Apple HomeView review: New smart screen is a triumph in a complicated space

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Yes, Apple continues to roll out its annual iPhone, iPad and MacBook updates, but it's been a long time since the US tech giant launched something completely new. That's what…

Yes, Apple continues to roll out its annual iPhone, iPad and MacBook updates, but it's been a long time since the US tech giant launched something completely new. That's what makes its latest HomeView product so intriguing – and hugely exciting. This fully fresh device is essentially a mini hub for the home. It can control smart lights, play music, set timers and answer pretty much any question you throw at it.

Apple HomeView is a new smart home hub designed to bring everything together in one place. Its compact touchscreen lets you control smart lights and devices, play music, set timers, view photos and ask Siri questions, making it a handy digital assistant for the home.

But there's much more to it than that. HomeView features a square display for visual responses and a clever camera that can instantly recognise which family member is standing in front of it. Once someone is recognised, their account switches automatically, making the device far more interactive and useful for the whole household.

Since my HomeView arrived, I've genuinely loved the experience. It's quickly become a big part of my home setup. I thought I might like it, but I'm already starting to love it. As long as you have an iPhone and an Apple account, getting started takes just minutes. Simply plug it in, hold your iPhone nearby and everything else is taken care of, including setting up accounts and connecting to Wi-Fi.

All you need to do is choose your home screen (there are more than 10 options), customise the colours and decide which widgets you want to see. Thanks to its aluminium chassis, available in several colours including Starlight and Rose Pink, HomeView looks really smart. Its compact size also means it blends neatly into its surroundings without taking up too much space.

The styling is reminiscent of Apple's iconic iMac G4, which took the world by storm back in 2002 and it feels like a nice nod the past.

Apple has also hit the sweet spot between keeping things compact and making the…

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