Apple announced second generation HomePod: Here are the specs

The second generation of Apple's HomePod features sensors for temperature and humidity.

Apple announced second generation HomePod: Here are the specs
Apple to announce their brand new HomePod

Apple announced their new speaker array which has been modified with exclusive features. The device has sensors for temperature and humidity. Four brand-new far-field microphones have taken the place of the original model's six microphones. Here are all the specs.

Apple announced second generation HomePod: Here are the specs

The new HomePod, like the original, can automatically adjust the room by calibrating itself and listening to feedback from the microphones. Real-time tuning and computational audio are supported by the Apple S7 SoC. The HomePod can play Dolby Atmos audio from an Apple TV 4K in addition to serving as stereo speakers.  

Temperature and humidity sensors are also included in the new HomePod. These can report information about your surroundings in real time and can also be used to automatically turn on the air conditioner or close the blinds when a certain temperature is reached.

A carbon monoxide or smoke detector's beeps can also be discreetly listened to by the Sound Recognition feature, which then sends you notifications to your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. The HomePod mini will also have this feature enabled.

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