An update to my earlier Nov. 13 launch post. MacRumors has the shipping details now that pre-orders are open.
What’s new
- HomeView: $299. Tabletop and wall-mounted models, Apple Intelligence with Siri AI, recognizes up to six users by face with personalized Home Screens. Not selling in the EU yet because Siri AI isn’t available on iOS there.
- Apple TV 4K (4th gen): $299, A19 chip, 128GB, updated Siri Remote with Find My, and four-speaker surround with HomePod mini 2.
- Both were announced Oct. 13 alongside the HomePod mini 2 (which launched Oct. 30).
I also wrote about iOS 27.3 code hinting at chatbots on HomeView; that’s a separate rumor track.
My take
If you’ve been waiting on a HomeKit hub, Friday is the day. I’d still wait for hands-on reviews before replacing an Apple TV that already works.
God Bless, and Use the Source!
