Today we were relatively unexpectedly treated to the introduction of a new HomePod. Its first generation was introduced in 2018, with sales ending three years later due to low demand and, above all, high prices. In recent months, various speculations have emerged that spoke of the arrival of a brand new and redesigned HomeI agree, but unfortunately the expectations were too high. The new second generation HomePodu offers a few new features, but certainly less than we expected. In this article, we'll take a look at 5 things you probably didn't know about the new HomeUnder.
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Temperature and humidity sensor
One of the main innovations that the new HomeThe Pod boasts a temperature and humidity sensor. However, it is worth mentioning that the existing Pod has exactly the same sensors. HomeUnder mini, Apple However, he did not make them available. However, starting today, this is changing, so both on the new HomeOkay, so on. HomeOn the floor mini we will be able to measure the temperature and humidity in the place where it is located. Thanks to this, it will be possible to create even better automation, for example, for automatically lowering blinds or turning on the heating, etc.
Sound detection
New generation HomeOn the floor mini It also comes with a brand new feature in the form of sound detection. You may already know this feature from Apple phones, which, when activated, are able to alert the user to a sound. As for HomePodu, so it will specifically be able to identify the sound of a smoke and carbon monoxide detector and, if detected, will send a notification to iPhone users. However, it is necessary to mention that even in this case this is not a new feature that will only be available on the new HomePod. Apple it will be brought to the update as well HomeUnder mini a HomeUnder the first generation.
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Pairing across generations
As you surely know, yes HomeYou can pair the pods together to form a stereo pair. You can then use them to play audio, for example through Apple TV or other Apple device. If you already have one at home HomeYou have a Pod, so you may have wondered if it would be possible to pair it with a new one. HomeFor the second generation Pod, especially its first generation. The answer is simple - this option will not be available. The speakers are simply different, so if you want to use a stereo pair HomePods, it will have to be the same models. Second generation HomeSo the Pod will only work with the other in stereo mode. HomeSecond generation pod.
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It is still not officially available in the Czech Republic
Some of you probably know that if you tried to buy a HomePod in the Czech Republic on the official website Applu, then you won't succeed - you wouldn't find it here at all. Some users initially solve this by buying in Germany, but later HomePods will also appear in some Czech online stores, for example on Alza, but of course with a higher price. If you were expecting us Apple taking these detours will save you money, then you are wrong. Unfortunately, there is still no HomeUnder officially available, not even its second generation. It is responsible for this according to Appthe fact that Siri is not localized for the Czech Republic, so here HomeWe can't use Pod - simply nonsense.
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An older chip than we expected
If you've been following the news in recent weeks, you may have noticed speculation that a new HomeUnderneath boasting the S8 chip, which comes from Apple Watch Series 8 or Ultra. However, the opposite is true, since HomeThe second generation received "only" the S7 chip, which is located in Apple Watch Series 7. However, it is necessary to mention that in terms of specifications, the S8, S7 and S6 chips are absolutely identical. You definitely don't have to worry about a lack of performance, given that even the latest Apple Watch uses this practically three-year-old chip, which only has a different number in the name.
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That makes sense.