# Apple's $299 HomeView hub skips the EU over Siri AI

> Apple will not sell its $299 HomeView smart home hub in the EU because Siri AI is unavailable there.

*Apple's new smart home hub supports Siri AI, which is not available in the EU, so the device will not be sold there.*

By Bez · FeaturedDaily
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**What happened:** Apple's new HomeView smart home hub will not launch in the EU. Apple says Siri AI, which the device supports, is currently unavailable on iOS in the region, according to [MacRumors](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/13/apple-homeview-wont-be-available-in-eu/).

**The numbers:** HomeView costs $299 in the US. Pre-orders are open, and it ships on 13 November in eight countries.

**The details:** The hub has a 7-inch square display and an A18 chip. MacRumors' report also points to guided recipes with hands-free timers, and to running third-party apps from a paired iPhone or iPad.

**Why it matters:** The hub is built around Siri AI. Without it in the EU, Apple is holding back the product rather than selling it there.

**The context:** A roundup from aiweekly.co says Apple also announced a HomePod mini 2 at $149, shipping 13 November. MacRumors' piece does not verify that.

**The catch:** The specific EU rules behind the Siri AI delay are not confirmed by Apple or the EU in the report. Apple has given no timeline for EU availability.

**In their words:** Apple said it is "working constructively with the EU in an attempt to find a path forward."

**What's next:** Pre-orders are open now, and the first units ship on 13 November in the eight launch countries. EU customers have no date.

## Key takeaways

- HomeView costs $299 and ships 13 November
- No EU sale because Siri AI is unavailable
- No timeline given for EU availability

## Sources

- [Apple HomeView won't be available in the EU](https://www.macrumors.com/2026/10/13/apple-homeview-wont-be-available-in-eu/) — MacRumors, 2026-10-13