Apple’s new HomeView smart home hub will not be available in the European Union when it launches, the company said. Apple attributed the regional restriction to Siri AI currently being unavailable on iOS in the EU.

The HomeView will cost $299 in the United States and is scheduled to launch on November 13 in eight countries around the world. Apple did not identify the eight launch markets in the information provided, and it has not announced a European release date.

Why HomeView is unavailable in the EU

Apple said the lack of Siri AI availability on iOS in the region is preventing HomeView from launching in the European Union. The company did not provide further details about the relationship between the hub and Siri AI, or explain which specific regulatory or technical issue is blocking availability.

Apple said it is “working constructively with the EU in an attempt to find a path forward.” That statement suggests the company is continuing discussions, but Apple did not commit to a timetable for resolving the issue.

HomeView launch and pricing

Outside the EU, HomeView is set to arrive on November 13. Apple has listed a US price of $299, placing the device in the company’s smart home hardware lineup at launch.

The company described HomeView as a smart home hub. However, Apple has not provided additional product specifications, supported features, or a full list of launch countries in the announcement covered here.

What EU customers can expect

Customers in EU member states will not be able to purchase HomeView through an official regional launch on November 13. Instead, they will have to wait for Apple to establish a path to release the product in the region.

Apple’s comments leave the timing uncertain. The company has confirmed that it is engaging with the EU, but it has not said whether those discussions will result in HomeView becoming available, nor when that could happen.

For now, the device’s confirmed launch details are limited to its November 13 release date in eight countries and its $299 US price. Apple’s position on Siri AI availability in the EU remains the key factor affecting HomeView’s regional rollout.