The new temperature and humidity sensor came as a surprise to HomePod Mini owners. By David Nield. Published Feb 28, 2023 3:00 PM EST.

Select the temperature or humidity sensor you want to use. It will be labeled HomePod Sensor with a thermometer or humidity icon next to it. Tap Next.

Have the new HomePod 2 or HomePod mini smart speakers? If so, you’ve got access to built-in temp and humidity sensors with software 16.3 which can be useful in a variety of ways. Here’s how to ...

Update: ‌HomePod‌ software version 16.3 enables the temperature and humidity sensor in the ‌HomePod mini‌, according to Apple's release notes. Related Roundups: HomePod , HomePod mini Tag ...

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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Once you start using the temperature- and humidity-sensing feature, there are a couple of caveats to bear in mind. In the footnotes of Apple’s HomePod Mini page, it details that the speaker ...

On the left: Apple Home app lets me set up an automation scheme using just the HomePod Mini’s temperature sensor; On the right: Apple Home app shows the current temperature and humidity readings.

The news comes on the same day that Apple introduced a second-generation HomePod, which will also have the temperature and humidity sensor. Watch this: What Apple Is Cooking Up for 2023 06:37 ...

The temperature/humidity sensor feature should be unlocked with today’s iOS 16.3 release, which also brings support for the upcoming HomePod, along with various security-minded updates.