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Apple's wall-mounted HomeView costs the same $299 but excludes the required mount

Apple's newly unveiled HomeView smart display ships in two $299 versions, but the wall model needs a separate $59+ mount to even function.

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What to know

  • Apple's HomeView launches in two models — speaker-base and wall-mounted — both priced at $299.
  • The wall-mounted version omits the mount and power hardware needed to install it, adding at least $59 to its real cost.
  • The wall-mounted model also has a weaker speaker system (missing the woofer and passive radiators) and fewer color choices than the speaker-base version.
  • Buyers and commentators have criticized Apple for charging the same price for less included hardware.

The dispute Commenters agree the pricing is odd, but differ on whether it's simply confusing packaging or a deliberate markup similar to past accessory pricing complaints. · positions read across 17 posts and comments

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The pricing is confusing or unfair: the wall-mounted model has less included hardware but costs the same once a mount is added.

  • “Why does the HomeView (Wall Mounted) not cost less than the regular HomeView with a speaker base ($299)?... you don't save any money by going without the speaker base?”

    @stevemoser · x ↗

Apple Manufacturer of HomeViewSchneider Home Maker of HomeView's wall mounts

Apple's wall-mounted HomeView costs the same $299 but excludes the required mount
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  1. 5

    The Verge confirms mount costs extra for wall model

    The Verge's coverage reiterated that buyers of the Wall Mounted HomeView must pay at least $59 more for the required mounting hardware, which is sold separately from the $299 device.

    1. 2 outlets first by Mastodon, 15h ago · also The Verge · read ↗

    • caseyliss

      I’m genuinely shocked that Apple is offering a PoE mount for the wall-mount HomeView. A shocking admission that there are ways of powering devices that are neither USB-C nor completely proprietary. I’m _not at all_ shocked it’s 43% of the price of the device.

      caseylissMastodon11h ago37▲view on Mastodon ↗
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    • rameshgupta@mastodon.social

      # Apple # HomeView for your wall doesn’t include the mount, which costs $59 minimum on top of the $300 price of the device itself. Imagine if Louis Vuitton sold a $4000 bag that didn't include the shoulder strap and asked you to pay another 20% on top for the strap! https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/10/13/homevie…

      rameshgupta@mastodon.socialMastodon12h agoview on Mastodon ↗

    • Details on Apple's new partnership with LG and Schneider Electric to create the Apple Home Collection of smart home accessories. https://www. macstories.net/news/apple-team s-up-with-lg-electronics-and-schneider-electric-to-offer-the-apple-home-collection/

      johnvoorhees@macstories.netMastodon15h agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  2. 4

    MacRumors details further hardware and color differences

    The wall-mounted HomeView also comes in fewer color options (silver and space gray only) and lacks the down-firing woofer and force-canceling passive radiators found in the speaker-base model.

    “So many unforced errors today:…”
    — steveriggins, Mastodon user · source
    • steveriggins@mastodon.social

      So many unforced errors today: https:// 9to5mac.com/2026/10/13/homevie w-for-your-wall-doesnt-include-mount-which-costs-59-minimum/

      steveriggins@mastodon.socialMastodon15h agoview on Mastodon ↗
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    • idb@mastodon.social

      All about the new Apple HomeView smart home hub device https://www. idownloadblog.com/2026/10/13/a pple-homeview

      idb@mastodon.socialMastodon15h agoview on Mastodon ↗
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  3. 3

    Reporters find the wall version excludes its mount

    9to5Mac and MacRumors detailed that the Wall Mounted HomeView, despite costing the same as the speaker-base model, does not come with the mount or power hardware required to install it; Apple sells three Schneider Home-made mounts starting at $59, with a third arriving in early 2027.

    “Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) requires a mount and power solution to operate.”
    — Apple
    1. 1 outlet Will HomeView support third-party apps? Here’s what Apple says

      first by 9to5Mac, 14h ago

    2. 1 outlet HomeView's Wall Model: Pay More, Get Less Speaker

      first by MacRumors, 16h ago

  4. 2

    Buyers on social media criticize the matching $299 pricing

    Users pointed out that the wall-mounted model ships without the extra speaker, USB-C cable, and 30W wall brick included with the standard model, yet costs the same amount once a mount is factored in.

    “The pricing of the Apple Homeview confuses me... both cost $300.”
    — @luftkopptim

    • The pricing of the Apple Homeview confuses me There's a normal version which includes an additional speaker, USB-C cable and 30W wall brick. Then there is the wall-mounted one that doesn't include any of that. ... both cost $300.

      @luftkopptimX17h agoview on X ↗
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  5. 1

    Apple unveils HomeView smart display in two $299 models

    Apple launched HomeView, a smart home display, in a standard version with a speaker base and a Wall Mounted version, both priced at $299. Pre-orders opened immediately with deliveries starting November 13.

    “Why does the HomeView (Wall Mounted) not cost less than the regular HomeView with a speaker base ($299)? Before Apple charged $1000 for a stand and now you don't save any money by going without the speaker base?”
    — @stevemoser, X user · source

    1. 10 outlets first by Mastodon, 15h ago · also The Verge, Hindustan Times, NY Post, New York Post, 9to5Mac, The Hindu +3 · read ↗

    2. 10 outlets Everything You Need to Know About Apple's First Smart Home Display

      first by iDrop News, 17h ago · also Michael Tsai, Techaeris, Ubergizmo, Digit, Thurrott, MacStories +3

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    • Apple Homeview is official. $299 Going hands-on today, so ask me anything here!

      @MKBHDX17h ago109▲view on X ↗
    2 more of the top 3 · 8 posts in this stretch

    • Why does the HomeView (Wall Mounted) not cost less than the regular HomeView with a speaker base ($299)? Before Apple charged $1000 for a stand and now you don't save any money by going without the speaker base? I imagine some people are going to mount the regular HomveView with the speaker base on...

      @stevemoserX17h agoview on X ↗

    • Apple Home Collection is official Home accessories by other brands but designed in collab with Apple This was super needed

      @theappledesignX17h agoview on X ↗
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  1. 2 outlets HomeView for your wall doesn’t include mount, which costs $59 minimum - 9to5Mac

    first by Mastodon, 16h ago · also 9to5Mac

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  2. 2 outlets HomeView Needs an iPhone or iPad for Some AI Features

    first by MacRumors, 16h ago · also MacRumors Forums

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