HomePod mini 2 can act as your Mac’s speaker, but only if the Mac has Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7. M1 Macs and the M2 MacBook Air miss out.
How to pick which iCloud photos appear as your Apple TV screen saver
Apple says your iPhone can now pick which iCloud photos show on Apple TV. These existing Apple TV settings also limit what appears on screen.
LG Smart Deadbolt Lock hands-free unlock needs an iPhone 11 or later
Walk-up unlocking on LG’s lock works with iPhone 11 or later and Apple Watch Series 6 or later. iPhone SE, iPhone 16e and Apple Watch SE are left out.
Apple TV 4K features by model: what works from 1st to 4th generation
Fitness+ runs on every Apple TV 4K, FaceTime needs the 2nd generation or later, and four-speaker surround is limited to the new $299 model.
Apple HomeView's Siri AI is English-only: what it means for bilingual homes
HomeView’s Siri AI speaks only English at launch, and your iPhone and Siri languages must match. Canadian French is promised in a later update.
HomeView, HomePod mini 2 or Apple TV 4K: which hub suits Apple Home Collection
All three new hubs have Thread, but the LG doorbell chime plays through HomeView and HomePod speakers, not Apple TV. Prices run from $149 to $299.
The $59 Siri Remote fits older Apple TVs, but Precision Finding has limits
The new Siri Remote costs $59 on its own and works back to Apple TV HD. Precision Finding needs a recent iPhone, and iPhone 17e is left out.
Join the Siri AI waitlist on your iPhone before HomeView ships November 13
Turning on Siri AI on your iPhone puts you in a queue with no fixed wait. Join now so personal requests work when HomeView arrives on November 13.
HomePod mini 2 won't stereo pair with your original HomePod mini
A HomePod mini 2 can’t form a stereo pair with your older mini, Apple’s fine print says. Multiroom audio with both speakers still works.
How to add up to six family members to Apple HomeView, and what guests can do
Each of HomeView’s six member slots needs an Apple Account and an updated iPhone or iPad. Guests without one can still run lights, timers and music.