Key takeaways
- Apple HomeView costs $299 for both the tabletop and wall-mounted models, with Nov. 13 as the expected availability date.
- A wall-mounted setup needs a separate Schneider Home mount that starts at $59.95, according to PCMag, on top of the $299 device.
- AppleCare+ for HomeView is $2.49 a month or $24.99 a year in the US, and a repair costs $39 with it versus $279 without, according to MacRumors.
- A tabletop HomeView plus LG's doorbell, thermostat and smart lock means $299, $249.95, $199.95 and $349.95 at PCMag's prices, and those accessories don't arrive until December.
Apple HomeView lists at $299, whether you pick the tabletop version or the wall-mounted one. Preorders opened at Apple’s Welcome Home event in New York on Oct. 13, and Nov. 13 is the expected availability date. The sticker price is only the first line of the bill, though. Hang it on a wall, protect it, and start adding cameras and locks, and the total climbs fast.
What does the $299 HomeView include?
The $299 gets you a 7-inch display with face recognition, running Apple’s upgraded Siri AI. PCMag describes the screen as an adjustable Liquid Retina display sitting on a domed speaker. It also runs the rest of the smart home: doorbells, thermostats and locks.
The tabletop model is offered in four colors: space gray, silver, rose pink and starlight. Wall-mounted versions come in space gray or silver, per PCMag. 9to5Mac lists the colors a little differently and gives no wall-mounted colors, so check the Apple store page when you order.
One regional catch: Apple says HomeView won’t be sold in the EU because Siri AI isn’t available there under EU regulations, according to The Guardian.
The wall mount and AppleCare+ add up
The wall-mounted HomeView needs a separate Schneider Home mount, which starts at $59.95, according to PCMag. That’s a 20% surcharge on the device. AppleCare+ for HomeView is $2.49 a month or $24.99 a year in the US, billed until you cancel, according to MacRumors. The pieces, before tax and shipping (neither is reported):
- Tabletop, no coverage: $299
- Tabletop with yearly AppleCare+: $299 plus $24.99
- Wall-mounted, no coverage: $299 plus the mount at $59.95 or more
- Wall-mounted with yearly AppleCare+: $299 plus $59.95 plus $24.99
- Monthly AppleCare+ instead: $2.49 a month, which costs more over a year than the annual plan
The mount is quoted as a starting price, so treat these as floors.
Is AppleCare+ worth $2.49 a month?
For most buyers, probably yes. According to MacRumors, repair fees apply to any damage on tabletop or wall-mounted models: $39 with AppleCare+ and $279 without. Those are US prices. An unprotected repair costs nearly as much as the $299 device itself.
Do the comparison: a year of yearly coverage ($24.99) plus one covered repair ($39) still costs far less than a single uncovered repair ($279). If the display will live somewhere it can get knocked or splashed, I’d pay the $24.99.
Apple also lets you fold HomeView into AppleCare One, a bundle with plans from $19.99 a month. That only makes sense if you already cover several Apple devices, since $19.99 a month is far more than $2.49 for one hub.
Repair pricing is becoming a bigger deal for device buyers in general. We looked at how new rules affect business hardware in our piece on right to repair in 2026.
How does HomeView compare with Echo Show and Nest Hub?
I can’t give you a fair dollar-for-dollar comparison here, because Amazon and Google pricing isn’t part of what’s been reported on this launch. For context, Apple’s products compete with Google Home and Amazon Echo, and Amazon, which has invested heavily in Echo and Ring, launched premium tablets last week, according to The Guardian.
What I can do is give you the checklist. For any hub, add up the device, the stand or wall mount, the protection plan, and any cloud subscription needed for camera history. Apple’s cameras have “full iCloud+ integration,” per TechSpot, but the iCloud+ price isn’t in the reporting on this launch, so put that on HomeView’s side of the ledger once you’ve checked it.
The Guardian also calls HomeView “iPad-like” and argues Apple has tinkered with the home for a decade without major success. Those are the outlet’s own characterizations, and the paper attributes two big hurdles to unnamed analysts. Whether the hub earns its price will come down to how well Siri AI works in daily use, and that can’t be judged before Nov. 13.
