1 It’ll Be a True ‘Smart’ Speaker
Despite its music-oriented capabilities, HomePod isn’t just a glorified iPod with a speaker attached. It’ll sport roughly the same set of capabilities as other similar smart speakers on the market — including hub control for HomeKit-enabled appliances.
Per a leak earlier this week, HomePod users will be able to set scenes, including parties and movie nights. And yes, some of those scenes will let users kill the “always-on” listening for Siri. And contrary to previous rumors, HomePod will respond to commands from anyone — not just a single user.