Buying Apple’s wall-mounted HomeView? The mount costs extra

Apple has officially announced its new HomeView smart home display, priced at $299 for both the speaker-base model and the wall-mounted version. However, prospective buyers of the wall-mounted unit face an additional expense. While the device itself is listed at the base price, the necessary mounting hardware required to affix the display to a wall is sold separately. Customers will need to pay at least $59 more to acquire the required mounting accessories. This pricing strategy has drawn attention as it effectively increases the total cost of ownership for users opting for the wall-mounted configuration. The HomeView is part of Apple's latest push into the smart home market, aiming to integrate more deeply with its ecosystem. Consumers are advised to check the full list of accessories before purchasing to avoid unexpected costs during installation.