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Apple HomeView and HomePod mini 2: Price, Release Date
In brief
Apple unveiled its first smart home display, HomeView, at a “Welcome Home” event on October 13, along with HomePod mini 2 and a new Apple TV 4K. HomeView costs $299 and ships November 13; HomePod mini 2 costs $149 and arrives October 30, according to Apple and The Verge.
How much is Apple HomeView? HomeView is $299 (US) with a 7-inch square display on a speaker base, a 12-megapixel camera for FaceTime and controls for lights, thermostats and up to nine security cameras, The Verge reports. Pre-orders opened Oct 13 and shipping starts Nov 13.
What is new in HomePod mini 2?
Apple says HomePod mini 2 costs $149, comes in pink, green, blue, white and midnight, and uses the S10 chip. A new Sound Glow light reacts to music. Siri AI support arrives later through a software update and needs a compatible iPhone, according to Apple’s press release. In-store availability begins Friday, Oct 30.
How much is the new Apple TV 4K?
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K is $149, adds built-in microphones for Siri and ships Nov 13, The Verge says.
Is Siri AI available in Canada and India?
Apple says Siri AI on HomePod mini 2 will come in English via an update in the US, Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa and the UK. It will not be available at first in the EU on iOS or iPadOS.
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Why it matters
HomeView is Apple’s first direct rival to Amazon Echo Show and Google Nest Hub smart displays.
People also ask
When can I buy HomePod mini 2?
Pre-orders opened Oct 13; Apple says availability begins Oct 30, 2026.
Does HomeView work with Android phones?
The Verge reports HomeView requires each household user to have an iPhone on the latest software.
Sources
- Apple Newsroom: Apple announces the next generation of HomePod mini with support for Siri AI
- The Verge: Everything Apple launched at its ‘Welcome Home’ event
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