On our YouTube channel today, Dan Barbera shared a review of Apple's all-new HomeView smart home hub ahead of the device launching on Friday. Subscribe to MacRumors on YouTube Barbera spent the past week testing the HomeView and has shared his impressions, so be sure to watch our video above to hear what he thinks. As a refresher, the HomeView features a 7-inch square display connected to an aluminum speaker base by a stainless steel tilting hinge. Apple says it is ideal for a kitchen counter, nightstand, or side table. You can use the device to interact with Siri AI, control smart home accessories, go on FaceTime video calls, listen to music, and more. Preinstalled apps on the HomeView include Alarms, Calendar, FaceTime, Find My, Home, Intercom, Messages, Music, Podcasts, Reminders, Safari, Settings, Timers, Weather, and World Clock. The device does not have an App Store, but it does support CarPlay-enabled audio and video apps, such as Apple TV, Spotify, and Apple Music Classical. In the U.S., both the tabletop and wall-mounted versions of the HomeView are priced at $299, but you will also need to purchase a mount if you opt for the wall-mounted version. Apple sells three mounts priced between $59.95 and $129.95.Related Roundup: Apple HomeViewBuyer's Guide: HomeView (Buy Now)Related Forum: HomePod, HomeView, CarPlay – Home Auto TechThis article, "Review: Is Apple's All-New HomeView Smart Home Hub Worth $299?" first appeared on MacRumors.comDiscuss this article in our forums ...read more read less