By Tech Gear Hub • Last updated: November 13, 2026
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Apple HomeView, Apple's first smart home display, goes on sale today, November 13, 2026, priced at $299. (Photo: Apple, via 9to5Mac.)
Apple HomeView and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K launch today, Friday, November 13, 2026, and both cost $299 in the United States. Tech Gear Hub is covering launch day as it happens: HomeView is Apple's first smart home display, a 7-inch square screen with a 12MP Center Stage camera and the new Siri AI, while the new Apple TV 4K brings the A19 chip, 8GB of RAM, hands-free Siri and four-speaker surround sound with HomePod speakers. Pre-orders opened in mid-October after both products were announced on October 13, 2026, at Apple's "Welcome Home" event, and the first pre-orders are now reaching customers — but delivery from Apple is already backordered to the first week of December, so where you buy today matters as much as what you buy.
Quick Verdict
Both Apple products launch today, November 13, 2026, at $299 each: HomeView is Apple's first smart home display with a 7-inch screen, A18 chip and Siri AI, and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K adds the A19 chip, 8GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 7 and hands-free Siri. Buy from a store or Amazon for the fastest delivery, because Apple delivery is backordered to the first week of December — and skip HomeView entirely if you live in the EU, where it is not on sale.
Contents
- What launched today
- Apple HomeView at a glance
- Apple TV 4K (4th generation) at a glance
- HomeView vs Apple TV 4K at a glance
- Where to buy today — and how fast you will get it
- First impressions from reviewers: what they found
- Good news for older Apple TV 4K owners
- Apple Home Collection accessories go on sale today too
- What to check before you order
- HomeView or Apple TV 4K — which one first?
- Who should buy — and who should NOT buy
- Frequently asked questions
- Sources & references
What launched today
Apple is releasing two new products today, Friday, November 13, 2026: the all-new Apple HomeView and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K, both of which have been available to pre-order since mid-October, according to MacRumors' launch-day report by Tim Hardwick. Both products were announced on October 13, 2026, alongside the HomePod mini 2, which launched on October 30. That makes today the second Apple launch Friday in a row — and, per MacRumors, no other major Apple hardware releases are expected for the remainder of the year.
This is a launch-day article, not a repeat of the specs explainer. Our November 2 pre-launch explainer on the Apple HomeView and Apple TV 4K covered the announcement, prices, specs and release date in full; this piece covers what is actually happening today — availability, delivery times, first reviewer impressions and the checks worth making before you order. If you already read the explainer, start with the availability and impressions sections below.
The headline numbers are simple, and both are confirmed by MacRumors and 9to5Mac on launch day: HomeView costs $299, and the new Apple TV 4K costs $299. There is only one Apple TV 4K configuration this time — 128GB of storage — so there is no cheaper entry model to hunt for. HomeView also has a single $299 price, whether you choose the tabletop model on its speaker base or the wall-mounted panel, although the wall-mounted version needs extra mounting hardware bought separately.
Two plain, quotable facts sum up the day. First: both products cost $299, were announced on October 13, 2026, and go on sale on November 13, 2026, exactly one month later. Second: HomeView launches in only 8 markets — Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States — while the new Apple TV 4K is on sale in the US and 29 other countries and regions. The gap between those two lists is the story of the EU, and it is covered in detail below.
Apple HomeView at a glance
HomeView is Apple's first smart home display, and it is a new product category for Apple rather than a new version of something it already sold. The device is built around a 7-inch square display, per 9to5Mac's launch-day coverage, and it is powered by an A18 chip with a built-in 12MP Center Stage camera for FaceTime calls. The idea is a shared household screen: it sits on a kitchen counter or hangs on a wall and acts as the control centre for the home, for entertainment and for managing HomeKit accessories, with Siri AI as the main way of interacting with it.
The most distinctive feature is face recognition. HomeView can recognize up to six users by face, per MacRumors, and each person gets a personalized Home Screen. That is what separates it from an iPad left on a counter: the screen is meant to know who is standing in front of it and show that person's calendar, music, photos and smart-home controls. It comes in four colors — silver, starlight, rose pink and space gray — and in two versions: a tabletop model with a built-in speaker base, and a wall-mounted model designed to be fixed to a wall.
