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Apple HomeView - Starlight
MDH34X/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:
- MDH34X/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
- 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, 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 display speaker built for Apple-focused homes that want voice control, video calling, music and centralised smart home management in one device. Its biggest strengths are personalised family use, a vibrant screen and strong sound. The main limitation is that it is best suited to Apple Home and Matter setups rather than homes centred on Alexa or Google Home.
What it’s great for
- Smart home control
- Kitchen entertainment
- Family communication
- Casual music listening
- Video calling
- Shared household organisation
Where it works best
- Kitchen bench
- Living room
- Bedroom
- Entryway
- Family home
Who it’s for
- Apple household
- Smart home user
- Family household
- Casual listener
- Connected home upgrader
Things to consider
It is a much better fit for homes built around Apple Home and Matter than for households that rely mainly on Alexa or Google Home devices.
Smart home ecosystem compatibility
Best with Apple Home and Matter accessories; limited appeal for Alexa- or Google Home-first households
Voice assistant performance score
8.5/10 - strong for Apple households, especially for Siri requests and personalised use, but some features depend on paired Apple devices and supported regions
Music quality rating
8.5/10 - rich, room-filling sound with Spatial Audio support makes it well suited to everyday listening
Multi-room flexibility
8/10 - works well for intercom, shared control and multi-device Apple homes, but is most effective inside the Apple ecosystem
Family friendliness
9/10 - personalised face and voice recognition, shared display functions and easy household communication make it very family friendly
Key benefits
- Shared smart home hub: Gives the household one central place to view and control compatible accessories.
- Personalised family recognition: Can recognise up to six people for a more tailored experience across the home.
- Built-in Siri AI: Helps with everyday requests, information and tasks without needing to pick up another device.
- Display-led experience: Makes timers, calendars, photos, weather and video content easier to see at a glance.
- Spatial Audio playback: Delivers fuller, more immersive sound for compatible music and media.
- FaceTime support: Lets family members make hands-free video calls from shared spaces in the home.
- Intercom communication: Makes it easy to send messages between rooms using compatible Apple devices.
- Privacy-focused design: Built with privacy protections intended to keep personal information more secure.
Q: Will Apple HomeView work with my existing smart home devices?
A: Apple HomeView controls smart home accessories that support HomeKit or Matter through the Home app. Devices built around other ecosystems may not offer the same room, scene or routine control from this hub.
Q: Do I need an iPhone or iPad for personalised features?
A: Yes. Apple HomeView needs a compatible paired iPhone or iPad for face and voice recognition features. Personal context requests also need an Apple Intelligence enabled device on the latest software, recently unlocked on the same Wi-Fi.
Q: Is Apple HomeView suitable for households that are not Apple based?
A: No, not for most homes. Apple HomeView makes the most sense when the household already uses Apple services and compatible Apple Home or Matter accessories, because its core controls and personal features are built around that setup.
Q: Can HomeView make FaceTime calls from the display?
A: Yes. Apple HomeView can place FaceTime calls from its built-in display and camera. The caller and recipient both need a FaceTime-enabled device, and the call relies on a Wi-Fi connection rather than mobile calling.
Q: How many people can HomeView recognise in one household?
A: Apple HomeView can recognise the faces and voices of up to six people in one home. That lets it switch to the right person's information, but each person needs a compatible iPhone or iPad running the latest software.
Q: Can Apple HomeView replace a tablet around the house?
A: No. Apple HomeView is designed as a fixed smart display on a speaker base, with a hinged 7-inch screen that tilts for bench or bedside viewing. It suits shared spots in the home rather than tablet-style use around the house.