HomePod Recognizes Smoke Alarms, Nest Thermostat Gains Matter, Aqara Presence Sensor Launches

Apple's latest HomePod software update that enables the device's smoke alarm recognition capabilities, Nest's forthcoming Matter compatibility, and we discuss the US launch of the Aqara Presence Sensor FP2!

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• HomePod Could Save Your Life! How to Detect Smoke & CO Alerts with Sound Recognition! - YouTube
• Apple turns on HomePod's smoke alarm recognition
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• Aqara Presence Sensor FP2
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