There are two limits worth knowing before you get excited. First, HomeView has no App Store, so it runs Apple's own home apps and the experiences Apple ships on it rather than the full iPad app catalogue. Second, Siri AI on HomeView is available at launch in beta and in English only, according to launch coverage. Apple has also said that some Siri AI features will eventually cost extra through expanded access, although no price has been announced — treat that as a future cost to watch, not a launch-day charge.
One more launch-day detail: Apple released a HomeView software update on November 12, 2026, the day before launch, addressing nine security vulnerabilities, per 9to5Mac. New units ship with older software, so expect a software update during setup — 9to5Mac reports that new HomeView units need HomeView Software 27.2 installed before first use. That is normal for a first-generation product, but it means the out-of-box experience includes a download before the display is fully usable.
Apple TV 4K (4th generation) at a glance
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K is the more familiar of the two launches — a new version of a box Apple has sold for years — but the changes inside are substantial. It is powered by the A19 chip, up from the A15 Bionic in the previous model, with 8GB of RAM, per The Indian Express review published on November 12, 2026. Apple claims CPU performance up to 50 percent faster and graphics performance up to twice as fast as the previous generation, based on Apple's own internal testing. The box also gains a dedicated AV1 decoder, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Gigabit Ethernet and a Thread radio, per Apple's official specifications as reported in launch coverage.
The fourth-generation Apple TV 4K (2026) with the new Siri Remote, which adds Find My support. (Photo: Apple, via 9to5Mac.)
The biggest change in daily use is hands-free Siri. Three far-field microphones built into the box let you talk to Siri from anywhere in the room without reaching for the remote, and Siri AI is available in beta with tvOS 27.2. Apple says the audio is processed within the A19's Secure Enclave, meaning apps, the operating system and Apple itself cannot access it, per The Indian Express. The new Siri Remote also gets Find My support with Precision Finding, although that feature requires a recent iPhone, per launch coverage.
The other flagship feature is four-speaker surround sound. The new Apple TV 4K can drive a four-HomePod surround system, using HomePod (2nd generation) or HomePod mini 2 speakers arranged in matching pairs at the front and rear of the room, per 9to5Mac. That is a genuine home-theatre upgrade — but it only works with those two speaker models, and it needs four of them, so it is an expensive feature to unlock in full. Older HomePod models do not qualify.
The price is the hardest part of this launch to defend. At $299 for the single 128GB model, the new Apple TV 4K costs nearly twice as much as the 2022 model's launch price, and The Indian Express calls it the biggest price increase in the lineup's history — while still calling the box the most complete streaming box available for buyers deep in the Apple ecosystem. That tension — best-in-class box, steepest-ever price — is the honest summary of this product.
HomeView vs Apple TV 4K at a glance
| Feature | Apple HomeView | Apple TV 4K (4th gen) |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $299 | $299 |
| Launch date | November 13, 2026 | November 13, 2026 |
| Announced | October 13, 2026 ("Welcome Home" event) | October 13, 2026 ("Welcome Home" event) |
| Chip | A18 | A19 |
| Display / output | 7-inch square display | 4K Dolby Vision, HDR10+, Dolby Atmos |
| Camera / mics | 12MP Center Stage camera for FaceTime | Three far-field microphones for hands-free Siri |
| Storage | Not disclosed as a headline spec | 128GB (single configuration) |
| Connectivity | HomeKit, Siri AI | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Gigabit Ethernet, Thread |
| Siri AI | Yes, beta, English at launch | Yes, beta (tvOS 27.2) |
| Launch markets | 8 markets (US, UK, Canada, Australia, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa) | US + 29 other countries/regions |
| EU availability | Not on sale in the EU | On sale (Siri AI availability varies by region) |
| Key limitation | No App Store | $299 — no cheaper model; HDMI cable not included |
The table makes the choice clear: these two products do different jobs at the same price. HomeView is a shared household screen for the kitchen or hallway; Apple TV 4K is a living-room streamer for the television. Neither replaces the other, and buying both costs $598 before accessories.
