If settings or data are missing on Apple HomeView

Your role in the Home app determines which settings you can change on Apple HomeView.

Settings as a Resident (Owner) or admin

The Resident (Owner) and admins on HomeView have access to:

• Change the device name or room.

• Erase the device or remove users from the Home.

• Manage language,¹ region, and Siri settings.

• Adjust appearance, notification, and Location Services settings.

• Control AirPlay, Handoff, and other app permissions for residents.

• Manage Privacy and Recognition & Sensing settings.

Settings as a Resident

Residents can create and customize a profile on HomeView, as well as:

• Turn personal content (like messages and calendars) on or off.²

• Update their profile and settings, such as face and voice recognition.

• Adjust accessibility settings.

• Change when the display turns itself off.

• View device analytics.

• Adjust music and incoming call settings.

Settings as a Guest

Guests can use HomeView and its apps that don't require a sign-in, as well as:

• View legal, safety, and handling notices.

• Change most appearance, display, and brightness settings.

• Adjust volume levels and sound settings.

Personal, personalized, and general content on HomeView

There are three types of content stored on Apple HomeView:

• Personal content:² This includes private data in messages, calendars, and emails that’s only accessible to each user when they are recognized and are using the device.

• Personalized content and settings: This includes playlists and device settings.

• Content not tied to a profile: General device settings like volume, brightness, and accessibility features aren’t tied to a specific user.

Learn More

Change Apple HomeView settings

If you can’t set up HomeView

If you can’t add others to HomeView

If you can’t access your content on HomeView