Apple delays HomeView EU launch due to Siri’s unavailability
Apple announced HomeView, its new smart home hub, will not launch in the European Union because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS there. The company cited ongoing regulatory discussions with the EU, stating it is ‘working constructively’ to resolve the issue but provided no timeline for availability. HomeView costs $299 in the US and launches globally on November 13 in eight countries,…
Key points
- HomeView launches globally on **November 13** in eight countries, excluding the EU due to Siri’s unavailability
- Apple cites ‘constructive work’ with the EU but offers no timeline for EU availability
- HomeView costs **$299** in the US, following Apple’s ‘Welcome home’ event on **October 13**
The delay follows Apple’s October 13 ‘Welcome home’ event, where the company unveiled HomeView alongside a HomePod mini 2 and an Apple TV 4K. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman previously reported the hub’s touch-enabled display and mid-November release timeline. Apple’s trademark filings for HomeView and homeOS suggest internal planning for an integrated smart home ecosystem, though the EU’s regulatory stance remains the primary obstacle.
Apple says the HomeView will not be available in the EU because Siri AI is currently unavailable on iOS there and it is "working constructively with the EU"
macrumors.com · 13 October 2026
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