Microphone (HomePod and Apple TV remote)
{% if device_info.is_apple_tv or not device_info.is_known_device %}The Apple TV remote has a microphone that is used for Siri and dictation. You can also use an iPhone as a camera and microphone with apps and to calibrate the speaker and display.
Purpose: Providing device functions (Siri, Dictation, speaker calibration) and personalization (Siri)
{% else %}Purpose: Providing device functions (Siri, Sound Recognition, speaker calibration) and personalization (Siri)
{% endif %}Data storage: Transcript of Siri and Dictation interactions are stored by Apple, but not tied to your Apple Account. Recordings are stored if you opt in to Improve Siri and Dictation. A history of Siri interactions is stored on device and used for personalization. Request history is not used to build a marketing profile.
Sharing: Siri request history is not sold. {%if device_info.is_homepod or not device_info.is_known_device %} Members of your home are notified if a smoke alarm is detected, and can use the Check In feature to listen in during an alarm.{%endif%}
Other sensors
{% if device_info.is_homepod or not device_info.is_known_device %}The HomePod mini and HomePod (2nd generation) include a temperature and humidity sensor to let you view the room temperature and humidity.
{% endif %}Many smart devices also include diagnostic sensors, such as an internal temperature sensor to determine device is overheating.
Purpose: Providing device functions
Data storage: Apple does not specifically mention how this data is stored
{% if device_info.is_homepod or not device_info.is_known_device %}Sharing: The room temperature is visible to people who you share your Apple Home with
{% else %}Sharing: Apple does not specifically mention whether this data is shared
{% endif %}