Apple is wrapping up its fall launch season with two more products. HomeView and the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K go on sale Friday, November 13, a month after preorders opened. We also now know a spec Apple leaves off the tech sheet: how much RAM HomeView has. Here’s what’s coming, what it costs, and whether it’s worth it.
What’s official
- Date: both products reach stores and the first buyers on November 13. They were announced on October 13 alongside the HomePod mini 2, which launched October 30.
- HomeView ($299): a 7-inch smart home display with Apple Intelligence and Siri AI, in tabletop and wall-mounted models. It recognizes up to six people by face, each with a personalized Home Screen.
- Apple TV 4K ($299): A19 chip, Siri AI, far-field microphones, a new Siri Remote with Find My and Precision Finding, and surround sound with four HomePods. It comes with 128GB of storage.
HomeView has 8GB of RAM
MacRumors confirmed that HomeView’s A18 chip is paired with 8GB of RAM. That’s no surprise, since the A18 has the same amount in the iPhone 16 and the MacBook Neo, but Apple doesn’t list it in the specs. It’s the minimum Apple requires for Apple Intelligence, so HomeView starts right at the line.
Siri AI is the headline in the US
In the US, both devices launch with Siri AI, which is the main reason to buy either one. It’s a different story in Europe: HomeView won’t be sold in the European Union for now, because Siri AI isn’t available on iOS there for regulatory reasons. If you’re curious about where Siri AI is heading, I covered how any app can now plug into Siri AI.
My take
The Apple TV 4K is a great box, but the price stings: the entry price has gone from $129 to $299 this year. If you already own a recent Apple TV 4K, keep in mind that older models (second generation and later) are also getting Siri AI, so there’s less reason to upgrade. If you’re starting from scratch and want a home theater with HomePods, it’s Apple’s most complete option. HomeView, at the same price, is the more interesting product: it’s Apple’s first real answer to the Echo Show and Nest Hub.
Are you getting HomeView, the new Apple TV 4K, or neither? Let me know in the comments or on social media.
Sources: MacRumors (November 13 launch), MacRumors (HomeView RAM), MacRumors (October 13 announcements). As of November 8, 2026.
