Science & Tech · Big Tech & Internet · 9 hrs ago
Next Apple TV may add hands-free Siri and a speaker in its remote
Apple is reportedly preparing a new Apple TV 4K, its set-top box for watching streaming services on a television.
The next model may have built-in microphones so people can use Siri without speaking into the remote or a connected HomePod.
Its redesigned remote may also have a speaker to make it easier to find when misplaced.
Apple TV users currently need the remote or a paired HomePod to give Siri voice commands.
These changes would address everyday inconveniences and fit Apple’s wider effort to connect its smart-home devices.
Apple has not confirmed the features, price or availability of the new model.
An announcement is expected on October 13, and the device is reportedly due in stores on October 30.
Apple is reportedly testing a built-in microphone for its next Apple TV 4K, which could allow hands-free Siri commands.
The redesigned Siri Remote may include a built-in speaker to help users find it.
The reported changes aim to address the need to speak into the remote and the difficulty of locating it.
Apple has not confirmed which features will be included in the final product.
The new Apple TV 4K is expected to be announced on October 13, according to Digital Trends.
- Who
- Apple is reportedly preparing a new Apple TV 4K and redesigned Siri Remote.
- What
- The device may add built-in microphones for hands-free Siri commands, and the remote may add a speaker to help locate it.
- When
- An announcement is expected on October 13, according to Digital Trends.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- The microphone could let users control Apple TV without speaking into the remote or a connected HomePod; the speaker could make the remote easier to find.
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- Reported microphone
- Built into the next Apple TV 4K for hands-free Siri commands
- Reported remote speaker
- Built into a redesigned Siri Remote to help locate it
- Expected announcement
- October 13
- Expected store date
- October 30
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