Apple launches $299 HomeView smart display

Apple's long-rumored smart display is now an actual product. The $299 HomeView is available for preorder and is scheduled to reach customers Nov. 13, according to Engadget. Apple is offering tabletop and wall-mounted versions.

A shared screen built around Siri AI

HomeView centers on a seven-inch square Liquid Retina display. An A18 chip powers Siri AI, while facial and voice recognition tailor the interface to the person using it. PCMag reports that the display supports profiles for up to six people.

The device includes a 12-megapixel FaceTime camera with Center Stage. Its smart-home dashboard can control compatible lights, locks and cameras, and the screen can show live video feeds. HomeView also supports native Apple apps such as Calendar and Weather, plus voice and video apps. Users do not download apps directly to the display; recent apps from their Apple devices appear in its menu.