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Apple’s HomeView is offered in two $299 versions: a tabletop model with a speaker base and an option designed for wall mounting. The wall model requires a separate mount, which costs $59.95 to $129.95 before any required power adapter or installation. Buyers should choose carefully because the two versions cannot be converted into one another later.
Apple’s HomeView comes in two versions priced at $299 each, but buyers must choose between a tabletop unit with a speaker base and a wall-mounted model that requires a separate mount. A CNET report says the models are not interchangeable after purchase, making audio, placement and installation needs key factors before ordering ahead of the device’s Nov. 13 release.
Both models have a 7-inch Liquid Retina display and are intended to serve as a central screen for entertainment, smart-home controls and security monitoring. CNET reports that both support face recognition for personalized accounts, along with Messages, FaceTime, Calendar, Reminders, Find My and Siri AI. The tabletop display is attached to its speaker base; it is not a detachable screen that can later be moved to a wall mount.
The tabletop version plugs into a nearby outlet with a power adapter and USB-C cable. Its base adds audio hardware, including down-firing woofers, two passive radiators and two full-range drivers, as well as tilting and adjustment. CNET’s reviewer described the sound during a demonstration as loud, with deep audio in a spacious area. The source characterizes this model as a simpler choice for renters or people who want to avoid permanent installation.
The wall-mounted version has no speaker base, and buyers must select a separate mount. Apple lists three Schneider Home options: a $59.95 USB-C mount that requires a separate 20-watt adapter; a $79.95 hardwired AC mount, which Apple recommends having installed by a licensed electrician; and a $129.95 Power over Ethernet (PoE) mount for homes with compatible Ethernet wiring and a PoE network switch. The wired mounts are intended to provide power through the wall, while PoE also provides a direct network connection.
The Model Choice Affects Setup
Because both versions cost $299 and cannot be converted into each other, the purchase decision affects more than where the screen sits. Choosing the tabletop model means getting the stronger speaker base and avoiding a wall installation. Choosing the wall model means giving up that base and paying separately for the mounting hardware; a power adapter, electrician or wiring work may add to the total.
The wall options also suit different homes and uses. The USB-C mount is the least expensive listed option, but leaves a visible cable running to an outlet. The AC mount is designed to sit flush and needs a suitable wall box and professional installation recommended by Apple. PoE offers a wired network connection as well as power, but only makes sense where the required Ethernet infrastructure and PoE equipment are available. Those distinctions matter to renters, homeowners and people planning to rely on HomeView for home-security or smart-home controls.
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Three Mounts, Three Installation Paths
CNET’s report frames HomeView as a central smart-home screen with a choice between freestanding use and a wall installation. The common display and listed software features are shared, but the physical designs differ: the tabletop unit combines the screen and speaker base, while the wall version is sold without that base. Buyers should not assume they can purchase one configuration and add the other later.
For professional input, the report quotes Michael Malfettone, owner of Malfettone Electric and a licensed master electrician. He says the AC Wired option may suit homeowners seeking a flush installation, while USB-C is easier where a visible cable is acceptable. He describes PoE as a fit for homes that already have Ethernet wiring or are being wired during a remodel. These are the electrician’s recommendations, not a published Apple ranking of the mounts.
“For most homeowners, I’d go with the AC Wired mount.”
— Michael Malfettone, owner of Malfettone Electric and licensed master electrician, as quoted by CNET
Service and Final Costs Remain Open
The listed prices cover the device and mount options, but they do not establish the full cost of a wall installation. The USB-C mount needs a separate 20-watt power adapter if the buyer does not already have one, and the hardwired AC option may involve electrician labor. The source does not provide an estimate for that work or say whether all homes have a suitable single-gang wall box.
CNET also says it had not received details from Apple about the ADT installation service associated with the wired options, including whether it is an Apple partnership or a service customers can book directly. The report’s available material also does not specify broader compatibility limits for smart-home devices, final service terms or whether other mounting options will be offered. These details should not be treated as confirmed until Apple provides them.
Check Your Home Before Ordering
Before preordering, buyers should decide whether they need the tabletop model’s stronger audio or prefer a fixed dashboard on the wall. Anyone considering a wall mount should check the outlet location, wall-box setup and existing Ethernet wiring, then include any adapter, equipment and professional labor in the budget. Apple specifically recommends a licensed electrician for the hardwired AC mount; installation requirements and local rules may also affect the work.
The next public milestone in the source is HomeView’s stated Nov. 13 release. Further information from Apple about ADT service and installation arrangements could clarify the total cost and booking process, but those details were still pending in CNET’s report. Until then, the mount prices and feature descriptions are the available basis for comparing the two configurations.
Key Questions
Do both Apple HomeView models cost the same?
Yes. The CNET report lists both the tabletop and wall-mounted HomeView at $299. Wall-mount hardware is sold separately, with listed prices from $59.95 to $129.95.
Can I detach the tabletop screen and mount it later?
No. CNET reports that the tabletop display is attached to its speaker base. The two configurations are not described as interchangeable, so buyers should choose the model that fits their planned setup.
Which wall mount is the least expensive?
The $59.95 USB-C Power Mount is the least expensive option listed. It includes a mount and cable but requires a separate 20-watt power adapter, and the cable will be visible between the device and an outlet.
Does the hardwired HomeView mount need an electrician?
Apple recommends that a licensed electrician install the $79.95 AC Wired mount, which runs power through the wall. The source does not provide an installation-labor estimate.
What does the PoE mount require?
The $129.95 PoE mount needs an Ethernet run to the mounting location and a compatible Power over Ethernet network switch. It provides wired power and a direct network connection, rather than relying on Wi-Fi.
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