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    HomePod HomePod mini power over ethernet (POE)

    Has anyone tried to install a homepod mini using POE? Theoretically it should work, however I am having some trouble. As I increase the volume above 70% the mini shuts off abruptly. It works just fine up until about 70% volume. I am using a 24-port NETGEAR switch (GS728TP - POE+) and 190w...
  2. semiraw

    What can HomePod mini do without iPhone?

    Hello, I have an iPhone and I will buy a HomePod mini. However, I am the only one in my family who uses iPhone. Can HomePod be used without having an iPhone? For example, my sister can answer intercom messages from the HomePod. Or that she tells the HomePod to play a song or radio. But I'm not...
  3. hazriqpedia

    TV with Dolby Atmos Set Up

    Hey guys, I'm planning to upgrade my TV to: Samsung's QLED 4K Q65C and the aim is to have a Dolby Atmos sound via the old Apple TV 4K and Stereo Homepods. However, the TV itself is not supporting Dolby Atmos. Will that be a problem? Thanks in advance!
  4. Rychiar

    HomePod Why is airplay on HomePods so bad!?

    Like seriously I use my 5 HomePods daily and I’m usually telling them what to play from my phone and selecting where to play and I’d say 80% of the time one, or multiple HomePods never start playing , lock up entirely, or lately, play music out of sync with the others. It gets so annoying that...
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    Apple ID Two Apple IDs (different regions) on the same phone, using homekit

    Hi, I have two different Apple IDs from different regions, which I'd like to use simultaneously on my iPhone. The reason for the two IDs has nothing to do with family sharing. It's just that different App stores have slightly different regional content – even movie rentals are different: some...
  6. MacMan2013

    Best Option for TV Speaker

    Now I have a better streaming device (the Apple TV box is a huge improvement on my old Amazon Fire Stick), I'm thinking its time for a sound upgrade. It seems there are two choices, a single Homepod or a couple of paired Homepod Minis. I was wondering if anyone has tried each of these...
  7. tcatsninfan

    HomePod Does HomePod work this way?

    Hey guys, I live in a country that doesn’t sell the HomePod Mini in Apple Stores so I can’t try one out for myself. I’m thinking of having a friend bring one back from the US. I want to get a better understanding of how it works. Note: I have a subscription to Apple Music. I’d like to be...
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    HomePod 1st Gen HomePod discontinued due to inherent design errors? Class action lawsuit anyone?

    This is my first post on Macrumors forums :-) I have a first generation HomePod. It was re-gifted to me by a friend who said that he liked his Sonos speakers better. I was thrilled as I used to be a diehard Apple fan boy who went to MacWorld conventions at Moscone Center, from 1992 until they...
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    HomePod Mini Constantly Discounts From Apple TV 4K

    In my bedroom, I have an Apple TV 4K paired with one HomePod Mini for TV audio output and it works great! I recently purchased an additional HomePod Mini to connect to my Apple TV 4K in my living room and I’m having issues. The HomePod Mini in my living room will connect to my Apple TV 4K for...
  10. srbNYC

    Home Can't get two Minis to operate separately

    Just got a second HomePod Mini for the kitchen. They are not paired for stereo -- but I can't seem to get them to play one at a time via the Home app on the iPhone. I tap one in the app, and they both go off; tap it again, and they both go on. Driving me crazy, and just can't figure it out...
  11. JSENNY25

    HomePod New to HomePod...insights and questions

    Hi everyone! So, I am new to the world of HomePods, but have been using airplay from an apple airport Xpress plugged in to an old iPod hi-fi for ages. AirPlay is great I love it. But, I realize it may be time to enter into the modern era of smart speaker and I wonder if a HomePod would be a...
  12. Mercenary

    HomePod Since iOS 16.4 HomePods will just randomly stop. All of them

    I’ve always had a problem that one of my 5 HomePod minis will just drop off and stop playing. But the rest were fine. It’s not off the network. Still works. Just, stops. Since iOS 16.4 I will be playing music and around 2 hours later all of them will just stop. Dead. I check home and it...
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    HomePod HomePod Issues with OS 16.4

    The new update totally messed up my HomePods (New and Minis) When I ask Siri to... play a certain playlist, it regularly plays totally different music play in multiple rooms, it usually fails to do so. It plays on the addressed HomePod but the other rooms stay quiet, while they are shown as...
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    HomePod Airplay from HomePod to Mac

    I want to airplay from my homepod (and/or a group of homepods) and include my mac in that music group. This functionality doesn't appear to be supported. I can airplay from my phone to my mac, but if I try to airplay from one homepod (or a group) to my mac, it doesn't. Anyone had any...
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    HomePod Sudden homePod ‘Hey Siri’ sensitivity increase?

    I’ve got three HomePods in my home, 2 fullsize OG’s (1 upstairs, 1 downstairs) and a HomePod mini. One of the OG’s is in the living room, then I have the mini in the kitchen which is the other end of the house (would say around 15-20ft away). Have had this setup for a year, but for some reason...
  16. ric22

    What's happened to Siri in recent weeks?

    Siri, while always pretty poor, has become disastrously bad in the last few weeks. What change has occurred? When music is playing on the HomePod: Me: "Hey Siri. Stop" Siri: "No one is calling at this time" This always used to work to stop music. Desire to listen to up tempo music: Me: "Hey...
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    • Forum: iOS 16
  17. Rychiar

    HomePod New HomePod arrived stuck in iOS16.0

    I just got my new HomePod yesterday. It appears to be stuck at iOS16.0 and there doesn't seem to be a way to update it. my Eero shows its on my network, I can play music from my phone to it, and I see it in HomeKit... yet it says "this accessory is not responding" It can get the weather for me...
  18. Nigel Goodman

    HomePod Different Siri responses from HomePod and iPhone when running a Shortcut

    This is really just a comment rather than a problem. I’d be interested in others’ comments. I’ve created a Shortcut that performs an action, then has a delay (120 seconds) and then performs another action. I can run this Shortcut from my iPad or iPhone and they just do it without complaint...
  19. ryansebiz

    HomePod PSA: HomePod 2 Power Cable Is Only 5 Feet

    Got my HomePod 2 today and was disappointed to discover the power cable is only five feet, which is too short for where I place my HomePod. The O.G. HomePod power cable was six feet. If you need a six foot power cable you'll need to buy a replacement power cable.
  20. Contact_Feanor

    Airplaying Video to Apple TV with HomePods as audio out

    Since a couple of months my Apple TV 4K (2) would stutter every couple of minutes (sometimes even less then that) when airplaying videos, be it from my MacBook Pro or from my iPhone or iPad; the source didn't matter: if I airplay video, the video wouldn't be smooth but pauze for seconds...
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