Apple has officially unveiled HomeView, its latest smart home display device, including a wall-mounted model that comes with an unexpected catch: the mount is sold separately. As of today’s announcement, the two versions—standard and wall-mounted—share a $299 price tag, despite key differences in included components and functionality.
Wall-Mounted Version Requires Additional Investment
The HomeView lineup includes one model with a speaker base and another designed to be mounted on a wall. Although the wall-mounted version costs the same as the base-stand model, it doesn’t ship with a mount. Without one, it cannot be used as intended. Apple is offering two mount options immediately for the wall edition, with a third arriving in early 2027.
The mount options currently offered are:
- A USB-C Wall Connector mount priced at $59.95.
- An AC Wired version for $79.95.
- A Power over Ethernet (PoE) wired mount, due early next year, for $129.95.
All three mounts are manufactured by Schneider Home and are available now for pre-order alongside the HomeView, with deliveries expected to begin on November 13.
Same Price, Different Hardware
Despite both models carrying the $299 price, they differ in hardware; notably, the wall-mounted version lacks the speaker base of its counterpart. Apple explicitly states that the wall model will need both a mount and a power solution to function correctly.
The lack of inclusion has raised concerns among potential buyers, who now must add at least $59 to their purchase just to make the wall-mounted HomeView usable. When combined, depending on mount type, the total cost rises noticeably above the base price.
HomeView preorder is now open, with first units shipping on November 13. The wall mounting accessories are available to order alongside, though the PoE mount won’t ship until early 2027.
Which version users choose may depend largely on their intended placement. If mounted, add the cost of an accessory. If sitting on a table or shelf, the speaker-base model includes what you need. The wall version’s lack of a speaker setup may be a trade-off in design, but it’s a nontrivial one for anyone expecting built-in audio.
