Apple HomeView will not be available in the European Union
Apple’s new HomeView smart home hub will not be available in the European Union because Siri AI is currently not available on iOS in the region, the company announced today. Apple said it was “working constructively with the EU to try to find a way forward” but provided no timetable for EU availability. It costs $299 in the United States and launches on November 13 in eight countries around the world.
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