Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI
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β’Tue, 13 Oct 2026 16:25:22 GMT
π° What Happened
Apple has shown off a new line of smart home products. The main one is the HomeView, a tablet-like device for the home. It can hang on a wall or sit on a table.
Its 7-inch screen controls things like doorbells, locks and thermostats. It also shows off a smarter version of Apple's voice helper, Siri. The HomeView starts at $299 and ships next month, with preorders opening now.
π The Backstory
Apple has tried to sell smart home gadgets for about ten years with little success. Rivals like Amazon have done much better with their Echo speakers and Ring doorbells. Amazon even launched new premium tablets last week.
Newer companies focused on AI, such as OpenAI, also want to make hardware. Along with the HomeView, Apple updated its HomePod speaker and Apple TV. It also worked with LG and Schneider Electric on cameras, doorbells and thermostats.
π― Why It Matters
Smarter home devices could make daily tasks easier with your voice. The competition also pushes prices down and speeds up new features.
Apple has shown off a new line of smart home products. The main one is the HomeView, a tablet-like device for the home. It can hang on a wall or sit on a table.
Its 7-inch screen controls things like doorbells, locks and thermostats. It also shows off a smarter version of Apple's voice helper, Siri. The HomeView starts at $299 and ships next month, with preorders opening now.
Apple has tried to sell smart home gadgets for about ten years with little success. Rivals like Amazon have done much better with their Echo speakers and Ring doorbells. Amazon even launched new premium tablets last week.
Newer companies focused on AI, such as OpenAI, also want to make hardware. Along with the HomeView, Apple updated its HomePod speaker and Apple TV. It also worked with LG and Schneider Electric on cameras, doorbells and thermostats.
Smarter home devices could make daily tasks easier with your voice. The competition also pushes prices down and speeds up new features.