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The wall-mounted version of the HomeView will ship without a power adapter, USB-C cable, or mount

The wall-mounted version of the HomeView will ship without a power adapter, USB-C cable, or mount.

Really, Apple? The wall-mounted version of the HomeView will ship without a power adapter, USB-C cable, or mount, requiring customers to purchase compatible accessories separately, notes MacRumors.

Well, that just sounds chintzy. In a support document the tech giant says the standalone version of the smart home hub does come with a power cable and adapter, but the HomeView (Wall Mounted) requires a compatible third-party mount and power solution for operation, sold separately. Depending on the mount, you can use a separate power cable and adapter or connect to line power (hardwired). If power requirements aren’t met, the screen will also show a lightning bolt with a yellow exclamation triangle.

I see no logic in Apple’s decision. That said, both HomeView models are available to pre-order for $299 in the United States.

Dennis Sellers
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Dennis Sellers is the editor/publisher of Apple World Today. He’s been an “Apple journalist” since 1995 (starting with the first big Apple news site, MacCentral). He loves to read, run, play sports, and watch movies.

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