Rumor: New Apple TV Could Get a Built-In Microphone and a Remote With a Speaker
According to the latest rumors, the next version of Apple's Apple TV set-top box will include a built-in microphone, while the upgraded remote will get a speaker. The report comes from the technology site The Verge.
The technology site The Verge reports on the latest rumors about the next Apple TV, the US company Apple's set-top box that connects to a television for streaming content. According to these rumors, the device will have a built-in microphone, and the upgraded remote will gain a speaker. Apple has not officially confirmed these changes, so the information remains at the rumor stage.
Voice control without the remote
The built-in microphone would let users control the device with the Siri voice assistant without speaking into the remote or using a connected HomePod, Apple's smart speaker. It could also let the Apple TV act as a simple smart home hub: users could control thermostats and lock doors by voice, without needing to look for the remote first.
A speaker to find a lost remote
If the rumors prove true, the speaker in the remote should make it easier to find when it has been misplaced. The remote could play an audio alert to guide the user to its location, whether it was carelessly kicked under the couch or a child playfully hid it.
The full story is available in The Verge's original article.
