Apple may in the future expand the range of functions of the HomePod mini smart speaker, adding support for measuring temperature and humidity. This can be done with a software update, Bloomberg reported. According to his data, confirmed by iFixit specialists, the HomePod mini has a hidden sensor that allows you to make such measurements.

The company has been discussing the possibility of using a sensor to detect temperature and humidity in a room so that internet-connected thermostats can regulate temperatures in different parts of the house based on current conditions, sources say.

There are third-party products on the market that are compatible with the Apple HomeKit smart home system that measure indoor temperature. But users would be more comfortable if HomePod mini could do this without the need for additional accessories.

It is quite obvious that this sensor is not currently used for transmitting temperature data. And if Apple has not yet confirmed its presence, it may remain unused.

According to the resource Bloomberg, the inclusion of the sensor, performed through a software update, will significantly increase the attractiveness of the HomePod mini as a device for a smart home. But the question arises why this sensor has not yet been activated, although the HomePod mini appeared on the market in October last year?