Apple’s two HomeView models differ in their built-in audio systems

Apple unveiled HomeView, a smart home hub available with either a domed base or a wall-mounted design. The difference between the models is not limited to their form factors: they also have different built-in audio systems.

The standard HomeView has the more powerful speaker configuration. Apple describes it as combining a down-firing woofer with two full-range drivers. It also supports Spatial Audio.

HomeView models use different speakers

The wall-mounted HomeView has two custom drivers and computational audio tuned for on-wall placement. This model also supports Spatial Audio.

Both versions use computational audio. In the standard HomeView, the A18 chip and built-in sensors continuously optimize loudness and bass response at different volume levels.

The audio trade-off between models

The wall-mounted version still includes built-in speakers, but it does not add the standard model’s woofer. Apple describes the standard HomeView as delivering room-filling sound, while the wall-mounted model is tuned to provide balanced audio when installed on a wall.