Apple's $299 HomeView screen can't be set up without an iPhone

Apple's new $299 HomeView screen cannot be set up on its own: a footnote on Apple's site says setup and multiuser support require a compatible iPhone or iPad running iOS 27.2 or iPadOS 27.2. The wall mount, USB-C cable and power adapter are sold separately.

• HomeView costs $299 in the U.S. and needs an iPhone or iPad to set up
• Requires iOS 27.2 or iPadOS 27.2, listed only in the footnotes
• Wall mount, USB-C cable and 20W+ power adapter sold separately
• The main product page has no system requirements section