Apple HomeView review: A versatile smart display and Siri-powered home hub

The company’s smart screen debut heavily relies on an iPhone or iPad — for better and for worse.

By Billy Steele Nov. 12, 2026 9:00 am EST Billy Steele for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover RATING : 8.4 / 10
Pros
  • Great design
  • Category-leading sound
  • Useful for the whole family
  • Crisp, colorful display
Cons
  • Heavily reliant on an iPhone or iPad
  • Not great for playing videos
  • Third-party support is still a work in progress