The hands-on testing examined both the tabletop and wall-mounted setups in spaces like kitchens, offices, and entryways. The review also incorporated daily use by Tuohy's family members, revealing differing reactions among household members. Tuohy is following up the review with a live question-and-answer session to clarify how the hardware functions across various daily routines.
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Family testing revealed mixed reactions, with Tuohy's husband offering positive feedback…: Family testing revealed mixed reactions, with Tuohy's husband offering positive feedback while her teenage daughter responded less favorably.
The evaluation assessed performance in both tabletop and wall-mounted configurations thro…: The evaluation assessed performance in both tabletop and wall-mounted configurations throughout a typical home environment.
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Hi! I’m Jen Tuohy, The Verge’s senior smart home reviewer. I’ve tested every smart display Amazon and Google have ever made, and for the past week I’ve been testing Apple’s first: The $299 HomeView.
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I put the tabletop and wall-mounted versions through their paces, on my kitchen counter, bedside table, in my office, and on my coffee table. I also mounted one as a smart home control panel in my entryway. I cooked with it, ran my smart home from it, took calls on it, and tested its new Siri AI capabilities.
I also let my family lose on it, and my tech-averse husband was a big fan. My teenage daughter, less so. (Ask me why).
Verge subscribers can submit questions starting right now in the comments, and I’ll start answering later today at 2PM ET / 11AM PT.
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