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Apple HomeView - Starlight
MDH34X/A
COMING SOON
$449
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:
- MDH34X/A
- Supported Systems:
- Apple Home
- Voice Assistant:
- Siri
- Screen Size (Inches):
- 7
Smart Features
- Works with Apple HomeKit:
- Yes
Connections
- Wi-Fi:
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with MIMO
- Bluetooth:
- Bluetooth 6.0
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 Speaker
- Colour:
- Silver
- Supplier Colour:
- Starlight
- 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 Documentation
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
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 - Starlight is a premium smart speaker and home hub for Apple households that want voice control, a helpful screen, strong audio and easy smart home management in one device. It is especially well suited to families and users already using Apple Home, FaceTime and AirPlay. The main limitation is that it is far less flexible if you use Alexa, Google Assistant or mixed-platform smart home gear.
What it’s great for
- Smart home control
- Music listening
- Family communication
- Video calls
- Multi-room audio
- Everyday household assistance
Where it works best
- Living room
- Kitchen
- Bedroom
- Open-plan home
- Apple smart home setup
Who it’s for
- Apple household
- Family home
- Smart home user
- Music lover
- Everyday user
- Privacy-conscious buyer
Things to consider
Best experience depends on the Apple ecosystem, so it is less suitable than some alternatives for homes built around Alexa, Google Assistant or a wider mix of third-party platforms.
Smart home ecosystem compatibility
Best with Apple Home and HomeKit, with Matter support for compatible accessories
Voice assistant performance score
8.5/10 - Strong for Apple-centric tasks, household control and personal requests, but less versatile outside the Apple ecosystem
Music quality rating
8.8/10 - Rich, room-filling sound with Spatial Audio support and a focus on immersive listening
Multi-room flexibility
8.7/10 - Works well for whole-home audio through AirPlay and intercom-style communication across Apple devices
Family friendliness
9.2/10 - Excellent for shared homes thanks to personalised recognition, intercom features, video calling and an easy-to-read display
Key benefits
- 7-inch Liquid Retina display: Makes timers, calendars, photos, smart home controls and video calls easier to see at a glance than on a voice-only speaker.
- Siri with Apple Intelligence: Helps with everyday requests, personal assistance and hands-free control while keeping the experience closely tied to Apple services.
- Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos: Delivers fuller, more immersive sound for music and supported content across a room.
- FaceTime camera with Centre Stage: Keeps you better framed during video calls, which is useful for kitchens, living spaces and family catch-ups.
- Apple Home and Matter support: Gives you one central place to manage compatible smart home accessories and routines.
- Multi-room audio with AirPlay: Lets you extend music across compatible rooms for a more connected home listening setup.
- Face and voice recognition for up to six people: Provides a more personalised experience for shared households.
- Temperature and humidity sensing: Adds useful environmental awareness for automations and day-to-day room monitoring.
Q: Does Apple HomeView work with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa?
A: No. Apple HomeView uses Siri and supports Apple Home. It is not listed to work with Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, so it suits households already using Apple devices and Apple Home rather than mixed voice-assistant setups.
Q: Can Apple HomeView be set up without an iPhone or iPad?
A: No. Apple HomeView needs an iPhone with iOS 27.2 or later, or an iPad with iPadOS 27.2 or later, for setup and ongoing use. That matters if you want personal features, smart home control and user recognition to work as intended.
Q: Is this a portable smart display or does it stay plugged in?
A: It stays plugged in. Apple HomeView uses wired power and includes a 1.5 m USB-C cable with a 30W power adapter, so it is designed for a fixed spot in the home rather than room-to-room portable use.
Q: Which smart home devices can Apple HomeView control at home?
A: Apple HomeView can control smart home accessories that support HomeKit or Matter. Accessories are sold separately, and devices outside those standards are not listed as controllable through the Home app on this model.
Q: Will FaceTime calls on Apple HomeView need anything else to work?
A: Yes. FaceTime on Apple HomeView needs a Wi-Fi connection, and both the caller and recipient need a FaceTime-enabled device. It supports video and audio calls, but it is not a mobile connection device on its own.
Q: How many people can Apple HomeView recognise for personalised results?
A: Apple HomeView can recognise up to six people and switch between face and voice profiles for more personalised content. That feature requires a compatible iPhone or iPad running the latest software for each recognised user.