Apple's HomeView will support some third-party apps via iPhone widgets

Summary

Apple's $299 HomeView smart home display will not have an App Store, but it can display third-party widgets from an iPhone, 9to5Mac reports. Apple announced the 7-inch display as a device for controlling connected accessories, making FaceTime calls, and enjoying music and video.

Timeline

1. 9to5Mac

   13 Oct 2026, 16:24 UTCSource ↗

   9to5Mac reports Apple announced HomeView, a $299 smart home display with a 7-inch screen for controlling connected accessories, making FaceTime calls, and enjoying music and video, and addressed whether it would support third-party apps.

2. 9to5Mac

   14 Oct 2026, 15:43 UTCSource ↗

   9to5Mac reports HomeView will not have an App Store but can support some third-party apps by displaying widgets from an iPhone.