--- title: "Apple unveils new smart home products with updated Siri AI" description: "Most outlets led with Apple's introduction of new smart home devices featuring an upgraded Siri virtual assistant. Several highlighted the iPad-like HomeView device, its 7-inch screen, facial recognition, and pricing starting at $299. While most described the product launch in general terms, The News International provided more specific details about the device’s features and functionality. Excerpts did not suggest significant differences in framing, with most coverage focusing on the product lineup and AI enhancements." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/14050-apple-to-unveil-new-smart-home-devices-with-ai site: HarZaviya language: en --- # Apple unveils new smart home products with updated Siri AI technology · updated 14 Oct 2026, 3:05 PM PKT · 13–14 Oct 2026 · 8 articles from 6 outlets over 2 developments **HarZaviya summary** — how 6 outlets covered this, generated automatically from their headlines and excerpts: > Most outlets led with Apple's introduction of new smart home devices featuring an upgraded Siri virtual assistant, including an iPad-like device for wall or tabletop use. Several reports specified the device as the HomeView, noting its 7-inch screen, facial recognition, and price point of $299. While some outlets briefly mentioned Apple's strategic bet on the product line, the focus across coverage remained on the technical features and AI enhancements. ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 14 Oct 2026 — HomeView Launched as Part of Apple’s New Smart Home Push (1 outlet) - **ProPakistani** — [HomeView Launched as Part of Apple’s New Smart Home Push](https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/14/homeview-launched-as-part-of-apples-new-smart-home-push/) · 14 Oct 2026, 3:05 PM PKT > Apple has announced the HomeView, a new smart home hub powered by the latest version of Siri with Apple Intelligence.… Read More ### 13 Oct 2026 — Apple unveils new smart home products with updated Siri AI (5 outlets) > Most outlets led with Apple's introduction of new smart home devices featuring an upgraded Siri virtual assistant. Several highlighted the iPad-like HomeView device, its 7-inch screen, facial recognition, and pricing starting at $299. While most described the product launch in general terms, The News International provided more specific details about the device’s features and functionality. Excerpts did not suggest significant differences in framing, with most coverage focusing on the product lineup and AI enhancements. - **Business Recorder** — [Apple bets on new screen gadget, Siri AI in home device push](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40444062/apple-bets-on-new-screen-gadget-siri-ai-in-home-device-push) · 14 Oct 2026, 1:40 AM PKT > NEW YORK: Apple on Tuesday launched a raft of smart products, including an iPad-like device dubbed the HomeView, in a bet that its AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant can help it carve out a bigger share of the highly competitive connected home market. The HomeView device, which starts at $299 and starts shipping next month, is Apple’s latest entry into a highly competitive market for connected ... - **The News International** — [Apple debuts HomeView smart display and next-gen home devices powered by conversational Siri AIÂ](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1419803-apple-debuts-homeview-smart-display-and-next-gen-home-devices-powered-by-conversational-siri-ai) · 13 Oct 2026, 8:45 PM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple debuts HomeView smart display and next-gen home devices powered by conversational Siri AI Apple has officially entered the smart display market with the introduction of HomeView, a 7-inch touchscreen hub designed to anchor its revamped smart home ecosystem.Powered by the next generation... - **ARY News (English)** — [Apple unveils new smart home products, showcasing updated Siri AI](https://arynews.tv/apple-unveils-new-smart-home-products-showcasing-updated-siri-ai) · 13 Oct 2026, 7:27 PM PKT · 86% identical wording to the newest filing > The HomeView device starts at $299 and starts shipping next month. It will feature a 7-inch screen and face recognition, will help... - **Hum News English** — [Apple to unveil new smart home products, showcasing updated Siri AI](https://humenglish.com/latest/apple-to-unveil-new-smart-home-products-showcasing-updated-siri-ai/) · 13 Oct 2026, 7:00 PM PKT · 83% identical wording to the newest filing > NEW YORK: Apple is expected to show off a new round of smart home products, including an iPad-like device on Tuesday, meant to hang on walls or perch on tabletops that will showcase its AI-upgraded Siri virtual assistant. The devices will help users control doorbells, thermostats and smart locks in a market where Apple has tinkered for a decade without major success. The devices could also incl... - **Daily Times** — [Apple to unveil new smart home devices with AI](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1566670/apple-to-unveil-new-smart-home-devices-with-ai/) · 13 Oct 2026, 5:48 PM PKT · 81% identical wording to the newest filing > Apple is expected to introduce new smart home products featuring an upgraded Siri virtual assistant on Tuesday. The launch includes an iPad-like device designed for wall mounting or tabletop use. The products aim to make controlling connected household devices easier through artificial intelligence. The new device is expected to help users manage doorbells, thermostats and […] ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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