Is this Apple's next big thing?
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- Опубліковано 3 кві 2024
- Mark Gurman has some big scoops on what Apple is working on for the home, and how this could be a major focus for the company going forward. Let's go through the article and think about what it means and possible other directions Apple should go.
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I wish they would just fix Siri. I’ve invested in HomePods all over my house and Siri on the HomePod isn’t in parity with Siri on the iPhone. It says to ask again from the iPhone all .. the .. time. I’d add this to your infrastructure comment. I have a great smart home with a terrible assistant.
Absolutely the top priority, IMO.
Same boat. I have 8 Homepods and 2 Minis scattered in my home. Siri is just pathetic. Its actually gotten worse.
I fully agree with quite a bit of what you’re saying. I think most of us would agree that one of the biggest complaints throughout all of these years with technology. Is that instead of them making the current technology work more reliably. They come out with a completely new type of technology that they have to work out all the bugs all over again. This also makes us have to learn something completely brand new. Now this is all exciting and fun. But most of us wish they would make the current technology work better or more reliable. Myself, like others, have been dealing with all of the brands, including Apple, with consistent updates just to make their current product actually work. In my opinion, if these companies who charge a premium for their product would actually have to start paying back the customers, who bought their products and cannot get a consistent and reliable use out of it. I believe half of the “technology“ companies wouldn’t even be around.
If any of these companies could do it. I believe Apple would be one of the top ones. I think if they would concentrate on making a complete system for us to buy that will work conclusively altogether. I believe people, like me, would spend the extra money. I have an extreme amount of fear, the “matter“ that’s being pushed right now. These companies can’t even get their own products to work with each other. Now we’re expected to believe that with “matter“ that all of the other brands are going to work with everything else around. In my opinion, I think we’re at least 10 to 15 years or more out before this becomes a reality. Which we all know it probably won’t. Because in about three years, they will come up with something completely totally different than Matter. And we will all have to start from square one again.
I’ve got major hopes that iOS 18 and the associated updates for HomePod and AppleTV will finally give Siri a serious upgrade and brain transplant with Apple’s focus on AI going to be debuted this year at WWDC.
Wait for WWDC.
I ve been waiting for Apple home to be better!!
never.. don't bother.. use hone assistant instead
@@bbcdanang what’s that?
@@kaligh I'm using home app, alexa, smart life and tuya app those are nothing if I compare it with home assistant.. HA is way smarter and doesn't even need internet. We can still control it using homepod, alexa etc
I said it on threads; I’ll repeat it here: Apple buys Ubiquity re-enters the home appliance market, maybe adds Thread to all those home products. Instant game changer
Interesting idea. I think there would be a lot of Unifi products that would get squashed in that acquisition but it could be a net positive in the long run.
@@EricWelander it would be somewhat of a departure from Apple norms, but they could purchase Ubiquiti and mostly leave it alone (aside from rebranding. Next gen Unifi with M series chipsets? YES PLEASE! 😂
Threads? You said it to yourself?
@@EricWelanderor they could do it similar to beats and keep the name and company separate. Then they make sure it is all tightly integrated and fees like one product line. Best of both worlds.
that'd be nice but the DOJ is just gonna sue them over antitrust.
I just want better Homekit reliability and interoperability with Philips Hue. I get small annoying issues all the time
I did not have any.
Did you plug your Hue hub via Ethernet ?
Did your Wi-Fi router is strong enough to cover all your house ? Or maybe add a mesh system ?
@@Quentame74 most of the issues seem to be related to Apple's bonjour service. For instance, device renaming is often broken.
Also, The natural light option doesn't show up on the Home app.
I'm connected via WiFi. But it's all super close and a latest generation wifi
Great suggestions Eric, I think you make some compelling arguments. Apple’s respect for privacy is also a key differentiator for me so it would be critical for them to hold on to that.
Very interesting discussion! Thanks for explaining this :)
YES!
I miss the Apple Wifi solutions, and adding some HD space, too (or ability to add a few drives) is something I'd love.
Be nice to not have so many hubs, switches, routers, etc.
