Apple's biggest smart home expansion in years is taking shape, with a new touchscreen hub, upgraded speakers, a more powerful Apple TV, and a collection of cameras, locks, and thermostats. But while the hardware is arriving over the next few months, some of its most anticipated AI features won't be available to everyone on launch day.
Announced October 13, 2026, the lineup includes Apple HomeView, HomePod mini 2, a fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, and nine Home Collection accessories developed with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric. U.S. prices start at $39.95 for a temperature sensor and reach $399.95 for a floodlight camera. The first devices arrive October 30, with additional releases scheduled through early 2027.
Preorders have opened for several products, although availability varies by country. Siri AI support also differs between devices, and certain features require an Apple Intelligence-compatible iPhone or iPad, a home hub, or an iCloud+ subscription.
Apple smart home prices and release dates
Apple has confirmed launch dates for its three main devices, while the nine Home Collection accessories have broader availability windows.
HomeView, HomePod mini 2, and Apple TV 4K
HomePod mini 2 — $149; October 30, 2026.
Apple HomeView (tabletop) — $299; November 13, 2026.
Apple HomeView (wall-mounted) — $299; November 13, 2026.
Apple TV 4K (fourth generation) — $299; November 13, 2026.
According to Apple's HomePod mini 2 announcement, the new speaker is available for preorder in the U.S. and more than 23 other countries and regions. Its five color options are pink, green, blue, white, and midnight.
Home Collection cameras and security
LG Video Doorbell Wired — $249.95.
LG Floodlight Cam — $399.95.
LG Outdoor Cam Plug-In — $299.95.
LG Indoor Cam Plug-In — $199.95.
LG Smart Deadbolt Lock — $349.95.
Home Collection thermostats and sensors
LG Smart Thermostat — $199.95.
LG Temperature Sensor — $39.95.
Schneider Home Smart Thermostat — $199.95.
Schneider Home Room Sensor — $39.95.
Apple's Home Collection announcement places the first accessories in December 2026, with selected products following in early 2027. Individual shipping dates remain unannounced.
These are U.S. starting prices. Additional hardware can raise the cost: HomeView's optional wall mounts start at $59.95 for USB-C power, $79.95 for wired AC, and $129.95 for Power over Ethernet, with the last option arriving in early 2027. Compatible thermostat power adapters start at $24.95.
Siri AI arrives at different times across Apple's devices
Siri AI is one of the biggest changes in Apple's connected-home lineup, but its launch schedule is far from uniform.
HomeView gets Siri AI at launch
The seven-inch HomeView comes with Siri AI when it ships November 13. Apple's HomeView announcement describes a shared display that recognizes up to six household members and provides personalized home screens, communication tools, and smart home controls.
Users can manage accessories, make FaceTime calls, view security feeds, and interact with Siri through voice commands. HomeView also supports personalized information from Messages, Calendar, Reminders, and other apps.
Those personal-context features require an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. Without one, HomeView still supports general Siri AI conversations, knowledge queries, and music discovery, but not the full range of personalized assistance.
Apple says sensitive personal information appears only when the registered user is recognized and their paired iPhone or iPad is nearby and has recently been unlocked.
Apple TV 4K brings Siri AI to older hardware
Apple's fourth-generation Apple TV 4K announcement confirms that Siri AI beta will also work on second-generation and later Apple TV 4K models.
Existing owners therefore won't necessarily need the new $299 streaming box to access the upgraded assistant. Siri AI beta requires tvOS 27.2, a supported language, and an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad belonging to the home's owner.
The new model still offers hardware improvements, including an A19 chip, built-in microphones for hands-free Siri, and expanded home theater support.
It can also power four-speaker surround sound using four HomePod mini 2 speakers or four second-generation HomePods, arranged in matching front and rear pairs. That particular setup requires the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K.
HomePod mini 2 will receive Siri AI later
HomePod mini 2 reaches stores October 30, but Siri AI won't be ready at launch.
Apple has promised a future software update without announcing a release date. The speaker will initially offer its upgraded audio hardware, standard Siri functionality, smart home controls, stereo pairing, and multiroom playback.
When Siri AI arrives, activation will require the home owner's compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. Its broader conversational features will then be available to household members under Apple's supported setup.
Initial Siri AI availability is limited to English in the U.S., Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, and the U.K.
Home security features come with extra requirements
Apple's new accessories are designed to connect through NFC pairing using an iPhone running compatible software. They can be managed through the Apple Home app without separate manufacturer accounts.
Certain features require an existing home hub, such as a compatible HomePod, HomeView, or Apple TV. Apple has not fully specified which camera functions remain available without one, so buyers should confirm individual requirements rather than assume every advertised capability works independently.
LG's Video Doorbell Wired uses two cameras: a front-facing camera with up to 2.5K resolution and a downward-facing Full HD camera. Users can switch between views of visitors and packages.
Apple also says its new cameras include local storage that maintains recording when Wi-Fi connectivity is interrupted, although that capability has not yet been independently tested.
iCloud+ determines how much video history users can access. HomeKit Secure Video includes up to 10 days of recorded events, with camera limits based on the subscription:
50GB — one camera.
200GB — up to five cameras.
2TB — unlimited cameras for standard event history.
Eligible plans also support AI-generated video summaries and natural-language footage searches. Those advanced capabilities have additional camera limits and require an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad, supported software, and a compatible home hub.
The $349.95 LG Smart Deadbolt Lock offers another notable feature: local operation. According to Apple, core access functions continue without an internet connection. It supports Matter and Aliro for smart home interoperability, along with hands-free unlocking through compatible iPhones and Apple Watches.
For customers who prefer professional installation, Apple is offering optional third-party services through ADT in the U.S. beginning in fall 2026, for an additional charge.
HomeView won't launch everywhere on November 13
HomeView's initial markets are Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the U.K., and the U.S. Preorders in Singapore begin October 15 at 9 a.m. local time, while South African customers can order through authorized resellers.
The European Union is excluded from the initial rollout. Apple says HomeView cannot be sold there because Siri AI is not yet available in iOS in the EU.
The Home Collection has narrower geographic availability. Its four cameras will initially be sold in the U.S., Canada, and the U.K., while the smart lock, thermostats, and temperature sensors are limited to the U.S. and Canada.
Apple has not announced dates for wider international availability.
Should you preorder or wait?
HomePod mini 2 is the first product to arrive, but buyers interested mainly in Siri AI have reason to hold off. Its $149 price is confirmed, while the release date for its defining software upgrade is not.
The new Apple TV 4K is easier to justify for users who want its faster hardware, hands-free Siri, or four-speaker surround sound. Owners of second-generation or newer Apple TV 4K models, however, should check whether the Siri AI beta already meets their needs before upgrading.
At $299, HomeView offers a different proposition: a shared touchscreen for controlling connected devices, managing household information, and keeping in touch. Its usefulness will depend partly on the Apple devices and services already in the household.
The Home Collection accessories warrant more patience. Apple has disclosed their prices and broad launch schedule, but independent testing and individual shipping dates are still missing.
Apple says its Home ecosystem protects camera footage and personal information through end-to-end encryption, local processing, and Private Cloud Compute. Those protections remain company claims until the new products undergo independent evaluation.
For buyers, the key question isn't simply when Apple's new hardware arrives. It's whether the features they want will work with the devices they already own — and whether those features will be ready when they open the box.
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