Apple unveils new smart home devices that showcase upgraded Siri AI
Summary
Apple introduced a new smart home device called HomeView, which has a 7-inch screen and uses upgraded Siri AI to help control home gadgets like doorbells and thermostats. The device will start shipping next month but will not be sold in the European Union because Siri AI is not available there due to rules. Apple also updated its HomePod speaker, Apple TV, and added new accessories from LG and Schneider Electric.Key Facts
- HomeView is a new Apple smart home device with a 7-inch screen and face recognition.
- It will cost $299 and start shipping in November, with preorders starting immediately.
- The device helps control smart home products such as smart locks, doorbells, and thermostats.
- HomeView uses an upgraded Siri AI that can give more helpful, personalized answers using data from the user’s iPhone.
- The new smart home products include devices from LG and Schneider Electric, designed with Apple’s help.
- Apple won’t sell the HomeView device in the European Union because updated Siri AI isn’t allowed there under EU laws.
- Apple’s Home app has been managing smart devices since 2016, including HomePod speakers since 2018.
- Apple faces competition from Amazon, Google, and AI companies like OpenAI in the smart home market.
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