{
  "id": 19664645,
  "title": "Apple Says HomeView Software Update Coming Next Month With Siri Fix",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/apple-says-homeview-software-update-coming-next-month-with-siri-fix",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-11-12T14:44:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MacRumors",
    "slug": "macrumors",
    "url": "https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/12/apple-plans-homeview-update-with-siri-fix/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent HomeView review, tech reporter Joanna Stern encountered instances where Siri, Apple's AI assistant, mistakenly claimed it lacked a camera, even though the device possessed one. Additionally, Siri struggled to operate a garage door or unlock the front door, despite HomeView accurately identifying the user. Apple disclosed to Stern that an upcoming software update in December will rectify this functionality. Until then, users can unlock door locks and garage doors by accessing the Home app on HomeView and tapping on-screen controls.\n\nCurrently, HomeView users can unlock security accessories, such as door locks and garage doors, directly on the device's screen. According to an Apple spokesperson, this capability, once recognized by HomeView, will be expanded with Siri's assistance following the December software update. HomeView is set to launch this Friday, with pricing beginning at $299 in the U.S. MacRumors.com shared an exclusive hands-on review video featuring the new product.",
  "summary": "In her HomeView review shared in a free edition of her New Things newsletter today , tech journalist Joanna Stern said Siri AI once told her \"I don't have a camera to see you,\" even though the device has a camera. Apple confirmed to Stern that it plans to release a software update in December with a fix for this issue. Siri AI also refused to open Stern's garage door or unlock her front door,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}