Apple's 299 HomeView smart hub is here: 8 highlights, including the wall model

Our gifting experts are obsessively searching for holiday gifts that are unique, thoughtful and suitable for any budget. Apple's $299 HomeView smart hub is here: 8 highlights, including the wall model As an Apple Home user, here's what stands out about Apple's new smart home hub - and what I want to test firsthand. Maria Diaz is a staff writer with a passion for home automation, smart home devices, and tablets. Apple just announced it's releasing the HomeView for purchase on Nov. 13, with preorders beginning today, Oct. 13. Also: I'm an Apple loyalist with an Echo home: 5 ways HomeView could make me switch The HomeView is designed to work with Siri AI as the brain of your Apple smart home.