HomeView can't play video apps natively without an iPhone or iPad

Apple's HomeView cannot play Apple TV or other video apps on its own — content must be streamed from an iPhone or iPad via AirPlay. The device runs an A18 chip and lacks an App Store, and some Apple services, including Apple Music Classical, are not available natively.

• Apple TV and three other Apple apps run only from iPhone via AirPlay
• HomeView runs on an A18 chip and has no App Store
• Apple Music Classical is not available natively on the device
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