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Apple's new home display recognises faces to personalise its screen

HomeView costs $449 in Australia, with pre-orders open now, as Apple enters a smart-hub market where revenue fell last year.

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Apple's HomeView smart home displays in several colours, showing FaceTime, photos and home controls
Apple HomeView. | Image: Apple
By Bushletter Newsroom ·

TLDR

Apple has launched HomeView, its first smart home display, at A$449 in Australia, compared with a US$299 starting price in the United States. The 7-inch device ships 13 November alongside a new Apple TV 4K at A$449 and HomePod mini 2 at A$229.

A$449 for a 7-inch screen entering a shrinking market

Apple introduced HomeView on 14 October 2026 as its first smart home display, priced at A$449 including GST in Australia, with pre-orders open immediately and stock arriving from 13 November 2026.[1] The device carries a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, an A18 chip with Secure Enclaves, and face-recognition that shifts the interface to match the user standing in front of it.[1]

The US starting price is US$299 before sales tax.[2]

Greg Joswiak, Apple's Senior Vice President of Worldwide Marketing, said the device was built around a shared-but-personal model. "Apple HomeView is designed to be shared by everyone in the home yet feel completely personal to each user. It recognises your face to shift from a household screen to your own experience, fills the room with incredible sound, keeps you connected to the people who matter most with FaceTime, and makes it easy to control your smart home. And it's powered by Apple Intelligence with Siri AI at its core, drawing on personal context from your iPhone to help you find what you need and get more done, all while keeping everyone's information private and secure."[1]

Companion devices and the wider home push

HomeView arrives alongside two companion products. HomePod mini 2 goes on sale in Australia from 30 October 2026 at A$229 including GST, reaching shelves two weeks ahead of HomeView.[3] A new Apple TV 4K follows on 13 November at A$449, matching HomeView's price point.[4]

Schneider Electric announced a purpose-built Power Mount designed to wall-mount HomeView, extending the device's positioning as a fixed household hub.[6]

The three-device rollout is the first significant home hardware push under chief executive John Ternus, who succeeded Tim Cook on 1 September 2026. Telsyte reported that smart-hub revenue in Australia, including smart speakers, fell 32 per cent in 2025, pointing to weakening demand in the segment HomeView is entering.[5]

KEY TAKEAWAYS

01HomeView costs A$449 in Australia, with pre-orders open now and shipping from 13 November 2026.
02In the United States, HomeView starts at US$299 before sales tax.
03HomePod mini 2 arrives first, at A$229, available from 30 October 2026.
04Smart-hub revenue in Australia dropped 32 per cent in 2025, according to Telsyte.
05HomeView is the first major home hardware launch under CEO John Ternus, who replaced Tim Cook on 1 September.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How much does Apple HomeView cost in Australia?
Apple HomeView is priced at A$449 including GST in Australia. Pre-orders opened on 14 October 2026, with availability from 13 November 2026.
Why is HomeView more expensive in Australia than in the US?
The US retail price is US$299. At current exchange rates the Australian price of A$449 represents roughly a 50 per cent premium. Apple has not published a specific explanation beyond local taxes and currency conversion.
What other Apple home devices launch alongside HomeView?
HomePod mini 2 goes on sale in Australia from 30 October 2026 at A$229, and the new Apple TV 4K ships from 13 November 2026 at A$449.
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