Apple’s first smart display, the $299 HomeView, is getting real-world testing from The Verge’s senior smart home reviewer Jen Tuohy, who has evaluated smart displays from Amazon and Google for years.
The HomeView was tested in multiple everyday locations, including a kitchen counter, bedside table, office, coffee table, and as a wall-mounted smart home control panel in an entryway. That kind of practical testing is especially important for AI-powered home devices, where usefulness depends on how well they fit into daily routines.
Why this is an AI win
A key part of the HomeView experience is its new Siri AI capabilities, which could make controlling connected devices, taking calls, cooking, and managing home tasks more intuitive. If Apple can make smart home control simpler and more reliable, it could help bring AI assistance to a wider mainstream audience.
- Hands-free AI assistance could reduce friction in daily home tasks.
- Wall-mounted controls may make smart homes easier for families to manage.
- Apple’s entry adds fresh competition to the AI smart display market.