New Apple TV Rumored to Gain Built-In Mic and Remote Speaker
Rumored Apple TV adds built-in mic for Siri and a remote speaker for finding the remote; it may ship Oct. 30 with an A19 chip.
The microphone would let users control the Apple TV through Siri without speaking into the remote or a connected HomePod, The Verge reported. The report says that feature could also allow the Apple TV to serve as a simple smart home hub, letting users control thermostats and lock doors without having to find the remote first.
The upgraded remote would add a speaker, according to the report. If the remote is misplaced, the speaker could play an audio alert to help users find it, whether it was kicked under a couch or hidden in a drawer. The report describes the audio alert as a way to make the remote easier to track down.
The new Apple TV is also expected to move to an A19 chip, The Verge reported. That chip would power Siri AI, the report says. The refresh comes after an overdue update to Apple TV, according to the report, and is expected to arrive with the refreshed HomePod Mini on Oct. 30.
Editor's Summary
The reported Apple TV update would add a built-in microphone for hands-free Siri control and a remote speaker for locating a lost remote. It would also use an A19 chip to power Siri AI and is expected to ship Oct. 30 with a refreshed HomePod Mini. The details are based on the latest rumors reported by The Verge.