The Vergecast · October 13, 2026 · 1h 20m

HomeView: Apple just got serious about the smart home | Livestream

Jennifer Pattinson Tuohy

Apple announced its HomeView smart home hub, a new display for controlling smart devices, along with a collection of products including a video doorbell, smart lock, thermostat, and cameras developed with LG and Schneider Electric. The company also refreshed the HomePod Mini and introduced a new Apple TV 4K with built-in microphones for Siri AI. The Vergecast hosted a live discussion with senior smart home reviewer Jennifer Pattinson Tuohy to explore Apple's ambitious entry into the smart home market, covering the details of each product and the implications for the ecosystem.

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Apple HomeView Smart Display

Apple launched HomeView, its first smart home hub with a display, designed to centralize control of smart devices.

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Apple Home Collection of Smart Security Devices

Apple introduced a video doorbell, smart lock, and other security devices co-developed with LG and Schneider Electric.

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