What the Home Collection adds
The Apple Home Collection is a line of cameras, a doorbell, a lock, thermostats and sensors made with LG and Schneider Electric, all managed in the Home app. PCMag and TechSpot list the prices, which mostly match, although TechSpot rounds them as starting figures.
- LG Indoor Cam Plug-in: $199.95
- LG Outdoor Cam Plug-in: $299.95
- LG Floodlight Cam: $399.95
- LG Video Doorbell Wired: $249.95 per PCMag, or from $230 per TechSpot
- LG Smart Deadbolt Lock: $349.95
- LG Smart Thermostat and Schneider Home Smart Thermostat: $199.95 each
- Sensors, one from LG for temperature and one from Schneider for the room: $39.95 each
Picture a tabletop HomeView, the doorbell at PCMag’s price, the LG thermostat and the LG Smart Deadbolt Lock, which unlocks automatically when an iPhone or Apple Watch with a Home Key approaches via Ultra Wideband. That’s $299, $249.95, $199.95 and $349.95 before tax and coverage. TechSpot’s lower doorbell figure trims it a little.
These accessories arrive in December, and select ones slip to early 2027. Shoppers in the US, Canada and the UK can buy the cameras and doorbell, but the lock and thermostats are limited to US and Canadian customers at launch. If you need another speaker in a different room, the HomePod mini 2 is $149, up from the original’s $99, with in-store availability starting Friday, Oct. 30.
Who should preorder and who should wait
If you already live in Apple’s ecosystem and want a hub that doubles as a display, preorder the tabletop model, add AppleCare+ on the yearly plan, and stop there. That’s $299 plus $24.99, and it avoids the mount entirely.
If you want it on a wall, budget for the $59.95 mount on top and ask whether a countertop spot would do. Apple is the only place to preorder HomeView right now, and the only promotion is 3% Daily Cash back with Apple Card, according to PCMag. There’s no discount to wait for.
Shoppers also eyeing Amazon or Google should price those out with the same four-line checklist and wait for Siri AI hands-on reviews before deciding. And if you’re thinking of buying the whole Home Collection, there’s no rush. Nothing in it ships until December.
What’s still unknown
Several cost questions are open. Apple hasn’t said whether the Home Collection accessories work without a HomeView, which decides how much of that spending is really tied to the hub. The price of the iCloud+ plan that the cameras lean on isn’t reported, and neither are other mounting options beyond the Schneider mount.
The doorbell’s price is also disputed between $230 and $249.95. And HomePod mini 2’s Siri AI support is unclear: TechSpot says it arrives in a future software update, while PCMag describes the speaker as supporting it with no mention of a delay.
Analysts have raised third-party compatibility, including how HomeView handles Matter devices, as a hurdle, and that hasn’t been tested yet. Which accessories slip into 2027 isn’t reported either.
Tools & products mentioned
- Apple HomeView on Amazon — Check current price
- HomePod mini 2 on Amazon — Check current price
- LG Smart Deadbolt Lock on Amazon — Check current price
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Apple HomeView cost?
HomeView costs $299 for both the tabletop and wall-mounted versions. A wall-mounted setup also needs a separate Schneider Home mount that starts at $59.95, according to PCMag.
When does Apple HomeView come out?
Preorders are open now. Nov. 13, 2026 is the expected availability date, per The Guardian and PCMag.
How much does it cost to repair a HomeView?
According to MacRumors, US repair fees for any damage are $39 with AppleCare+ and $279 without. AppleCare+ for HomeView is $2.49 a month or $24.99 a year.
Is Apple HomeView available in Europe?
No. Apple says it won't sell HomeView in the EU because Siri AI isn't available there due to EU regulations, according to The Guardian.
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Sources
This article was compiled from reporting by the following outlets. Links go to the original reports.
- The Guardian US Tech: Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI
- MacRumors: Apple's HomeView Repair Fees Revealed
- 9to5Mac: Deals: M5 Pro MacBook Pro $600 off, Mac mini, AirPods Pro 3, Apple Watch clearance deals $199 off, more
- TechSpot: New Apple Home Collection includes smart cameras, door lock, and thermostats made by LG and Schneider Electric
- Wired: Walgreens Photo Coupons: Up to 70% Off This October
- PCMag: How to Preorder Everything From Apple’s 'Welcome Home' Event: New Apple TV 4K, HomePod Mini 2, and HomeView
