The upcoming smart home display from Apple, known as HomeView, might soon do a lot more than just handle your lights and timers. Recent code discovered in the latest beta software shows that the company is preparing to allow outside AI assistants onto the device. This means users will not be stuck with just Siri and can likely talk to other popular chatbots directly from their kitchen or living room screen.
Beta software code points to outside chatbot integrations coming soon
Tech enthusiasts recently dug into the iOS 27 beta and found interesting clues. A well-known code sleuther noticed that PebblePlay, the CarPlay bridge for the device, now includes a Conversational Apps category. This points directly to the arrival of outside artificial intelligence tools. Apple is using specific internal flags to decide which of these apps can run on the display.
The findings suggest that users will soon interact with more than just the built-in system. People could potentially ask complex questions and get answers from tools like ChatGPT or Claude. The beta update also lays the groundwork for session management and audio routing, though these elements are not fully wired up yet. This approach mirrors how the company handles third-party applications in vehicles.
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The smart display offers personal features and ships this November
Beyond the software secrets, the physical device packs a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and a 12-megapixel Center Stage camera. The tabletop model relies on an A18 chip and uses facial recognition to tell household members apart. This allows the screen to show personal calendars, messages, and video calls for up to six different people, all while keeping shared controls available for everyone.
Those interested can expect to pay $299 in the United States or Rs 39,900 in India for the tabletop version, checking off the main price and release date details. Pre-orders are currently open, with official sales starting on November 13, 2026. A separate wall-mounted edition is also available, though it requires buying additional power mounts.
This move to embrace outside assistants shows a shift in how smart home hubs operate. Instead of forcing users into a single closed system, the screen will likely become a more flexible tool for getting things done at home.
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