Apple’s first smart display costs ₹39,900 in India. Here’s what it does, what you need to use it, and what’s still missing for Indian homes

Apple has finally entered the smart display market. Apple HomeView, a 7-inch touchscreen with a speaker base, is designed to be the control centre of your home: it shows your calendar and photos, makes FaceTime calls, plays music and controls smart lights, locks and cameras, all with a new, AI-powered Siri. The good news for Indian buyers is that HomeView is launching in India at the same time as in the US, with pre-orders open now. But before you pre-order, there are some important things to know about compatibility and accessories in India. Here’s everything you need to know.

Quick Answer

Apple HomeView costs ₹39,900 in India for both the tabletop and wall-mounted models. Pre-orders opened on October 13, 2026, and deliveries start on November 13, 2026. It has a 7-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen, a speaker system, a camera for FaceTime, and Siri powered by Apple Intelligence. It can recognise up to six family members by face, controls compatible smart home devices, and shows up to nine camera feeds at once. However, Apple’s own cameras, smart lock and thermostats haven’t been announced for India, and setting up Apple’s home accessories needs an iPhone.

Apple HomeView: Price and Availability in India

Prices and dates as reported by Business Standard and Open Magazine.

Apple also announced a new HomePod mini at ₹18,900 (deliveries from October 30) and a new Apple TV 4K at ₹39,900 (deliveries from November 13) alongside HomeView.

Note on wall mounting: the wall-mounted model needs a separate power solution, and Apple’s wall power accessories cost extra, according to TelecomTalk.

Design and Display

HomeView has a 7-inch Liquid Retina touchscreen. You can choose between two designs:

• Tabletop model: an aluminium body on a tilting stainless-steel hinge, sitting on a domed speaker base, for a kitchen counter, bedside table or desk
• Wall-mounted model: a flatter design that hangs on the wall, ideal near the main door or in a hallway

Key Features of Apple HomeView

1. Personalised for each family member

HomeView can recognise up to six people by their face and show each person their own home screen, with their own Messages, FaceTime, Calendar, Reminders and Find My information. Shared photo albums and music are available to everyone in the household.

2. Smart home control

You can control compatible lights, thermostats, locks, blinds and cameras from the touchscreen or with your voice. The Home Camera view shows up to nine camera feeds at once. With an iCloud+ subscription and compatible cameras, HomeView can alert you to people, pets, packages and vehicles.

3. Siri powered by Apple Intelligence

HomeView uses Apple’s new Siri AI. It can check your calendar, schedule meetings and answer questions. Personal-context answers need a compatible Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad.

4. Calls, music and entertainment

• FaceTime video calls using the front camera
• Apple Music, Podcasts, News and Apple TV, plus compatible third-party apps
• Handoff: move music playback from your iPhone to HomeView by bringing it close

5. Sound

The display has two full-range drivers, and the tabletop base adds a down-firing woofer with two passive radiators for fuller sound, according to Business Standard.

What’s Missing in India

This is the most important part for Indian buyers. According to Open Magazine:

• No Apple home accessories in India yet: Apple’s new Home Collection cameras, video doorbell, smart lock and thermostats have no announced India launch or pricing.
• Check compatibility: existing smart devices may work if they carry the “Works with Apple Home” label or support Matter, but check each model before buying.
• Indian ACs and appliances: a thermostat designed for one type of heating and cooling system won’t automatically control every split AC.
• English only for now: Siri AI on HomeView is listed in English for India. Hindi and other Indian languages haven’t been announced.
• iPhone needed for full use: Apple’s home accessories are set up with an iPhone, and Siri’s personal features need an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad.
• Extra costs: recording camera history needs iCloud+, which costs ₹75, ₹219 or ₹749 per month for 50GB, 200GB or 2TB.

Apple HomeView vs Alexa and Google Smart Displays

For Indian buyers, the main alternatives are Amazon’s Echo Show and Google’s Nest Hub smart displays, which have been in India for years and usually cost much less. Here’s how to think about the choice:

Should You Buy Apple HomeView?

Consider it if you:

• Already use an iPhone, and your family uses Apple devices
• Want a privacy-focused home hub with FaceTime, shared calendars and photos
• Already own, or plan to buy, Matter or “Works with Apple Home” devices

Wait if you:

• Use an Android phone, as you’ll miss key features
• Need Hindi or other Indian-language voice control
• Want Apple’s own cameras, doorbell or smart lock, which aren’t announced for India yet
• Want to read independent reviews, which will arrive after deliveries begin on November 13

Also read: Noise Master Buds Open Launch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the price of Apple HomeView in India?
Apple HomeView costs ₹39,900 in India for both the tabletop and wall-mounted models.

When will Apple HomeView be available in India?
Pre-orders opened on October 13, 2026, and deliveries start from November 13, 2026.

Does Apple HomeView work without an iPhone?
It’s designed for Apple users. Apple’s home accessories are set up with an iPhone, and Siri’s personal features need an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad.

Does Apple HomeView support Hindi?
Not yet. Siri AI on HomeView is listed in English for India, and Indian languages haven’t been announced.

Can Apple HomeView control my existing smart devices?
It can control devices that work with Apple Home or support Matter, but check each device’s compatibility before buying.

Conclusion

Apple HomeView is Apple’s long-awaited smart display, and Indian buyers get it at the same time as the US, for ₹39,900. It brings a sharp 7-inch touchscreen, face recognition for up to six family members, FaceTime, good sound and AI-powered Siri to control your smart home. But in India, the experience is limited for now: Apple’s own home accessories aren’t available, Siri works in English only, and full use depends on owning an iPhone. For families already deep in Apple’s ecosystem, HomeView could be a premium home hub. For everyone else, it’s worth waiting for reviews and more India-ready accessories.

My take: I believe Apple HomeView is an interesting step towards making smart homes more convenient, connected and intelligent. Its combination of a touchscreen, FaceTime, personalised family information and voice-controlled home automation could be particularly useful for households already invested in the Apple ecosystem. However, at ₹39,900, I would expect more than a premium design and an impressive list of features. Compatibility with common Indian appliances, support for Indian languages, the availability of smart-home accessories and the total cost of ownership will ultimately decide its success in India.

My advice is to wait for independent reviews, and before spending ₹39,900, check compatibility with your existing devices, think about who in your family will actually use it, and add up the extra costs. Technology should make our daily lives easier, not push us to spend heavily on an ecosystem that may not fully meet our needs. A smart home should fit your life, not make your life fit the technology. I would conclude by saying: “The smartest home is not the one with the most expensive technology; it is the one where technology makes everyday life easier for everyone.”

Over to You

Would you pay ₹39,900 for Apple HomeView, or do you prefer Alexa or Google smart displays at home? Share your thoughts in the comments below.