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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Technology
Johana Bhuiyan and agency

Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI

People photograph Apple HomeView smart displays on speaker stands showing portrait photos
People view the Apple HomeView during a launch of smart home products in New York City on 13 October 2026. Photograph: Shannon Stapleton/Reuters

Apple on Tuesday began showing off a ⁠new round of smart home products, including an iPad-like device dubbed the HomeView, meant to hang on walls or perch on tabletops ⁠and act as a hub for other smart home devices.

The HomeView device starts at $299 and will begin shipping next month. It will feature a 7in screen and face recognition, will help users ⁠control doorbells, thermostats and smart locks in a market where Apple has tinkered for a decade without major success. The device will also showcase Apple’s AI-upgraded Siri virtual ​assistant.

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