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Apple HomeView hands-on: Siri AI is your new roommate

Apple HomeView hands-on: Siri AI is your new roommate
Engadget Tuesday 13 October 2026, 13:46 UTC By [email protected] (Billy Steele) 1 min read
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Apple HomeView hands-on: Siri AI is your new roommate It's more than just an enlarged Apple Watch. Apple's big smart home push has finally arrived, and the cornerstone of that initiative is the HomeView display. The device is a combination smart screen and speaker, providing personalized info from your iPhone or iPad for a better in-home experience.

Apple HomeView hands-on: Siri AI is your new roommate It's more than just an enlarged Apple Watch. Apple's big smart home push has finally arrived, and the cornerstone of that initiative is the HomeView display. The device is a combination smart screen and speaker, providing personalized info from your iPhone or iPad for a better in-home experience. Of course, the device works with various smart home gadgets, including cameras, a door lock and a thermostat from LG (and also a thermostat from Schneider Electric). After the official announcement this morning, I got to spend some time with the HomeView, swiping through menus and chatting with Siri AI. Developing... [Image text:] TUESDAY,OCT 13 9:23AM Tribeca1 62 Music Podcasts Sunny H72L58 Weather FaceTime Safar Mon 12 Intercom Home Messages Calendar
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