Apple Says HomeView Software Update Coming Next Month With Siri Fix
In her HomeView review shared in a free edition of her New Things newsletter today, tech journalist Joanna Stern said Siri AI once told her "I don't have a camera to see you," even though the device has a camera. Apple confirmed to Stern that it plans to release a software update in December with a fix for this issue.
Siri AI also refused to open Stern's garage door or unlock her front door, even though the HomeView recognized her. Apple told her that the software update coming next month will enable this functionality. In the meantime, you can unlock door locks and garage doors by opening the Home app on the HomeView and tapping on-screen controls.
"Today users recognized by HomeView can unlock security accessories, including door locks and garage doors, directly on their HomeView screen," an Apple spokesperson told Stern. "With a software update next month, this will extend to Siri AI, giving users more ways to manage security accessories once they've been recognized."
HomeView launches this Friday, with U.S. pricing starting at $299. We also shared our own hands-on review video with our own impressions.
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