[Mac Address] "Apple cancelled this, now what?" The history of early apple wifi and airport - eviltoast
  • wowbagger@alien.topB
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    1 year ago

    If they just made a HomePod that also worked as a WiFi router I’d buy the shit out of it.

    • Nickbou@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      I partially agree with you. The problem is that the wifi router requires an Ethernet cable to connect to the modem which limits where you can put it.

      What would be cool is to have a base station that’s just a router (maybe with HomePod functionality), but then add-on mesh network hotspots that work as HomePods. These would be a lot more flexible for placement.

    • rotarypower101@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      I have been pleading for them to have all the various wifi enabled devices serve as a mesh network! Essentially idden and integrated into existing devices that “need” to be there and connected anyway…

      I really thought that was the endgame for removing the airport series…

    • OlorinDK@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      Would be great if they could collaborate with Ubiquiti about making such devices. Like a HomePod, but with UniFi built in. Or a Dream Router, with Apple TV built in…

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        1 year ago

        If it meant native HomeKit on UniFi Protect gear it would be a win in my book. HomeBridge works, but native is where at.

    • s1ravarice@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      Maybe as a mesh network, but then where i would place mesh routers are not exactly where I would place a HomePod.

    • Nawnp@alien.topB
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      1 year ago

      Yeah Homepod is kind of a niche product as is, just adding a speaker and siri support to a Wi-Fi router would make more sense.