Apple HomeView review: late but great

Apple’s HomeView smart display is the centerpiece of its new push into the home. There’s plenty to like, but also some drawbacks. It’s an extension of your iPhone or iPad with access to your texts, calendar, and reminders, making it a communal device with personal content, but switching between the two is where HomeView stumbles. The $299 display brings Siri AI to a multipurpose screen designed to manage your smart home and make everyday tasks easier. But Siri still feels rough around the edges, and Apple doesn’t support as many smart home devices as competitors like the Amazon Alexa and Google Home. Is it worth the investment? The Verge’s Jennifer Pattison Tuohy dives in with her full review. 0:00 Intro 1:01 What Is a Smart Display? 1:39 Performance & Design 2:49 Smart Home Controls & Cameras 4:25 Profiles & Privacy 6:23 Siri AI & Personal Context 7:55 Guest Use & Handoff 9:15 Apps & Widgets 10:36 Verdict Subscribe: http://goo.gl/G5RXGs Like The Verge on Facebook: https://goo.gl/2P1aGc Follow on X: https://goo.gl/XTWX61 Follow on Instagram: https://goo.gl/7ZeLv Watch The Vergecast on YouTube: https://bit.ly/40RFRkg The Vergecast Podcast: https://bit.ly/3WQDexZ Decoder with Nilay Patel: http://apple.co/3v29nDc More about our podcasts: https://www.theverge.com/podcasts Read More: http://www.theverge.com Community guidelines: http://bit.ly/2D0hlAv Wallpapers from The Verge: https://bit.ly/2xQXYJr Shop our Verge merch store here: https://bit.ly/4kPCmEc Subscribe to The Verge: https://bit.ly/3FT6n5S Subscribe to The Vergecast on YouTube, new episodes on Tuesday and Friday: https://bit.ly/3I6nJtz If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may receive a commission without exerting any influence on editorial content. For more information about our ethics policy, visit: https://bit.ly/3ZWTlLs