Apple HomeView Hub Ships Mid-November With A18 Chip, Four Colors
Bloomberg reports the Siri command center will arrive weeks after its October 13 announcement, featuring touch screens and no dedicated app store.
Key points
- The HomeView hub will ship in mid-November, roughly a month after its October 13 unveiling.
- The device uses an A18 chip and offers better sound quality than the HomePod mini.
- It will be available in two form factors and a limited set of colors without a dedicated App Store.
Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman states that Apple’s new smart home hub, named HomeView, will ship in mid-November. The device is scheduled to be announced on October 13 during an event titled "Welcome home." This timeline places the release roughly one month after the public unveiling, following the October 30 launch of new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini models.
The risk
The HomeView is positioned as the Siri command center for Apple-powered homes, pairing a display with an A18 chip. According to Gurman, the device will offer better sound quality than the new HomePod mini. It is controlled primarily by voice, though its screen supports touch input. This hardware configuration marks a shift from speaker-only hubs to display-equipped control points for smart home management.
Who is exposed
Consumers interested in Apple’s smart home ecosystem will encounter two versions of the HomeView. The countertop model features a metal speaker base and is offered in space gray, silver, starlight, and pink. A wall-mounted version with a flat, square base will be limited to space gray and silver. The brand sits alongside the existing HomePod line for smart speakers.
Cost and compliance
The HomeView supports a limited selection of Apple applications, and there will be no dedicated App Store for the device. This closed approach restricts third-party software integration on the hub itself. The HomeView name first appeared in a trademark filing by a shell company, a discovery reported on Friday by MacRumors. No pricing details have been released in the current reporting.
What should you do?
Developers should monitor the October 13 event for official API documentation and supported application lists. Users waiting for hardware should note the mid-November shipping window, which follows the October 30 release of related audio devices. Verify compatibility with existing smart home setups before the November launch.
What to do and how to stay safe: Apple
- Review the limited application list released by Apple to determine if critical smart home tools are supported on the HomeView.
- Check physical space requirements for the countertop or wall-mounted versions to ensure proper installation in your home environment.
- Monitor official Apple channels for the final mid-November shipping date to plan procurement or installation schedules accordingly.
- Verify that your existing smart home devices are compatible with the Siri command center functionality described for the HomeView.
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Frequently asked questions
When will the Apple HomeView be available for purchase?
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, the HomeView will ship around mid-November, roughly a month after its October 13 announcement.
What features does the HomeView include?
The device features an A18 chip, a touch-enabled display, voice control, and better sound quality than the HomePod mini, with no dedicated App Store.
What colors and models will the HomeView come in?
The countertop model comes in space gray, silver, starlight, and pink. The wall-mounted version is available in space gray and silver only.
