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HomeView for your wall doesn’t include mount, which costs $59 minimum

Today Apple unveiled its new HomeView product in two models, one with a speaker base and the other built for wall mounting. But if you buy the latter, just know you’ll need to spend more for a separate mount. more…

HomeView for your wall doesn’t include mount, which costs $59 minimum

Apple introduced its new smart home product, HomeView, today, offering pre-orders starting November 13. HomeView comes in two models: one with a speaker base and another designed for wall mounting. Despite having identical price points at $299, the wall-mounted version requires an additional purchase of a separate mount, which starts at a minimum cost of $59.

This extra expense makes the overall cost of the wall-mounted model higher than initially apparent. There are two mount options available from Schneider Home, both currently sold via Apple's links, with deliveries scheduled for November 13. Apple emphasizes that the wall-mounted model "requires a mount and power solution to operate," advising potential buyers to factor in the additional cost of the mount.

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