Apple's HomeView is $300 at a minimum, and it's not really clear who it's for
Apple's HomeView is trying to do a lot. So much, in fact, that it makes me wonder if there was a point where Apple ever thought to ask if it was doing too much. Apple's new $300 HomeView: who is it for? When Apple announced the Apple HomeView, I was neither surprised nor impressed. I wasn't surprised because we've known it was coming for the better part of two or three years now. I wasn't…
Apple's HomeView, a smart home hub, is priced at a minimum of $300, and it remains unclear who the device is intended for. As a tech journalist, the author feels like an outsider when it comes to Apple products, as they have never shared the same enthusiasm as their colleagues. The HomeView costs at least $300, which is comparable to the price of an iPhone or iPad.
However, the writer argues that an iPhone or iPad already serves the same purpose as the HomeView. The standalone HomeView is a tabletop device that can be used for music, text messages, calendars, and FaceTime calls, while the wall-mounted version requires additional costs for a power cord, wall mount, and potentially an electrician.
The author suggests that the wall-mounted HomeView is intended for someone who prioritizes home automation above all else, but for those who already have smart devices, the HomeView may not be necessary.
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