Where to buy today — and how fast you will get it
Launch day is not the same as delivery day, and the gap is already wide. When buying from Apple's Online Store for delivery, HomeView in all four colors is backordered to the first week of December, per 9to5Mac's launch-day check. The same applies to the new Apple TV 4K: Apple's Online Store shows delivery backordered to the first week of December. If you order from Apple today for home delivery, expect to wait roughly three weeks.
There are faster routes. Most Apple Stores appear to have same-day pickup availability today for HomeView, especially in silver and starlight, per 9to5Mac, and most Apple Stores appear to have some Apple TV 4K availability for walk-in purchases starting today. If you live near an Apple Store, checking pickup availability before you order is the fastest path to owning either product today.
Amazon is the other fast route. On Amazon, HomeView is available for immediate delivery in Space Gray, Starlight and Rose Pink, while the silver model is backordered until later in November, per 9to5Mac. On Amazon, the new Apple TV 4K is available for delivery as early as this weekend. Note that 9to5Mac also tracked a small pre-order discount on Amazon — the Apple TV 4K was listed at $289.99, $10 off, during the pre-order period — so it is worth checking the current Amazon price before you pay full price elsewhere. Tech Gear Hub has not verified a current Amazon price today, so check the current price at checkout rather than relying on the pre-order discount.
HomeView's natural home is the kitchen counter, where its 7-inch display acts as a shared family screen. (Photo: AppleInsider hands-on gallery, October 14, 2026.)
One timing note for readers outside the United States: HomeView's launch kicked off a day early in Australia and New Zealand, where it was already Friday, November 13, while it was still Thursday in the US — MacRumors reported on November 12 that the first HomeView orders were already reaching customers there. That is why you may already see first impressions online before US stores open.
First impressions from reviewers: what they found
Tech Gear Hub does not physically test products, so the impressions below are reported with clear attribution to the reviewers who spent time with the devices — not presented as our own experience. Review embargoes lifted on Thursday, November 12, at 6:00 a.m. Pacific, per launch coverage, so a full set of verdicts was available before launch day.
On the Apple TV 4K, MacRumors' Juli Clover spent time with the new box ahead of launch in a hands-on published on November 12, 2026, focused on the A19 chip and Siri AI. MacRumors reports that Apple says Siri AI is in beta and that there is more work to be done — an honest caveat worth remembering before you buy for the AI features alone. The Indian Express review, published November 12, 2026, found the box noticeably snappier in day-to-day use, crediting the A19 chip with 8GB of RAM, and noted that menus respond instantly, apps switch smoothly and animations feel more fluid. The reviewer also highlighted the dedicated AV1 decoder and the three far-field microphones that allow Siri to hear commands from across the room.
On HomeView, 9to5Mac's Chance Miller spent ten days with a HomeView on his kitchen counter ahead of launch, per 9to5Mac's launch-day coverage, and calls it an adorable smart display that earns its place. His review notes the 7-inch square display measures 1088 x 1088 at 220 ppi, is bright to 500 nits and dims to 0.3 nits for bedroom use, per the detailed launch-day reporting. That dimming range matters: a kitchen screen that cannot go dark enough is useless in a bedroom, and HomeView appears to handle both ends.
The early consensus, across the reviews published so far, is consistent: the hardware is strong and the Siri AI software is promising but unfinished. The Indian Express notes that Siri AI is English-first and that some features are patchy, with limited Netflix integration, while 9to5Mac's HomeView review praises the display, the app experience, the speaker quality and the Siri AI experience as feeling familiar rather than strange. Buy these products for what the hardware does today, and treat the AI features as a bonus that will improve — that is the fairest reading of the launch-day reviews.
Good news for older Apple TV 4K owners
You do not need to buy the new box to get Siri AI. The second- and third-generation Apple TV 4K models will get Siri AI with the upcoming tvOS 27.2.1 update, per MacRumors' November 12 report. That is important because the new box costs $299 — nearly twice the 2022 model's price — and many existing owners will reasonably ask whether the upgrade is worth it. If your main interest is Siri AI, the software update brings it to the box you already own, and the main things you would miss are the A19 chip's speed, the far-field microphones for hands-free Siri, Wi-Fi 7 and the four-HomePod surround sound.
