Apple says HomeView will run CarPlay-enabled video apps such as YouTube and Netflix
Apple's updated CarPlay Developer Guide indicates that HomeView will support third-party video apps that already have CarPlay video entitlements, opening the door for services like YouTube, Netflix and Disney+.
Apple announced that its new HomeView device will be able to run third-party video applications that are already compatible with CarPlay. The company clarified in an updated CarPlay Developer Guide that audio and video apps with the appropriate CarPlay entitlements will appear on HomeView without any additional modifications.
Because HomeView does not include an App Store, developers must rely on existing CarPlay support to make their apps available. Video apps gained CarPlay support in iOS 27, but adoption has been limited as most automakers have not enabled CarPlay video features. HomeView’s integration provides a new incentive for developers to add CarPlay video entitlements, potentially allowing services such as YouTube, Netflix and Disney+ to be accessed on the device.
Apple has opened pre-orders for HomeView, with prices starting at $289 for selected models, and the product is slated for launch on November 13.