Apple has recently expanded its smart home lineup in the Indian market by opening pre-orders for the new HomeView and HomePod mini 2. Other than that, the Cupertino-based tech giant has also revealed a new Apple TV 4K. Apple has introduced new colours with the HomePod mini 2 along with the 360-degree sound, Sound Glow lighting effects, and improved smart home features. Whereas the HomeView is a completely new product that comes with a 7-inch display and can be placed on a tabletop or on a wall mount. Here’s everything from specs, availability and price you need to know about the all-new Apple HomeView and Apple HomePod mini 2.
Apple HomeView comes equipped with a 7-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone technology and automatic brightness adjustment. Users can easily place the device on a tabletop or mount it on a wall. The HomeView is available in silver, starlight, rose pink and space grey, while the wall-mounted model is available in silver and space grey.
HomeView recognises up to six people and provides each user with a personalised home screen. It supports FaceTime calls, Messages, Apple Music, Apple Podcasts, Apple TV and compatible third-party apps. Users can also control smart home devices, check camera feeds, adjust lights and thermostats, and manage other connected accessories.
The device runs on Siri AI, which is currently in beta. It can answer questions, help with music discovery and use personal information from a paired Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad to provide more relevant responses. Setup requires a compatible iPhone or iPad.
The HomePod mini 2 brings improved audio features and support for Siri AI through a future software update. Under the hood, the device is powered by Apple’s S10 chip. According to the company, the speaker can analyse music in real time to improve sound quality and volume. Not only that, but it also supports single-speaker playback, stereo pairing and multiroom audio.
A new feature called Sound Glow is also introduced with it that makes the speaker’s top surface glow in sync with music, with colours inspired by album artwork. Users can control compatible smart home accessories, set automations and receive alerts when the speaker detects smoke or carbon monoxide alarms via the all-new HomePod mini 2.
When paired with the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, four HomePod mini 2 speakers can create a surround sound setup. The device is available in five colourways, notably in pink, green, blue, white and midnight.
Apple HomeView will be available from November 13, while HomePod mini 2 goes on sale from October 30. Indian users can preorder the devices starting today on Apple’s official website and Apple Store app.
The Apple HomeView made its debut in the Indian market with a price tag of Rs 39,900 for both the tabletop and wall-mounted models, while the HomePod mini 2 costs Rs 18,900. The wall-mounted model needs a separate mount, with the USB-C option starting at Rs 6,900 and the AC wired option at Rs 8,900. A PoE mount will follow in early 2027 at Rs 14,900.