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HomeView

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HomeView
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerFoxconn
Operating systemhomeOS
Display6-inch
SoundStereo speakers
InputMulti-touch screen
Related articlesHomePod
HomePod Mini
Apple TV
Websitewww.apple.com/homeview

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The HomeView is an upcoming device that is manufactured, developed, and marketed by Apple Inc. It will be announced on October 13, 2026, alongside the Apple TV 4K (4th generation) and the HomePod Mini 2 as part of Apple's smart home offerings. The device would become Apple's first smart speaker to feature a screen, with the design being resembling the iMac G4. The device will act as a smart display, similar to the Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub,[1] as well as a home hub to control HomeKit accessories. The device will run an operating system called homeOS, featuring a limited selection of apps and voice control with Siri AI.[2] It will be released in November 2026.[3]

History

Development

Before its official unveiling, reports about Apple's smart home hub have started in late 2024, with early rumors suggesting that the HomePod will have a built-in screen and Apple Intelligence.[4] Reports of the rumored HomePod product with a touch screen escalated in 2025 with first signs of the new product began surfacing in the beta release of iOS 26.[5][6] In January 2026, The Information reported early details including, a small display and a robotic swiveling base, and that the product would be released in spring 2026.[7][8] Reports later in March suggest that the product wouldn't launch until fall 2026.[9][10] Throughout development, various placeholder names have been used, including "HomePad", "Smart Home Hub", "HomePod Touch" and "HomeView" (which would be the correct name for the home hub).[11][3] References to the rumored HomePod product with a touch screen would later be revealed during the beta cycle of macOS Tahoe.[12][13]

In October 2026, pdfu reported that Apple would launch the HomeView in four different colors (Silver, Space Gray, Starlight, and Rose Pink),[14][15] with setup process for the home hub also reported,[16] and that the HomeView was to be produced in a countertop version with a metal speaker base, and a version that its wall-mounted with a flat, square base.[3][17]

Launch

On September 30, 2026, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reported that Apple would launch a series of new smart home products on October 13, 2026, which included the rumored smart home hub which would be named as the "HomePad",[18] and that the device would have a iMac G4 design.[19][20] Design details for the upcoming product were also known, suggesting a 6-inch display with rounded corners, and that the device would be thick as an iPhone.[21]

In October, 2026, Apple Stores received boxes containing stickers that warned people not to open until October 8. According to the reports, they appear to have "visual merchandise" that relate to upcoming products inside, including the smart home hub.[22] An Apple event was announced with the tagline "Welcome home" set for October 13, 2026.[23][24]

Overview

The HomeView will feature a six-inch display,[25] and have a base and stand that are similar to as seen on the iMac G4.[20] Other rumored features include that the device will have a single front-facing camera and be powered using USB-C without a battery.[26] The countertop version will be available in four standard color options: Silver, Space Gray, Starlight, and Rose Pink, while the wall-mounted version will be available in Silver and Space Gray.[17]

Model Countertop version Wall-mounted version
Base colors
N/A

Operating system

The HomeView will run an operating system internally known as homeOS, a forked version of iOS, and iPadOS.[27]

See also

Notes

References

  1. ↑ bio, See full (2026-09-22). "Apple's Long-Rumored Home Hub Smart Display Might Arrive in October - CNET". Retrieved 2026-10-03.
  2. ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (2026-10-02). "Apple's new 'homeOS' will launch this month, here's what's coming". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Mayo, Benjamin (2026-10-11). "Report: Apple 'HomeView' smart home hub will ship in November, come in four colors, A18 chip". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2026-10-11.
  4. ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (November 13, 2024). "Apple's new 'HomePad' is exactly what I want in a home device". 9to5Mac. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  5. ↑ Clover, Juli (2025-07-22). "Hints of HomePod With Screen Found in iOS 26". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  6. ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (2025-07-22). "iOS 26 beta leak hints at unexpected name for Apple's 'HomePad'". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  7. ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (2026-01-23). "Apple's rumored 'HomePad' device gets encouraging launch update". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  8. ↑ Clover, Juli (2026-01-22). "Apple's Upcoming Home Hub Could Include 'Robotic Swiveling Base'". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  9. ↑ Charlton, Hartley (2026-03-06). "Apple's 'HomePad' Now Rumored to Launch Even Later Than Expected". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  10. ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (2026-03-06). "Apple's 'HomePad' gets launch timing update via leaker". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  11. ↑ Rossignol, Joe (2026-10-09). "Apple Potentially Behind 'HomeView' Trademark Filed Alongside 'homeOS' Last Year". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-10-09.
  12. ↑ Lovejoy, Ben (2026-08-19). "HomePad code suggests it'll act like a giant Apple Watch". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  13. ↑ Clover, Juli (2026-08-18). "Apple's Home Hub Will Have a Widget Gallery With iPhone Widget Support". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  14. ↑ Rossignol, Joe (2026-10-01). "Apple's All-New Home Hub Rumored to Launch in These Four Colors". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
  15. ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (2026-10-01). "'HomePad' could launch in these four colors, per leaker". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2026-10-01.
  16. ↑ Lovejoy, Ben (2026-10-01). "HomePad setup process seemingly revealed, sharing feature with iPhone Duo". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Hardwick, Tim (2026-10-11). "Apple's 'HomeView' Smart Home Hub Expected to Ship in Mid-November". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-10-11.
  18. ↑ Charlton, Hartley (2026-09-30). "Three New Apple Smart Home Products Coming on October 13". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  19. ↑ Lovejoy, Ben (2026-09-30). "Apple's HomePad smart home hub launching on Oct 13 with iMac G4 design – Bloomberg". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 Charlton, Hartley (2026-09-30). "Apple Smart Home Hub to Feature iMac G4-Style Design". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  21. ↑ Miller, Chance (2026-09-30). "Leak reveals new design details about Apple's upcoming smart display". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2026-09-30.
  22. ↑ Charlton, Harltey (October 1, 2026). "Apple Stores Receive 'Do Not Open' Boxes Ahead of Smart Home Products Launch". MacRumors. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  23. ↑ Christoffel, Ryan (2026-10-08). "Apple announces special event for October 13: 'Welcome home'". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  24. ↑ Clover, Juli (2026-10-08). "Apple Product Launch Announced for October 13: 'Welcome Home'". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-10-08.
  25. ↑ Loyola, Roman (October 1, 2026). "Leak reveals four colors for Apple's new smart home hub". Macworld. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  26. ↑ Cross, Jason (October 1, 2026). "Apple's home hub isn't what you think it is". Macworld. Retrieved October 1, 2026.
  27. ↑ Rossignol, Joe (2025-06-05). "Apple's Long-Rumored 'homeOS' Possibly Trademarked Ahead of WWDC". MacRumors. Retrieved 2026-10-11.


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