Apple has released another software update for HomeView just hours before its new smart home display begins reaching customers on Friday, November 13, bringing the device to HomeView Software 27.2 build 24V526.
The update is the second build of HomeView Software 27.2, following build 24V514 released on October 30. As first reported by MacRumors, Apple has not detailed what has changed between the two versions, so there is no confirmation of new features, performance improvements or specific bug fixes.
Customers setting up HomeView for the first time are expected to be prompted to install the newer software. The device ships with HomeView Software 26.5, an older version developed months before its launch. The update is therefore part of the initial setup experience rather than an optional upgrade for a product that has already been widely available.
That older preinstalled software is another reminder of how long HomeView spent in development. The Apple Post previously reported that regulatory documents showed Apple testing the device as far back as October 2024, before delays to the company’s more advanced Siri AI pushed the product’s introduction further back.
HomeView Software 27.2 supports the seven-inch display’s personalized Home Screens, Siri AI and smart-home controls. Earlier analysis of the software uncovered details including customizable faces, wallpapers, a Control Center interface and automatic Light and Dark Mode. For a full look at those features, see our complete HomeView guide and 10 HomeView features you might have missed.
Today’s build should not be confused with a separate update Apple is planning for December. That later release is expected to address Siri AI limitations identified in early reviews, including problems controlling certain smart locks and garage doors by voice. Apple has not said those issues are fixed in build 24V526, nor confirmed that the December release will be labeled HomeView Software 27.3.
HomeView launches Friday in tabletop and wall-mounted versions, starting at $299 in the United States and £299 in the United Kingdom. Both have been available to preorder since October 13. Our preorder and availability guide explains the different models, colors and regional restrictions.