Apple’s HomePod speakers seem to be even smarter than imagined. The software update that the manufacturer rolled out this week does indeed appear to activate built-in temperature and humidity sensors. These features are available on both the new second-generation HomePod released in January and existing mini models of the speaker.
After HomePod’s operating system was upgraded to version 16.3, sensor measurement results immediately appeared in the Home app (available on iPhone, iPad, and macOS computers) .
‘Smart home’
These sensors are not only intended to know if it is hot, cold or humid in a room, but are also and above all used to control other existing smart devices. This is how you can, for example, use the HomePod as a second thermostat which, if it is too cold in a room, will increase the heating by one degree. And if it’s too hot in a room because of the sun, the HomePod can lower the smart blinds.
The new HomePod integrating Siri voice technology, available in black or white, will be launched on February 3 on the market at the recommended price of 349 euros. The longer-existing HomePod mini comes in five colors and retails for 109 euros.
After HomePod’s operating system was upgraded to version 16.3, sensor measurement results immediately appeared in the Home app (available on iPhone, iPad, and macOS computers) .These sensors are not only intended to know if it is hot, cold or humid in a room, but are also and above all used to control other existing smart devices. This is how you can, for example, use the HomePod as a second thermostat which, if it is too cold in a room, will increase the heating by one degree. And if it’s too hot in a room due to the sun, the HomePod can lower the smart blinds. recommended 349 euros. The longer-existing HomePod mini comes in five colors and retails for 109 euros.