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In late January 2023, Apple released a HomePod 16.3 software update that adds humidity and temperature sensing to the second-generation HomePod and all HomePod mini models. This article explains how ...

HomeKit has changed how I interact with many of the rooms in my house. While lighting and cameras tend to have the spotlight for most people as they can easily see the impact, environment monitoring ...

Here's how to take advantage of the temperature and humidity sensors in HomePod 2 and HomePod mini. Photo: Ed Hardy/Cult of Mac HomePod 2 and (surprise!) HomePod mini both include temperature and ...