HomeView has a camera. Siri told one reviewer it did not.
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Apple says a December update will fix the false camera response and add voice unlocking for recognized HomeView users.
Apple's $299 HomeView reaches customers November 13, but Joanna Stern's November 12 review exposed a disconnect: asked why it could not open a door, Siri claimed it had no camera. HomeView does have one and recognizes household members.
Two issues should not be conflated. The false answer is a software problem. Voice unlocking was initially restricted for security, Apple told Stern. She could lock doors and close the garage by voice, and unlock through the touchscreen. This was not evidence that the lock or facial recognition had failed.
Apple told Stern a December update would correct the camera answer and enable voice unlocking of security accessories for recognized users. MacRumors followed up November 12. First buyers should distinguish shipping capabilities from promised additions.
Original review: https://thenewthings.com/p/homeview-review-siri-sadness Follow-up: https://www.macrumors.com/2026/11/12/apple-plans-homeview-update-with-siri-fix/
Original source published: MacRumors, Nov 12, 2026, 22:19 Beijing time / 9:19 AM EST. Stern's original review is dated Nov 12, 2026; its exact time and timezone were not confirmed. The follow-up timestamp is not substituted for the review's.
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