[Gadgets] Apple HomePod speakers get a useful new feature, what is it?

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If you have an Apple HomePod there is good news for you. The Cupertino company is releasing a new update that, among other things, includes a new function that has the potential to save your life because this accessory now includes what is necessary to detect if there is a fire at home and, if so , send a notification to the user.

 

Apple's HomePod line of products can now reportedly be able to listen to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms by using a new feature called Sound Recognition . When the smart speaker from the bitten apple company detects that the smoke alarm in your home is activated, it automatically sends a notification to be reviewed on the iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.

 

A most interesting feature

This is because once the home troubleshooting information is received, the notification can be accessed on the device where it was received to check whether or not your home is actually on fire . A good alert system that completes the options offered by Apple's HomePods which, luckily, the firm has not discontinued because it is a product that is as attractive as it is useful.By the way, if you click on the notification that is sent, an additional one can be sent to the people who are at home to generate an additional notice and also for someone at home to check if the problem is real. If you have a camera installed and it is compatible with HomeKit , it will be possible to directly access it to check if it detects elements that confirm the potential fire.

 

Apple makes things clear about this HomePod novelty

The North American company has stated that you should not have complete confidence in the new ability of your HomePod to detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. As Apple stated, the new Sound Recognition feature " can detect " smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds. The company also said that you shouldn't rely on the new feature in circumstances where you could be seriously harmed and even injured.

 

However, having this feature will definitely give HomePod users some peace of mind when they are not at home. Obviously, for this new option to work you must be activated . To do this, simply open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad and tap the More button . Then select Home settings and tap on Security . Besides, for everything to work you must have firmware 16.4 or higher installed on Apple smart speakers (otherwise, you will not be able to use this functionality).

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