In a November 13, 2026 report, IT Home said Apple had released the first software update for its newly available HomeView smart-home device. HomeView Software Version 27.2 (build 24V526) focuses on security fixes.
According to the report, the flaws affect several system components. One could allow a remote attacker to join an iMessage group chat and receive its messages; another could allow a malicious Bluetooth device to pair without user interaction. Other flaws could allow attackers to bypass limits on pairing-code attempts or corrupt process memory, or allow an app to access sensitive user data.
IT Home also reported that Apple planned a December 2026 feature update adding support for security accessories to Siri AI. At the time of the report, Siri did not allow users to unlock a door or open a garage door by voice. The report described a plan, not a confirmed release of that later update.
HomeView is described as Apple’s first smart-home hub. Its desktop model has a 7-inch square screen attached to a hemispherical speaker base by a stainless-steel hinge, allowing the screen to tilt; a wall-mounted version has no base. A 12-megapixel camera can distinguish up to six household members by face and show their personal content in apps including Messages, FaceTime and Calendar.
The device has no standalone App Store, but includes Apple apps and can display widgets from an iPhone. Its reported uses include FaceTime calls, video, calendars, weather, music and smart-home controls.
IT Home listed both HomeView versions at $299 each (approximately ¥1,999 at the exchange rate cited in the report). The wall-mounted version does not include a power adapter or mounting bracket. A compatible Schneider Home USB-C powered mount starts at $59.95 (approximately ¥400.8 at that rate).
Source: ithome.com (originally published 2026-11-13 16:48 UTC+8)