I'm fairly skeptical they'll do anything too elaborate with Homekit and Smart Home developments only because it has felt for a long time like any and all developments have been halted or abandoned, what with features basically not being added and key players leaving the job. On top of that, as a HomeKit user for as long as it's been available, HomeKit has often felt like something no one at apple actually uses for their own home. It's not aligned with any product or software that apple uses in terms of the language and design of HomeKit. If they did get into Wifi/Networking again, then my interest would be piqued as much of the problems with HomeKit will come from a bad router.
So like having my Eero Max 7s and Echo devices...hope your Apple dreams come true.
I absolutely love my Apple HomeKit, mini HomePods set up!
Apple Ai will blow us all away.
This would be a great strategy and I think something Amazon is already doing, there are a few ISPs in the U.K. that give you Eero as their standard router.
That’s cool!
I have wondered about if a TV OS such as Google/ Android or LG WebOS has ever been on their radar? I suppose they have to manage their sharing policies and issues perceived and factual related to them first.
I love your innovative thinking. I nominate you to be on the Apple Inc. executive team.
Apple home is starting to look like abandonware at this point.
I would LOVE for Apple to release the homebar. Apples soundbar (with up firing speakers) to pair with HomePod and minis for true surround
i don’t want a robot, just make my home smarter. apple fitness and health is where their future is
I agree health has huge $ growth potential for Apple even if they don't go too far into medical
Ughh, I’m not going to have more cameras in my home..
I think I am done with Apple. Steve was a leader with ideas that changed the world. Tim has no vision. Same old phones, same old Macs.
Everything Apple had become so expensive and really once you are in bed, you’re stuck. Look at the Home pods, they hold wants them? Who can afford the $3000 VR? Who is your market now? You joy Biden and the DNC has broke the country.
Can we just start with something basic, like buying Sonos and integrating their superior sound tech into HomeKit? Geez, guys. 🍎
The mobile-robot idea is stupid in so many ways (IMO) that I don't want to take the time to list all of them here. Just two points: 1) What happens in a house with multiple people walking around? 2) Assuming they can make this useful (which I very much doubt), how useful is it going to be for me as I go up-and-down the stairs between different floors in my house?
I might write up some more later on, but I have to leave for work right now...
I don’t see any value in having a robot wandering around my house. (Other than the robovac I already have). I like your idea of 🍎 putting more effort into infrastructure. I bought an AirPort Extreme a bunch of years ago and it’s still one of the most dependable devices I have. However, it was orphaned by 🍎 years ago, so I don’t expect to see them getting back into that space. Looks like AI is going to be a big focus for them in the immediate future. Maybe… just maybe that bodes well for Siri? So much wasted potential there…
A home pod with a powered MagSafe arm would be a good idea, and a powered MagSafe arm that can be mounted under a cabinet .
Honestly I don't understand how USA hasn't adopted KNX yet. (re: Lutron and the wireless system)
trade unions
They got rid of the best routers ever and now we are paying the price… That was a stupid move…
Totally agree, Apple dropped the ball leaving the Wi-Fi game. On that note, I'd love a properly built printer again, time to re-enter that market too!
Haha yes for sure! But I bet the market for printers is much smaller.
It’s very frustrating Apple are not doing more in this space. Exceptionally frustrating. As you say, even just from the router perspective.
So many households out there are running the shittiest and cheapest Chinese routers supplied by their ISPs that haven’t updated in 10-20+ years. Outrageous.
The home networking solution you describe does sound like something Apple could do well.
And think of the mileage Paul Hibbert would get from it! 🍏🏦💰🍏🏦💰🍏🤣🤣🤣
Lol!
We don’t need any more gimmicks
Smart home stuff is boring these days. Definitely not buying anything apple makes for it, especially their junk robot 😂
6:57 $70 is NOT a lot to pay for a light switch that just works. $20 for a light switch that “might” work is a lot. People need to stop justifying mediocrity with a lower price point.
If you pay a premium and it doesn’t work reliably that’s just as big of an issue.
Well said. At higher price points you get into things people simply can't afford but if you're adding a smart light switch, you can probably change your budget to fit $70 over a certain amount of time.
Homekit really sucks
Normally, they start talking about the "next big thing", means they have no clue what they're going to do. That's also the time I sell their shares.
They should have kept on the Apple Car!!!🚗
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