We don’t need a “home pad” when we can pretty much use any device for that purpose. What we NEED is for HomeKit and Siri to stop being useless pieces of ****.
Of course, but just like other common capabilities, Apple will limit core functionality to their newest member of the ecosystem. It’ll be interesting how they try and differentiate this potential device from the iPad and build a wall between the os/software functionality of the two. $899-$1499 would have to be justified somehow. The interoperability officials in the EU should love this product.I have an iPhone and an iPad. I have the former with me most times, and it can do everything that this product would likely be able to do. Pass.
They're missing Ubiquity too though. And their Hue selection is abysmal, at best. Like, yeah, they have a lot of stuff, but for the most part it feels like low quality and high prices, where as I'd rather buy high quality at slightly higher prices. It's a much better bang for my buck, IMO.This is what I was thinking. Best Buy is full of home tech now, but nothing from Apple.
How about "Homie"? Short for "Home intelligence".HomePad? We doin’ this really?
Wouldn’t an iPad with a stand (or double-sided tapeI am one of them.
I've seen smart home displays at my friend's and neighbor's home, and they make a good of sense in frequently occupied common areas like the kitchen and family room. Controlling smart home devices without a voice command and getting an at-a-glance information (e.g., timer, family calendar) like Apple Watches, but with a larger screen that can be shared with anyone, can be incredibly useful.
When I am home, I don't want to have a phone in my pocket. I want to put it on my charger and not bother with it.
LCDs have become a common component, even in inexpensive chargers. Apple has explored this idea with widgets, which could be adapted for "HomePad" (I really hope it won't be called that).
To be addressed and woken up with the phrase: “Yo, iHomey….”How about "Homie"? Short for "Home intelligence".![]()
We are overdue for a home robot.To be honest, I think Apple will come up with an entirely new name for it as it'll evolve into their home robot and will need a unique marketable name.
I'll wait for the HomePad Air or the HomePad UltraHomePad? We doin’ this really?
I just can't get behind the idea that you actually need readily available software controls for Home, and the devices you already have aren't enough.I am one of them.
I've seen smart home displays at my friend's and neighbor's home, and they make a good of sense in frequently occupied common areas like the kitchen and family room. Controlling smart home devices without a voice command and getting an at-a-glance information (e.g., timer, family calendar) like Apple Watches, but with a larger screen that can be shared with anyone, can be incredibly useful.
When I am home, I don't want to have a phone in my pocket. I want to put it on my charger and not bother with it.
LCDs have become a common component, even in inexpensive chargers. Apple has explored this idea with widgets, which could be adapted for "HomePad" (I really hope it won't be called that).
Same here. If my kids (who don't have devices) want to turn on lights, they can darn well ask me!I can't see the point. Siri listens to what I say. My phone is always in your pocket, my watch on my wrist. Why do I need to walk up to a device to touch the screen to get it do what m existing devices already do ?
Hope I am missing the sarcasm....Remember, Apple skates to where the puck will be, not where the puck is. As a tiny startup on the bleeding edge, Apple seeks to create products customers don't even know they need but fall in love with, all over again.
With the right software, an iPad would cover my needs. But that software would need to recognize different people so that different members of my family could access different sets of controls, and visitors could access basic controls.Wouldn’t an iPad with a stand (or double-sided tape) cover your needs?
The ‘HomePad’ feels like a solution hoping for a problem.
They will want something to differentiate it from the usual naming convention, something along the lines of " Jeeves " if anyone is as ancient as myself and remembers that far back.
I wish Siri would listen to me! I find it so hit and miss for basic things like call my wife etc.. it seems to take a few tries to get it to acknowledge meI can't see the point. Siri listens to what I say. My phone is always in your pocket, my watch on my wrist. Why do I need to walk up to a device to touch the screen to get it do what m existing devices already do ?