Apple HomeView smart display tested by reviewer at $299 price
The Verge senior smart home reviewer Jen Tuohy is answering subscriber questions about the $299 Apple HomeView smart display following a week-long test.
Following a week of testing the Apple HomeView, senior smart home reviewer Jen Tuohy is fielding questions from subscribers. The new device marks the company's first entry into the smart display market, carrying a price tag of $299. Testing involved evaluating both the tabletop and wall-mounted variations across multiple rooms, including the kitchen, office, bedside, coffee table, and the entryway as a control panel.
During the testing period, the hardware was used for cooking, managing connected household devices, handling phone calls, and interacting with new Siri artificial intelligence capabilities. Feedback from household members varied, with a tech-averse husband reacting positively to the interface while a teenage daughter showed less enthusiasm.
Subscriber Q&A Session
Subscribers to The Verge were invited to submit inquiries regarding the new product in the comments section. The reviewer scheduled responses to begin at 2 PM ET / 11 AM PT, drawing on experience testing previous displays manufactured by Amazon and Google.