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Will the HomeView be Apple’s first smart home success?

Apple will announce a new smart home hub on Tuesday called the HomeView, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Over the past couple of years, we’ve seen There have been multiple reports that Apple was working on a new smart home product, but now it seems the product has a name and a launch date. Gurman […]

Apple is set to unveil a new smart home hub named the HomeView on Tuesday, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The device will be powered by Siri and feature a display along with an A18 chip, enabling users to manage their other smart home devices. Bloomberg describes the HomeView as Apple's most ambitious attempt at entering the smart home market, following setbacks with its HomeKit software framework and HomePod smart speaker.

The HomeView will come in two models - one meant for countertops and another for wall mounting. This announcement will be made alongside updates to two other home devices - the Apple TV set-top box and the HomePod mini. Additionally, the report suggests Apple plans to partner with LG to develop a smart lock, a thermostat, and a doorbell.

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