Apple has announced HomeView, its first dedicated smart home hub, according to a post by Apple Hub on October 13, 2026. It starts at $299, pre-orders open today, and it launches on November 13. Beebom’s India pricing post says the HomeView costs Rs 39,900 here, alongside updated prices for the HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K.
What Apple Announced
HomeView has a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, Siri with Apple Intelligence, face recognition for personalised experiences, FaceTime support and smart home controls. It can sit on a speaker base or be wall mounted. It comes in Silver, Starlight, Rose Pink and Space Gray. For background on the company see Apple’s Wikipedia page and the official site at apple.com/in.
Apple HomeView at a Glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Display | 7-inch Liquid Retina |
| Assistant | Siri with Apple Intelligence |
| Features | Face recognition, FaceTime, smart home controls |
| Design | Speaker base or wall mounted |
| Colours | Silver, Starlight, Rose Pink, Space Gray |
| US price | From $299 |
| India price | Rs 39,900 (also for wall-mounted version) |
| Pre-orders | Open from October 13 |
| Launch | November 13 |
India Pricing for Apple’s Launches
Beebom’s list of everything Apple launched on October 13 and its Indian prices is below. The older HomePod mini and Apple TV prices include a hike earlier this year, which makes the jumps notable.
| Product | India price | Previous price |
|---|---|---|
| Apple HomeView | Rs 39,900 | New |
| Apple HomeView (wall mounted) | Rs 39,900 | New |
| Apple HomePod mini 2 | Rs 18,900 | Rs 15,900 after hike; Rs 10,900 before hike |
| Apple TV 4K (4th gen) | Rs 39,900 | Rs 25,900 after hike; Rs 14,900 before hike |
How Big Is the Price Gap?
At $299, HomeView converts to roughly Rs 25,000 at current rates, but Indian pricing is Rs 39,900, which includes duties and taxes. The Apple TV 4K price in India has gone from Rs 14,900 to Rs 39,900 across the two hikes, a steep increase for what is a streaming box. Follow more on our Apple HomeView page.
Why HomeView Matters
Smart home hubs have been dominated by Amazon, Google and Samsung. Apple’s version puts Siri with Apple Intelligence on a screen, which could make the iPhone maker’s ecosystem easier to control from the kitchen or living room. The face recognition feature promises personalised responses for different people in a household.
What Is Not Confirmed
Based on two social media posts, these points are not confirmed:
- The processor, memory and speaker specifications of HomeView.
- Whether all Apple Intelligence features will be available in India at launch.
- India launch date and availability, since the posts give the November 13 date for the launch generally.
- The HomePod mini 2 and Apple TV 4K hardware changes, which the posts do not describe.
- Any difference in features between the standard and wall-mounted versions.
Quick Answers
How much is HomeView? From $299 in the US and Rs 39,900 in India.
When can I buy it? Pre-orders are open, with a launch on November 13.
What size is the screen? 7-inch Liquid Retina.
How much is the HomePod mini 2 in India? Rs 18,900.
The Bottom Line
HomeView is Apple’s long-awaited home hub, but India pricing is a hard sell at nearly Rs 40,000. Wait for reviews and the full spec sheet from Apple before pre-ordering.
Source: Posts by Apple Hub (@theapplehub) and Beebom (@beebomco) on X, October 13, 2026. Details are as posted; verify on Apple’s official pages.
Smart home hubs are a crowded field, and Apple’s entry puts it in direct competition with screens from Amazon and Google. The strongest argument for HomeView is integration: if you already own an iPhone, AirPods and an Apple TV, a hub that ties them together with Siri could feel natural. The weak point is price, particularly in India, where the Rs 39,900 tag puts it near the cost of a mid-range laptop. Buyers should wait for hands-on reviews covering speaker quality, privacy controls for the camera and face recognition, and how well it works with non-Apple smart devices before pre-ordering.