Apple activated the dormant temperature and humidity sensors in the HomePod mini with its 16.3 update and the revived HomePod 2 also comes with the same hardware and software capabilities.

Tap on either the temperature or humidity reading to get more options. From the next screen, you can change the name of the sensor, change the room that it's in, and check that it's working okay.

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Make sure your device is up to date. To use the built-in sensor in the HomePod Mini and HomePod 2, you’ll need the latest Apple software, which in this case means iOS or iPadOS 16.3 or later.

One of the more expensive options, the Temp Stick does a bit more than just check temperature, track history, and monitor humidity. With the Temp Stick app for your iPhone, you can also create ...