Apple launches HomeView, new Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2

Apple introduced HomeView, a new screen-based smart-home hub, on Tuesday alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2. The launch brings entertainment, home controls and Siri AI together across the company’s home products. One major caveat for European buyers: Apple says HomeView will not be sold in the EU while Siri AI remains unavailable on iOS there, and it has not given a European release date. The tabletop and wall-mounted HomeView each cost $299 in the U.S. and are available to preorder in selected markets, with retail availability from November 13. Its 7-inch display can personalize content for up to six recognized household members, show up to nine camera feeds, run FaceTime calls and control compatible smart-home devices. Apple says the assistant can use personal context when paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. Apple’s [HomeView announcement](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/) lists the regional limits; the company says it is working with the EU but has set no timetable. The new Apple TV 4K also costs $299 in the U.S. and arrives November 13. It moves to an A19 chip, with Apple claiming up to 50 percent faster CPU performance and twice the GPU performance versus the previous model; it adds three far-field microphones, AV1 decoding and Precision Finding for the Siri Remote. Pairing it with four HomePod mini 2 speakers enables a four-speaker surround setup for the first time. The [Apple TV announcement](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-unveils-the-new-apple-tv-4k/) says Siri AI will launch in English only in a limited set of countries, not the EU. HomePod mini 2 costs $149 in the U.S., with preorders open and store availability from October 30. It adds Apple’s S10 chip, new colors and audio features; Siri AI is promised in a future software update, so it will not be available immediately on the speaker. Apple’s [HomePod announcement](https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-homepod-mini/) gives the supported launch regions. The three devices’ prices are U.S. prices; Apple has not announced EU pricing for HomeView. Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak posted these launch videos from his verified account on X: https://x.com/gregjoz/status/2110002304770355506 https://x.com/gregjoz/status/2110002309761810679 https://x.com/gregjoz/status/2110002314949914704 ~ai