HomeView is the centerpiece of Apple’s latest smart home push, offering an in-home display for playing music, talking with Siri, controlling other gadgets, and more. The upcoming smart home hub costs more than its rivals, and repairs won’t be cheap.
The HomeView costs $299 brand new, while Apple’s estimated repair cost is set at $279. Apple’s service and repair website was updated soon after the announcement with what it calls an “estimated service cost” for both the speaker stand and wall-mounted versions of HomeView.
Unlike most gadgets, Apple offers only an “Other damage” designation, which costs $279 regardless of what needs fixing. Apple may one day update its repair scheme to be more specific, but there’s no sign of that happening ahead of the Nov. 13 release date.
Apple has yet to confirm whether it will repair each unit or choose to send out replacements. Given that you’d likely keep your charging accessories included with your speaker, a 30W USB-C Power Adapter with a USB-C cable, you may find this repair price isn’t dissimilar to buying brand new.
The adapter included in the box isn’t sold on Apple’s store; instead, the brand recommends a 40W Dynamic Power Adapter with 60W Max for use with a HomeView, which it sells for $39.
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Those with AppleCare+ coverage get a better repair price: any damage is fixed for $39, but you need to pay a monthly fee. AppleCare+ costs $2.49 per month or $24.99 per year. If you have Apple One, you can add the Care+ service to your package, totaling $19.99 per month.
PCMag’s Andrew Gebhart saw the HomeView in action at Apple’s latest event. He said, “The HomeView isn’t breaking any new ground, but it hits every single note I was hoping to see in Apple’s first smart display. Between the sharp design, impressive audio, seamless recipe integration, and clever multi-user privacy features, Apple seems to have nailed the fundamentals right out of the gate.”
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