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Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI
The Guardian • • general
Key Points:
- Apple unveiled the HomeView, a new smart home hub device with a 7-inch screen and face recognition, priced starting at $299 and shipping from November 13, designed to control smart home gadgets like doorbells, thermostats, and locks.
- The HomeView features an AI-enhanced Siri assistant that offers more conversational and context-aware responses by leveraging personal data from apps like Messages and Calendar, while maintaining user privacy.
- Alongside HomeView, Apple introduced updates to its HomePod speakers and Apple TV, plus new smart home accessories from LG and Schneider Electric, all managed through the Apple Home app.
- The HomeView device will not be available in the European Union due to regulatory restrictions preventing Siri AI usage there.
- Apple's smart home efforts aim to compete with rivals such as Amazon and Google, addressing past challenges including limited Siri functionality and compatibility with third-party devices.
