Apple hasn't yet mentioned whether the brand-new Siri Remote will also have "Find My" integration. Interestingly, though, Siri responses hint at such a feature.
When users ask Siri to “Find my Siri Remote,” “Find my Apple TV remote,” or even just “Find my remote,” Siri sometimes gives the following response:
You don't have any Siri Remotes linked to your iCloud account.
The curious Siri response was first reported by 9to5Mac discovered and is now being discussed all over the web. When users ask about another object that might have Find My integration with an AirTag, such as keys or a wallet, Siri responds:
Siri can only process remote requests under iOS 14.5
You haven't set up any items in the Find My app.
But when users ask for a device without Find My integration, such as the Apple Pencil, Siri says:
This type of device can't be set up in the Find My app, so I can't find it for you.
The new remote response is limited to iOS 14.5, meaning Siri won't understand the same request on devices running earlier versions of iOS. But there's a notable caveat here, as some users are now reporting online. Siri is said to provide a similar response from time to time when asked about AirPower - a product that was discontinued long ago. So what does that mean?
Will Apple surprise us with a “Find My” integration?
Before the launch of the redesigned Apple TV 4K, there were rumors from Bloomberg suggesting that the remote designed for the device would indeed have "Find My" integration, allowing it to be located if lost in the house. However, Apple made no mention of "Find My" integration when unveiling the Apple TV 4K and the new remote, nor did Apple's website or press materials suggest anything of the sort. The new remote also doesn't have a U1 chip like the AirTags. So, it's possible that some kind of "Find My" integration will appear in the future. The alternative is that it was a feature considered for the Siri Remote and later scrapped. So, for now, the whole thing remains curious but also exciting. (Image: Apple)
