Brief
Apple HomeView units sat in warehouses for months, sources say
Sources claim Apple delayed HomeView shipments as AI software lagged, leaving boxed devices idle for the better part of a year.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Apple's HomeView smart display, slated to ship in December, has reportedly been sitting boxed in warehouses for the better part of a year while the company worked to finish its AI‑driven software, Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman said.
What happened
Gurman, who first reported the HomeView concept in 2023, explained that the product's development stalled when Apple struggled to integrate a functional Siri AI. The company allegedly borrowed an AI model from Google to resolve the issue, causing a prolonged freeze on the hardware line.
What the reports add
According to Gurman, the delay means the units ready for consumer shipment have been stored in Apple warehouses for months, awaiting software completion. He also notes that former Apple employees, now working elsewhere, have posted nostalgic comments about their work on the device, though they are unnamed.
What was said
Gurman told Gizmodo, "the actual HomeView units about to be shipped out to consumers have been sitting boxed up in warehouses for the better part of a year, waiting for the software to catch up." He cited a former Apple employee, Carl Schoeller, who posted on Twitter that his job involved fine‑tuning the device's green LED brightness, running "hundreds of ray traced simulations" to move a tiny diffuser.
How it came about
The HomeView was announced at Apple's Welcome Home event on October 13, with a price of $299 and a 7‑inch Liquid Retina screen. Apple partnered with LG Electronics and Schneider Electric for the broader Home Collection, which includes a smart lock, thermostat, and doorbell. The device is scheduled to ship on November 13, with deliveries beginning in December, as detailed in earlier Felo coverage.
Key facts
- Apple's HomeView units have been stored in warehouses for months awaiting software completion. (gizmodo.com)
- The delay stemmed from difficulties integrating Siri AI, leading Apple to borrow a model from Google. (gizmodo.com)
- HomeView is priced at $299, features a 7‑inch Liquid Retina screen, and will ship in December. (gizmodo.com)
Timeline
- 2023-01-01 — Mark Gurman first reported Apple’s low‑end iPad‑like smart home device concept.
- 2026-10-13 — Apple announced HomeView and Home Collection at Welcome Home event.
- 2026-10-18 — Gizmodo reported the warehouse storage issue.
Sources
- [1] gizmodo.com — originally reported as “Apple's HomeViews Reportedly Collected Dust in Warehouses 'For the Better Part of a Year'”
