Apple's HomeView: a smart display that nails the basics
Apple's HomeView is drawing attention as a smart display that works well across several jobs at once. The Verge's review highlights strong smart home control, a useful hands-free kitchen companion, a good speaker, and a polished digital photo frame mode.
The most notable detail is that it's the first Apple smart speaker with Siri AI. The reviewer says this is an improvement, though responses can still be slow at times. That gap between promise and performance is a useful reminder for anyone building or buying voice-driven products.
The review also makes clear the device isn't a fit for every household, which is a reminder that good hardware still has to match real user needs. For product teams and smart home professionals, the takeaway is simple: multi-purpose devices win when they do several things well, and voice AI speed remains a key measure of success.
What would you prioritize in a smart display: control, audio, or AI responsiveness?
Key points
- What happened The Verge published a review of Apple's HomeView, a smart display. The reviewer calls it their new favorite smart display.
- The key details The HomeView controls a smart home, works as a hands-free kitchen companion, acts as a good speaker and a digital photo frame.
- Why it matters It's the first Apple smart speaker with Siri AI. The reviewer calls that an improvement, though it is still slow at times.