10 HomeView Features You Might Have Missed
Apple plans to launch the HomeView on November 13, so we have a month to go until we can learn more about it. Right now, we're limited to the information Apple has shared and what members of the media learned during limited hands-on time. We've rounded up some interesting HomeView tidbits you might have missed. Recipe walkthroughs - HomeView makes Safari recipes easier to follow by pulling out…
Apple is set to release the HomeView on November 13, and we have a month to wait before more details become available. For now, we can share some interesting tidbits about the HomeView that might have been overlooked. The device improves upon Safari recipe viewing by highlighting ingredients and steps, allowing users to start cooking with a "Start Cooking" button.
Multiple voice-activated timers are also supported. Siri access is available via voice commands, a swipe down from the top of the display, or "Type to Siri." Apple Intelligence features are built into HomeView, enabling users to ask general knowledge questions using Siri on non-Apple devices. Guests can control smart home accessories, check the weather, set timers, and play music.
The device's interface adapts to proximity, displaying less information at a distance and more as someone approaches. Customizable faces, similar to watch faces, can wake users in the morning, wind them down at night, and feature animations based on time, weather, and holidays. The HomeView lacks an App Store but offers CarPlay-like capabilities to display audio and video apps from a linked iPhone.
Handoff functionality allows for seamless transfer of songs, podcasts, calls, videos, and recipes between the iPhone and HomeView. Live Activities ensure that timers or Intercom messages remain visible while using other apps. The HomeView also includes temperature and humidity sensors for Home app scenes and automations, functioning as a home hub for controlling HomeKit and Matter devices remotely.
Priced at $299, the HomeView is available for pre-order and will launch on November 13. It is offered in tabletop and wall-mounted versions.
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