How to use the temperature and humidity sensors on HomePod and HomePod Mini

In January 2023, Apple released the HomePod 16.3 software update, which added humidity and temperature sensing capabilities to the second-generation HomePod and all HomePod mini models. This article explains how to use these features.

In January 2023, Apple released the second-generation full-size HomePod, equipped with temperature and humidity sensors that can be used to measure indoor climate, and also released a software update for existing The HomePod mini model brings the same features.

It’s no secret that Apple’s HomePod mini has unused temperature and humidity sensors, but now Apple has updated the software so those sensors are available on the smaller smart speaker as well. Unfortunately, these sensors were not included in the first-generation HomePod.

To get readings from the sensor, make sure you have updated your iPhone or iPad to 16.3 or later, which should allow you to update the HomePod software to 16.3, then follow the steps below.

1. Open theHome app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Select your home, then select the room where HomePod is located. Or, click theClimate button at the top of your home home screen.
3. View thetemperatureandhumidity readings at the top of the screen.If there are multiple temperature sensors in the room, it will display their average. (If you just updated your HomePod, the sensor may take a few minutes to calibrate.)
4. Tap Readings, then tap the sensor button again to access more options.
5. In the menu card that appears, you can change the sensor's name, change the room it is linked to, check its status, and add automation.

Everything here belongs to it. Note that you can also tap the climate button in the Home app home screen to get readings Be sure to check out the automation options, which can be handy for activating other devices in the room based on increases or decreases in temperature/humidity.

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