That also reframes the upgrade question. The new Apple TV 4K makes the most sense for first-time buyers, for owners of much older Apple TV models, or for households that specifically want hands-free Siri or a four-HomePod surround setup. Owners of a second- or third-generation Apple TV 4K who mainly stream movies and shows can wait for tvOS 27.2.1 and keep their current box — a point several launch-day reviews make in different words.
Apple Home Collection accessories go on sale today too
Today is not only about the two headline products. The first Apple Home Collection accessories also go on sale today, November 13, 2026 — the co-branded smart home accessories built in partnership with LG and Schneider Home, per 9to5Mac. Our November 12 article on the Apple Home Collection accessories covers which accessories are available and when to order them, including the pre-order timing. If you are buying HomeView, check that article before you finish your order, because the wall-mount hardware and other accessories are sold separately and some items may arrive later than the display itself.
The accessories matter more for HomeView than for Apple TV 4K. A wall-mounted HomeView needs a mount and a power solution, and the tabletop model is the simpler purchase if you want everything in one box. Either way, add the accessories to your budget before you check out — the $299 price is the starting point, not the total cost of a finished setup.
What to check before you order
Launch day is the worst day to rush a $299 purchase. Run through these checks before you pay:
1. Check the delivery date, not just the price. Apple delivery for both products is backordered to the first week of December, per 9to5Mac. If you want the product this weekend, check Amazon delivery or Apple Store pickup first — the fastest option varies by color, and silver HomeView is already backordered on Amazon until later in November.
2. Confirm your country is on the list. HomeView is not sold in the European Union because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS in the region due to regulatory constraints, per MacRumors. If you are buying from the EU, do not order a US unit expecting full functionality — Siri AI is the product's core feature, and it is the reason for the restriction.
3. Count the real cost of the wall-mounted HomeView. Both HomeView models cost $299, but the wall-mounted version needs extra mounting hardware bought separately. Add that cost before comparing the two models, and check whether the mount is in stock — some accessories are not arriving until early 2027, per launch coverage.
4. Check your HomePod models before buying for surround sound. Four-speaker surround sound on the new Apple TV 4K works only with HomePod (2nd generation) or HomePod mini 2 speakers, in matching pairs at the front and rear. If your speakers are older models, that feature will not work, and buying four new speakers would cost far more than the Apple TV itself.
5. Remember there is no App Store on HomeView. HomeView runs Apple's own home apps, not the full iPad app catalogue. If you were imagining a small iPad on the wall, reset that expectation: this is a dedicated home display, not a general-purpose tablet, and that distinction decides whether it fits your home.
6. Expect a software update during setup. New HomeView units ship with older software and need HomeView Software 27.2 installed before first use, per 9to5Mac. Budget a few minutes and a stable Wi-Fi connection for setup, and do not judge the product before the update finishes.
7. Treat Siri AI as beta. Siri AI is in beta on both products and English-only at launch. MacRumors reports that Apple itself says there is more work to be done. If you buy today, buy for the hardware and the current features — the AI will improve, but it is not finished.
HomeView or Apple TV 4K — which one first?
If you can only buy one of the two $299 products today, the answer depends on where the screen will live. Buy HomeView first if your household needs a shared kitchen or hallway screen — a place where anyone can check the calendar, control the lights, make a FaceTime call or follow a recipe. Its face recognition for up to six users is built for exactly that shared use, and no other Apple product does it.
Buy the Apple TV 4K first if your television is the centre of your home entertainment. It is the best streaming box Apple has ever made, per 9to5Mac's review, with the fastest chip, the best picture formats and the new hands-free Siri. But remember the honest caveat: if you already own a second- or third-generation Apple TV 4K, Siri AI is coming to your box via tvOS 27.2.1, so the upgrade is much less urgent than it looks on launch day.
