Apple HomePod Mini update will soon unlock its secret smart home powers

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The Apple HomePod 2 has now landed for anyone who needs a powerful, iPhone-friendly smart speaker. But Apple’s new wireless marvel has also provided some treats for its smaller sibling; the HomePod mini.

Thanks to a software update coming soon, the HomePod mini (opens in new tab) will see some hitherto untapped smart home talent unlocked. One of the Apple HomePod 2’s biggest new features is some built-in temperature and humidity sensors, which the company says can prompt the speaker to automatically close blinds or turn on smart fans.