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  1. 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...
  2. 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.
  3. 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...
  4. S

    HomePod HomePods and Multi Room Music.... Ropey as.... Where to start here?

    This thread is tricky to keep focused - theres just so many problems. There are other threads of course discussing various aspects of this not working. I am so surprised at Apple here. HomeKit and multi room music has been awful for a long time, but with each new 'update' it seems to get...
  5. BadMacRumours

    HomePod HomePod 2 just came early

    Thank you Canada Post and Best Buy 🥰 It's my first full-sized HomePod so I'm pretty excited.
  6. S

    HomePod HP2: Anemic like the mini?

    Just finished Brian Tong’s excellent review and listening test video for the new (2023) HomePod. You can watch for yourself, but basically for the meat of the video he sets up several pairs of smart speakers to compare: two Nest Audios, two Echos (4th-generation), two HomePods (2023), and two...
  7. D

    HomePod Third-party power cords?

    Do you think you we’re going to see third-party power cords now that the cable is removable? An option to buy, say, a 3-meter power cord, would be a huge reason for me to consider it. Maybe we can use this thread to post any links to them.
  8. G

    HomePod HomePod Siri Suddenly Stopped Being able To Respond Jan 31 2023

    Suddenly this morning all of my OG and mini HomePods have suddenly stopped being able to respond to requests. I only get “On It…” “This is taking too long” etc. restarted network, and even tried removing and re-adding HomePod (which has always been the previous fix and still nothing. Anyone else...
  9. B

    HomePod HomePod OG out of warranty replacement or Buy HomePod 2nd Gen?

    Hello, Newbie poster but longtime lurker posing a question. If and or when my HomePod 1st generation fails, should I pay the $300 out of warranty replacement fee or, purchase the new HomePod? I'm somewhat conflicted for the following reasons... I have 7 of the original models with three stereo...
  10. mrmacuser69

    HomePod Sonos and HomePod group

    https://www.imore.com/how-group-homepod-and-sonos-speakers-multi-speaker-surround-sound Has anyone tried this? How is the experience? I’m considering getting the new HomePod, but only if it integrates well with the Sonos system. I love their speakers (especially with Spotify connect) but when I...
  11. A

    HomeKit Good To See MR Not Covering The HK Disaster This Morning!

    Any reason for that? No front page coverage of the complete collapse of HK for users. Lol
  12. garycjohnson

    HomePod Weather for local shops

    If I ask my HomePod for the weather in Chicago she replies with … “It’s currently clear and 26 degrees at Chicago Boot Company …” Ask for the weather in London I get … “It’s currently clear and 26 degrees near London K Burgers …” This is a new thing. Probably since 16.1 (currently running...
  13. Big_P

    HomePod Any way to use a Bluetooth turntable with HomePod Mini?

    I‘m interested in buying a HomePod Mini as I have several Apple devices at home. However, I also have a bluetooth turntable and to my knowledge there’s no way to use it with a HomePod since those don’t support Bluetooth streaming (only Airplay I believe). Anybody’s got a solution? I read...
  14. S

    HomePod HomePod mini iCloud account error

    Hi. Sorry if this is listed somewhere but I couldnt see it. I have 4 hpm. 2 of which are connected as a stereo pair to Apple TV 4K. I have been having trouble with these two for days now they are unusable. Keep getting error saying wrong iCloud password. It’s correct 100%. Tried resetting...
  15. WeatherWeasel

    HomePod Homepod used to answer questions but now...

    Siri on my homepod doesn't respond with my questions on HomePod and always responds with "I found some web result." I can ask a question such as "what is the forecast for tomorrow?" and it would give it to me. Now, I get "I found some web result, I can send it to your iphone if you ask from...
  16. Killerbob

    HomePods stop working via AirPlay in Ventura

    I have set up my two HomePods as a pair, and I select them in Sound to be used as output for music from for instance Chrome (YouTube). That usually works, until it doesn't... When it stops working, I can select the paired HomePods in Sound, and when I start playing something on YouTube, the...
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    HomePod HomePod repair - ribbon torn

    Hey, So as per the title I'm repairing my HomePod to replace the solenoid that's gone on the amp board. But I've encountered my first issue, the ribbon cable that runs from the inside bottom of the HomePod to the top, has a tear in it. I must have caused this somehow. My question is what do I...
  18. P-Wunder

    HomePod Using HomePod with multiple Apple Music accounts

    Hey all, I hope someone can help me out. My wife and I have Apple Music through our cell phone provider, so we have separate accounts. This is fine, except with one specific HomePod mini. Our home is setup under my account, and we have multiple HomePod minis. One of these is setup with my wife...
  19. kiensoy

    I can't control HomePod from Home app

    I cannot seem to find a way in Ventura's new Home app to show the media controls of my HomePods, I wanna change the volume and I can't anymore. Am I missing something?
  20. iMas70

    HomePod Siri speaks to me in different languages when I ask to turn the lights on

    I have a full size HomePod in the living room. I mainly use it to turn the lights on and off along with playing music. A few days ago I was watching a video that included someone saying "Hey Siri". After that, I've found she speaks to me in a different language most of the time when I ask to...