And if you own neither product and have $299 to spend once, the Apple TV 4K is the safer first purchase for most households — it works with the television you already own, in every launch market, with no mounting hardware and no EU restriction. HomeView is the more exciting product, but it is also the more limited one: a first-generation device, in eight markets only, with no App Store and beta software. Excitement is a good reason to watch a product; it is not always a good reason to buy it on day one.
Who should buy — and who should NOT buy
Who should buy HomeView: Apple households with HomeKit accessories who want a shared kitchen or hallway screen; families who will use face recognition for up to six personalised Home Screens; anyone who makes FaceTime calls from the kitchen and wants a dedicated 12MP Center Stage camera; early adopters who accept beta software on a first-generation product.
Who should buy the Apple TV 4K (4th gen): first-time Apple TV buyers; owners of older Apple TV models who want the A19 chip, Wi-Fi 7 and hands-free Siri; households with four HomePod (2nd gen) or HomePod mini 2 speakers who want four-speaker surround sound; anyone who wants the best streaming picture quality Apple offers.
Who should NOT buy: anyone in the European Union should not buy HomeView — it is not on sale there, and Siri AI is unavailable on iOS in the region due to regulation. Owners of a second- or third-generation Apple TV 4K who mainly want Siri AI should not buy the new box yet — wait for the tvOS 27.2.1 update. Anyone expecting a small iPad should not buy HomeView — it has no App Store. And anyone on a tight budget should not spend $299 on either product when capable streaming boxes cost far less; the Apple TV 4K's price is its biggest weakness, and the launch-day reviews agree on that point.
The Siri AI angle also connects to Apple's wider software push. Apple is bringing its new AI features across its devices, and our article on iPhone Duo apps hitting 100,000 optimized apps covers how Apple's app ecosystem is adapting to the new AI features — useful context if you are deciding how deeply to buy into Apple's AI hardware this year.
Frequently asked questions
Are the Apple HomeView and Apple TV 4K available today?
Yes. Both products launch today, Friday, November 13, 2026, in the United States, and both cost $299. Pre-orders opened in mid-October, and the first pre-orders are now reaching customers, with Apple Store pickup available today in many locations.
How much do the HomeView and Apple TV 4K cost?
Both cost $299 in the United States. HomeView costs $299 for either the tabletop or the wall-mounted model, and the new Apple TV 4K costs $299 for its single 128GB configuration. There is no cheaper Apple TV 4K model this generation.
Where is HomeView available — and why not in the EU?
HomeView launches in 8 markets: Australia, Canada, India, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States. It is not sold in the European Union because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS in the region due to regulatory constraints, per MacRumors.
How long will delivery take if I order today?
Apple's Online Store shows delivery backordered to the first week of December for both products. Amazon is faster: HomeView is available for immediate delivery in Space Gray, Starlight and Rose Pink, and the new Apple TV 4K is available on Amazon for delivery as early as this weekend, per 9to5Mac. Most Apple Stores also have same-day pickup today.
Will my older Apple TV 4K get Siri AI?
Yes. The second- and third-generation Apple TV 4K models will get Siri AI with the upcoming tvOS 27.2.1 update, per MacRumors. You do not need to buy the new $299 box to get Siri AI — although hands-free Siri, the A19 chip and four-HomePod surround sound remain exclusive to the new model.
Does HomeView have an App Store?
No. HomeView has no App Store and runs Apple's own home apps rather than the full iPad app catalogue. It is a dedicated smart home display, not a general-purpose tablet, so check that Apple's built-in apps cover what you need before you buy.
Sources & references
- MacRumors — "Apple Launches Two Products Today" (Tim Hardwick, November 13, 2026): macrumors.com
- 9to5Mac — "New Apple TV 4K and HomeView now available: Here's everything you need to know" (Chance Miller, November 13, 2026): 9to5mac.com
- MacRumors — "Hands-On With the New Apple TV 4K and Siri AI" (Juli Clover, November 12, 2026): macrumors.com
- The Indian Express — "Apple TV 4K (2026) review: Faster, smarter and now listens from across the room" (November 12, 2026): indianexpress.com
- Apple — official product announcements, October 13, 2026 ("Welcome Home" event), as reported by MacRumors and 9to5Mac.
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