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Background and Identification
The HomeView is Apple's first smart speaker with a built‑in screen, releasing on November 13, 2026. Notable features include a 7" multi‑touch IPS display, 12MP Center Stage camera, and optional speaker base that acts as a stand. A wall mounted version is also available.
Apple includes an A18 chip as the brains of the speaker, with Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, and Thread connectivity.
Specifications
Measurements:
- With speaker stand: 5.73" x 5.38-6.82" (146 x 96-130 mm)
- Wall mounted/standalone: 5.73" x 5.73" (146 x 146 mm)
Weight:
- 2.1 lbs (952 g) with speaker stand
- 0.63 lbs (286 g) without
7‑inch Display:
- LED Backlit IPS with multi‑touch
- 1088 x 1088 resolution at 220 ++++ppi
- 500 nits max, 0.3 nits minimum brightness
Camera
- 12MP Center Stage camera
- ƒ/2.4 aperture
Audio Hardware:
- Two full‑range drivers
- Down‑firing woofer and dual force‑cancelling passive radiators (in optional speaker base)
- Four microphone array
- Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
Wireless Connectivity:
- Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO
- Bluetooth 6.0
- Thread networking