There is Apple AirPlay, and Apple HomeKit compatibility too. Some online specifications say it doesn’t have Chromecast built-in, but that would be mighty odd for a Google TV, and of course it does. It is Alexa-compatible, but as a Google TV it’ll clearly work best with Google Assi...
In the past few years, Apple has worked with companies like Sony, Samsung, LG,Roku, and Vizio to put AirPlay on TVs. The result is not just easier casting, but the potential for integration into HomeKit scenes and automations. A “Movie Night” scene, for example, might turn on your ...
Apple Homecompatibility. You can use the Home app to label these AirPlay devices and add them to rooms and scenes, which can then be automated. For fans of Apple’s Siri voice assistant, this is a big deal because Siri can control any devices that HomeKit recognizes. Initially, this only...
While Siri is integrated into the HomePod, other speakers (such as the Sonos Era speakers) rely on AirPlay 2's connection to your iOS device to speak to Siri. One key thing about AirPlay 2 is that the music source (and control) is always an Apple product. You can't get AirPlay 2...
Need to check the weather? Just ask Siri. Want to play some music? Siri can help with that too. And since HomePod mini integrates with other Apple devices, you can use Siri to control them all. HomeKit integration HomeKit is Apple's home automation platform, with which you can control ...
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Apple is working on a new Home accessory that is designed to serve as a central hub or "Command Center" for smart home management, and it's going to launch in 2025. The Apple TV and the HomePod are already home hubs and almost all Apple devices can control a HomeKit setup, but Apple...
Is AirPlay any better? Those who use the Apple TV as a presentation device (or a good way to share slideshows at your friend’s house) will be excited about iOS 8’s peer-to-peer AirPlay discovery/playback service, which will let you AirPlay video and mirror your devic...
The Roku Express is an affordable option for people with older TVs. It keeps things simple with HD picture quality; a standard remote and HDMI cable; and standard wireless and connectivity. It still works with Alexa, Google Assistant and the Apple AirPlay and HomeKit. "I finally decided to...