HomeView Software 27.2: Wallpapers, Control Center, and More

Apple today released HomeView Software 27.2, which is the software that runs on the upcoming HomeView device set to launch on November 13.

The HomeView was announced earlier in October, but the early software release gives us a look at features like wallpapers and reveals a few tidbits we didn't previously know.

Wallpapers

There are 20 default wallpapers to choose from on HomeView, with a range of colors. Users will also likely be able to set their own photo wallpaper. The HomeView uses faces, but the wallpapers may be shown on the Home Screen.

Face Editing

Guilherme Rambo shared an image of the HomeView's face editing interface, where users can choose the design they want to use on the HomeView's Lock Screen.

Hello Screen

At startup, the HomeView will show the familiar "Hello" text.

Control Center

A HomeView setup animation shows Control Center on the HomeView.

Light and Dark Mode

As with other Apple devices, the HomeView will have Light Mode and Dark Mode options, with the device able to swap between modes automatically based on time of day.

Snoopy

The HomeView has a bunch of different Snoopy animations if you pick the Snoopy face.

Launcher

Unlike iOS, HomeView doesn't use SpringBoard. It has a new launcher called BreadBoard, and the process for its Control Center UI is called CupBoard.

iOS 26

There is a hidden HomeView Software 26 graphic in the update, which adds to evidence that Apple wanted to release the HomeView earlier but had to wait on Siri AI. Apple also appears to have been testing the interface on a sixth-generation iPad mini before launch.

The HomeView is priced at $299, and it can be pre-ordered from Apple's website. It will launch alongside the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K on November 13.