HomeView Needs an iPhone or iPad for Some AI Features
Despite its A18 chip and Apple Intelligence support, Apple's new HomeView relies on a paired Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad for several features. Siri requests with personal context, video summaries, and HomeKit Secure Video searches require setup via such a device and an iCloud+ subscription. It launches November 13 at $299.
- Siri personal-context requests require a paired Apple Intelligence iPhone or iPad
- Custom Siri voices need iPhone Duo, 18 Pro, Air, 17 Pro, or an M4 iPad
- Video summaries and HomeKit Secure Video search need an iPhone or iPad plus iCloud+
- Launches November 13, tabletop and wall-mounted models priced at $299
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