Apple has not yet mentioned whether the brand new Siri Remote also has “Find My” integration. Interestingly, however, 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 responds with the following answer:
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 revamped Apple TV 4K, there were rumors from Bloomberg that suggested that the remote designed for the device would actually have "Find My" integration so that it could be found if it got lost in the house. However, when introducing the Apple TV 4K and the new remote, Apple did not mention "Find My" integration. The Apple website or press materials do not suggest anything of the sort either. The new remote also does not have a U1 chip like the AirTags. So it is possible that some kind of "Find My" integration will appear in the future. The alternative to this is that it was a feature that was considered for the Siri Remote and later discarded. So for now, the whole thing remains curious but also exciting. (Image: Apple)
