Apple’s HomePod recently proved its worth by alerting a sleeping family to a fire started by their curious dog in the kitchen. Here’s how this smart speaker saved the day:

– On June 26th, the Colorado Springs Fire Department responded to a house fire after receiving an alert from a HomePod in the home.
– While HomePod doesn’t send temperature alerts, it does have a Sound Recognition feature that can detect sounds like fire alarms.
– In this case, the HomePod detected the sound of the fire and sent an alert to the family’s connected devices, prompting them to contact emergency services.
– The fire was caused by the family’s dog accidentally turning on the stove while investigating some boxes on top of it.
– Thanks to the timely alert from HomePod, the family was able to extinguish the fire before any injuries occurred.

If you want to activate Sound Recognition on your own HomePod, simply go to ‘Safety and Security’ and choose ‘Sound Recognition’ under ‘Smoke and CO Alarm’. Stay safe and let your smart speaker watch over you!