Apple Magazine - USA - Issue 469 (2020-10-23)

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MAKING YOUR HOME SMARTER


Where HomePod mini really comes into its own
is with its smart speaker technology, which
means you can ask Siri to turn off the lights,
warm up your room, lock the doors, or set a pre-
programmed scene, like movie night. HomePod
mini offers a cheaper way to access the superior
Apple HomeKit ecosystem, and you can even
control your home when you’re away.


Another exciting introduction to HomePod
and HomePod mini is Intercom, which is a
new way for family members to connect with
each other at home. Easily send an Intercom
message from home HomePod to another - like
“dinner’s ready!” or “it’s time for work!” - once
you’ve recorded your message, it’ll play on the
designated HomePod speaker. And that’s not all



  • Intercom will work across iPhone, iPad, Apple
    Watch, AirPods, and CarPlay, so everyone can get
    notifications and even send messages on their
    way home from work.

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