-in camera that can recognize up to six household members.

Mashable - Apple unveiled the HomeView, HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and Home Collection accessories.

IJR - Apple introduced a range of smart home products including security cameras, a video doorbell, a smart lock, thermostats, and sensors.

IJR - The new accessories integrate with Apple’s Home app and broader smart-home ecosystem.

IJR - The products emphasize one-tap setup, privacy, and features such as automatic door unlocking.

WHEN:

NY Post - HomeView will be available on Nov. 13.

IJR - Availability of the new products begins in December, with some products arriving in early 2027.

WHY:

IJR - The launch is part of Apple's major push into the smart home market.

HOW:

IJR - The smart home accessories were developed in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric.

(UPDATED October 13, 2026 19:07 UTC)

HomeView, a new device priced at $299, features a 7-inch touchscreen and a built-in camera capable of recognizing up to six household members. This innovative product will be available for purchase on November 13. The announcement was made by the New York Post.

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(UPDATED October 13, 2026 18:07 UTC)

Apple has just unveiled a suite of new smart home products, including the HomeView, HomePod mini 2, a new Apple TV 4K, and a range of accessories designed to enhance your home experience. These products, developed in collaboration with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric, feature one-tap setup and emphasize privacy, with capabilities like automatic door unlocking, all integrating seamlessly with Apple’s Home app. Availability begins in December, with some items expected to hit the market in early 2027, marking a significant step in Apple's push into the smart home market.