Apple's Event Intro Video Hints at 'Hey Siri' Support for AirPods

[verniesgarden]

I’m more impressed at a Siri that hears you the first time

 

[redpandadev]

I use AirPods and I’m able to say “hey Siri“ to activate Siri hands-free now. I must be missing something because people seem to be waiting for a feature that’s already here.

The AirPods don’t have true “Hey Siri” support. Siri will activate and proceed to listen and respond through your AirPods if you say “Hey Siri” and your iPhone mic happens to pick it up but you cannot activate Siri with “hey Siri” using solely the AirPod’s Mic. You can test this by intentionally covering the mic on your iPhone or attempting it from another room.

 

[MDF314159265]

Could just be that the Watch picked up on Siri prompt and channeled audio through AirPods. Fine print at end specifies device requirement for obvious reasons, but could also allude to the fact that AirPods still lack “Hey Siri” functionality.

BUT, I sure hope this feature is available on next AirPod version without any sacrifice.

 

[Rollo1938]

From the way she was running through the water I also thought that AirPods that are water resistant we’re going to be announced...

When Time opened the case I thought he was going to pull out his favorite sandwich. I guess "the clicker" was good too.
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From the way she was running through the water I also thought that AirPods that are water resistant we’re going to be announced...

When Tim opened the case I thought he was going to pull out his favorite sandwich. I guess "the clicker" was good too.

 

[RomanEmpire]

When Time opened the case I thought he was going to pull out his favorite sandwich. I guess "the clicker" was good too.

It's kind of what Apple did around this presentation: They have created all the excitement before the event and then, when they the event was over - meh...

 

[ColdShadow]

what about the missing Apple watch teleport function??

 

[Mr. Donahue]

And even Apple employees in Apple promos disregard Siri and (Apple map based) directions. SMH.

That’s exactly the impression I got.

 

[idmean]

My HomePod just reacted to her saying "Hey Siri"...

 

[44267547]

Hands-free ‘Hey Siri’ with AirPods would be great. I don’t really care for the double tapping, even though it’s the only way to activate Siri with the Airpods. I would expect version two of the AirPods to include a water resistance, perhaps new colors, battery life extension, improved microphone, ect. But likely not until 2019.

 

[Tonewheel]

The videos produced for this were terrible. At least we only heard Jony Ive and didn’t have to see him.

 

[dontwalkhand]

Lol AirPower = AirJoke or AirNonDelivery! Announced almost exactly a year ago and the competition has 2 products on amazon that deliver dual or triple charging (specific placement required of course).

It’s sad Apple cannot deliver this still.

What I personally noticed is the Apple Watch used to unlock a Door!!

I have some serious coding ideas around that but Apple doesn’t support 11-20hz wireless contact standard door reader frequencies.

A lot of newer door readers use the NFC “MiFare” standard which is supported.

 

[DeepIn2U]

A lot of newer door readers use the NFC “MiFare” standard which is supported.

Awesome!! Many thanks now I know what to search for to see what the market holds!!

Then I need to reach out to Apple to find out something specific.

Much appreciated!!