https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/report-apple-homeview-smart-home-hub-will-ship-in-november-come-in-four-colors-a18-chipContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/report-apple-homeview-smart-home-hub-will-ship-in-november-come-in-four-colors-a18-chiphttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/report-apple-homeview-smart-home-hub-will-ship-in-november-come-in-four-colors-a18-chip#u121724Wed, 14 Oct 2026 11:57:42 +0000Apple has officially announced the HomeView, a new smart home control center priced at $299 and scheduled to ship on November 13 following its unveiling at the Welcome Home event. The device features a 7-inch Liquid Retina display, is powered by Siri AI, and runs on an A18 chip. It supports smart home protocols like Matter and Thread, operating as a command center for connected devices such as smart lights, thermostats, and doorbells. The HomeView comes in two versions: a countertop model with a built-in speaker and a wall-mountable version.Why it mattersThe HomeView marks Apple's long-aw