Make sure your device is up to date To use the built-in sensor in the HomePod Mini and HomePod 2, you’ll need the latest Apple software, which in this case means iOS or iPadOS 16.3 or later.

A research team develops a real-time humidity sensing optical sensor. The response time of the new sensor is 10,000 times faster than the conventional sensors and can be mass-produced at low cost.

The company quietly added a feature overview to its website, indicating that Apple plans to switch on a latent temperature and humidity sensor that has been in the devices since launch but couldn ...

With its built-in sensor, HomePod can detect and tell you the temperature and humidity of the room. And you can set it in automations so the blinds close if the temperature hits 80 degrees.

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