Apple Opens $289 HomeView to Third-Party Video Apps via CarPlay Support
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Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 14
Apple Opens $289 HomeView to Third-Party Video Apps via CarPlay Support
3 articles · Updated · 9to5Mac · Oct 14
Summary
Apple said HomeView will run third-party video apps if they carry CarPlay video support, clarifying a key gap left after the product’s unveiling.
A newly updated CarPlay Developer Guide says CarPlay audio and video apps work on HomeView without modification, even though the device has no App Store.
That means services such as YouTube, Netflix and Disney+ can appear on HomeView simply by adding CarPlay support, lowering the barrier for major streaming apps.
CarPlay video support arrived in iOS 27 but has seen limited uptake because automakers must enable it; HomeView gives developers a broader reason to build those apps before the Nov. 13 launch.