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Apple Launches HomeView Smart Home Hub in Two Models, Wall-Mounted Version Requires Additional Purchases
Key points
- Apple launched HomeView, a new smart home hub, in two models.
- Both HomeView models are priced at $299.
- The wall-mounted HomeView does not include a mount or a power adapter.
- Mounts for the wall-mounted version start at $59.
- The standard HomeView has a more powerful speaker system than the wall-mounted model.
HomeView Introduction and Models
Apple has unveiled its new HomeView smart home hub, which is now available for pre-order with deliveries beginning November 13. The device comes in two distinct models: the Apple HomeView and the Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted). Both versions share the same $299 price tag.
Additional Costs for Wall-Mounted Model
Despite the identical price, the wall-mounted HomeView requires additional purchases. It does not include a mount, which must be bought separately, with options starting at $59. Apple also plans to release a third mount option in early 2027. Furthermore, the wall-mounted model does not come with a power adapter in the box.
Users purchasing the wall-mounted HomeView will need a USB-C power adapter rated for at least 20W, supporting 9V at 2.22A or higher. Failure to meet these power requirements may result in a "Not Enough Power" warning on the device.
Speaker System Differences
A key difference between the two HomeView models lies in their speaker systems. The standard HomeView, with its domed base, features a more powerful acoustic system. This includes a down-firing woofer and two full-range drivers, designed to produce deep bass and crisp highs, and supports Spatial Audio. The wall-mounted HomeView, however, has a less powerful speaker system, consisting of two custom drivers, and lacks the down-firing woofer and dual force-cancelling passive radiators found in the standard model.
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How outlets covered it
Apple confirmed the wall-mounted HomeView does not include a power adapter and published a support document detailing power requirements. Users need a USB-C adapter rated for at least 20W, supporting 9V at 2.22A or higher, or the device may display a "Not Enough Power" warning. This clarifies necessary accessory purchases for the new device.
Apple launched HomeView, a new smart home hub available in two models: a standard domed base and a wall-mounted version. The standard HomeView includes a more powerful speaker system with a down-firing woofer and dual force-cancelling passive radiators, which are absent in the wall-mounted model.
Apple launched its new HomeView smart home product, offering a wall-mounted version at the same $299 price as the standard model. However, the wall-mounted HomeView does not include a mount, requiring customers to purchase one separately for an additional $59.95 to $79.95.