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Apple HomeView - Silver
MDH14X/A
Product Overview
Key Features
- 7 Inch Liquid Retina display, 1088 x 1088
- True Tone and 500 nits brightness
- Wi Fi 6E with MIMO and Bluetooth 6.0
- Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and AirPlay
Key Specifications
- Brand:
- Apple
- Model Number:
- MDH14X/A
- Supported Systems:
- Apple HomeKit
- Voice Assistant:
- Works with with Apple Siri
- Connections:
- USB-C
- Screen Size (Inches):
- 7
Smart Features
- Works with Apple HomeKit:
- Yes
Connections
- Wi-Fi:
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO
- Bluetooth:
- v6.0
Screen Technology
- Display:
- Liquid Retina LED-backlit Multi-Touch IPS display, 1088 × 1088 resolution, 220 ppi, True Tone, 500 nits maximum brightness
Audio
- Audio:
- Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos; computational audio; multiroom audio with AirPlay; four-microphone array; Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Power & Charging
- Power:
- Wired power; USB-C cable (1.5 m) and 30W power adapter included
General Information
- Type:
- Smart Display
- Family:
- HomeView
- Colour:
- Silver
- Sensor Technology:
- Ambient light sensor, temperature and humidity sensor, accelerometer
- System Requirements:
- Apple HomeView with latest software; iPhone with iOS 27.2 or later, or iPad with iPadOS 27.2 or later; Wi-Fi internet acces
- Additional Features:
- A18 chip; 12MP Centre Stage camera; FaceTime video and audio; Siri with Apple Intelligence; smart home control; Thread networking; built-in apps including Home, Music, Calendar, Messages, Weather and Safari
- What's In The Box:
- Apple HomeView, USB-C cable (1.5 m), 30W power adapter, Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted), Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted)
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Smart Features
- Works with Apple HomeKit:
- Yes
Screen Technology
- Display:
- Liquid Retina LED-backlit Multi-Touch IPS display, 1088 × 1088 resolution, 220 ppi, True Tone, 500 nits maximum brightness
Power & Charging
- Power:
- Wired power; USB-C cable (1.5 m) and 30W power adapter included
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty:
- 1 Year
Product Dimensions
- Product Height (mm):
- 173.2
- Product Width (mm):
- 145.5
- Product Depth (mm):
- 145.5
- Product Weight (g):
- 952
Box Dimensions
- Box Height (mm):
- 229
- Box Width (mm):
- 138
- Box Depth (mm):
- 224
- Box Weight (kg):
- 2
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At a glance
Apple HomeView is a premium smart speaker with a 7-inch display, Siri AI, FaceTime support and centralised smart home control. It suits Apple-focused homes that want music, calls, family-friendly personalisation and an easy shared hub. Its main strengths are integration, display quality and personalised use for multiple people. A key limitation is that many advanced features work best when you already use compatible Apple devices and HomeKit or Matter accessories.
What it’s great for
- Smart home control
- Music playback
- Family communication
- Kitchen benchtop assistance
- Video calling
- Shared household organisation
Where it works best
- Kitchen
- Living room
- Family room
- Bedroom
- Open-plan home
Who it’s for
- Apple household
- Family home
- Smart home user
- Casual music listener
- Connected home upgrader
Things to consider
It is best suited to people already using Apple devices, as personalisation and some Siri AI features rely on a compatible paired iPhone or iPad and supported accessories.
Smart home ecosystem compatibility
Best with Apple Home and compatible HomeKit or Matter accessories
Voice assistant performance score
8.5/10 - strong for Apple-centric homes, personal requests and household control, but broader usefulness depends on paired Apple devices and supported regions or languages
Music quality rating
8.5/10 - powerful speakers with Spatial Audio create rich, room-filling sound for everyday listening
Multi-room flexibility
8/10 - well suited to whole-home communication and shared playback within an Apple household
Family friendliness
9/10 - excellent for shared spaces thanks to face and voice recognition for up to six people, Intercom and visual family-friendly widgets
Key benefits
- 7-inch Liquid Retina display: Makes widgets, video calls, photos and media easier to see at a glance than a speaker without a screen.
- Siri AI built in: Lets you ask for help, manage household tasks and control compatible devices with voice commands.
- Personalised multi-user recognition: Can recognise up to six people by face and voice for a more tailored shared-home experience.
- Spatial Audio speakers: Delivers fuller, more immersive sound for music and compatible content around the room.
- 12MP Center Stage camera: Keeps you better framed during FaceTime calls as you move around.
- Home app control hub: Brings compatible HomeKit and Matter accessories into one place for simpler daily control.
- Intercom support: Helps families communicate between rooms using Apple devices across the home.
- Privacy-focused design: Adds built-in protections around personal information for shared household use.
Q: Do you need an iPhone or iPad to use it properly
A: For basic media, display and smart home use, Apple HomeView can work on its own. For personal context, face and voice recognition and other personalised features, each user needs a compatible iPhone or iPad on the latest software.
Q: Will it control smart home devices outside Apple Home
A: Apple HomeView controls accessories that support HomeKit or Matter through the Home app. Devices that only work in another ecosystem are not guaranteed to appear here, so compatibility depends on the accessory, not just the brand.
Q: Can Apple HomeView make FaceTime calls without another Apple display
A: Yes. Apple HomeView can make FaceTime video or audio calls to any FaceTime-enabled device over Wi-Fi. Both ends need a compatible FaceTime device and connection, so it does not replace regular mobile or landline calling.
Q: How many people can get a personalised HomeView experience
A: Apple HomeView can recognise up to six people when each person has a compatible iPhone or iPad on the latest software. Personal features also rely on face or voice recognition and the paired device being recently unlocked.
Q: Is the 7-inch screen practical for recipes and video calls
A: Yes. The 7-inch Liquid Retina display has a 1088-by-1088 resolution and 500 nits maximum brightness, which suits glanceable controls, recipes and FaceTime on a bench. It is still a compact screen, not a room-scale display.
Q: Do you need paid subscriptions for music and video apps
A: Some Apple HomeView content can require a paid subscription, depending on the app or service you use. It supports music, podcasts, audiobooks and TV content, but app availability varies and some services are not offered in every area.
Q: Will this fit on a bedside table or narrow shelf
A: Yes, in most cases. Apple HomeView is 14.55 cm wide with a depth range of 9.60 to 13.02 cm, so it suits many small shelves and side tables, though the stand still needs enough clearance for stable placement.