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    HomePod Use HomePod for Smart TV audio?

    I have a Roku TCL Smart TV and the audio is compact and quiet. I was thinking about purchasing a HomePod or mini for other purposes, but was curious if it will be able to pair via Bluetooth to the tv to play the system audio. I appreciate any answers or tips!
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    HomePod HomePod multi-room help

    I am transitioning from a Sonos system to a HomePod setup. I haven't yet been able to figure out the best way to manage music in different rooms at the same time. For example, I can initiate music in all of the rooms by saying "play X everywhere." But, when I try to change the music in only...
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    HomePod Possible solution: HomePod personal requests

    I purchased several HomePod Minis to use around our house. Our household consists of two adults and three children with their own Apple IDs. I was excited for each of us to be able to use "personal requests." I was quickly disappointed when almost every time any of us asked "Hey Siri, who am I?"...
  4. OBirder

    HomePod New HomePod from Apple - still on 11.2.5 - week 48 / 2017

    I used the Apple 4 day sales deal and ordered on Friday a full size HomePod with the $100 Apple Gift Card direct from Apple (basically making the price effectively $199). To my surprise after I picked it up from the local Apple Store, it was still on OS 11.2.5 and with the Serial Number Lookup...
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    HomePod HomePod Mini Reset Issue

    Hi @All, Maybe anyone can help me with my HomePod Mini problem. After the Issues with the Wi-Fi connection from the HomePod Mini, I was trying to reset the HomePod. The problem is that after I plugged the power in, the red circle appear & goes off after some second. After the red light is...
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    HomePod Noob question about mixing Sonos and HomePods: Do I understand this right??

    Can someone please clarify whether I understand this correctly? I want to buy 2-3 more smart speakers, partly because I’m considering a Sonos Beam to go with a new TV purchase. Currently, we have a single Sonos One speaker for music, and no other “smart” or “smart home” products. From my...
  7. eddiexhart

    HomePod Show off your HomePod Mini & HomePod Setup!

    Now that everyone is getting those beautiful HomePod Mini’s now, can’t wait to see how you show it off!
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    HomePod iPhone Siri Shortcuts on Homepod

    Hi, Does anyone know how to trigger the Siri shortcuts which I have on my phone using Homepod? Not scenes in Homekit. It say's on Apple website that it can be done: https://support.apple.com/en-bn/HT209055 "You can run any shortcut that you have by asking Siri on your iPhone, iPad, iPod...
  9. podfrog

    HomePod Did Siri get faster this week on the HomePod?

    Maybe it's just me. Maybe I've been lucky. Can't tell, but Siri has definitely been a lot snappier responding to my requests this week. Fingers crossed that Apple has done something on the back end to coincide with the HomePod Mini launch that also improved Siri responsiveness on the...
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    HomePod HomePod Mini Power Requirements

    So we know that the HomePod Mini comes with the new Apple 20W USB-C adapter. We also know that USB Power over USB-C is a confusing mess, with various supported power delivery options. But, does anyone know if the HomePod Mini actually requires 20W of power, or will it operate with an 18W or...
  11. dannys1

    IOS 14 Apple TV paired with HomePods

    Using the new feature of being able to pair HomePods to the Apple TV - it’s actually quite a large change. It bonds the HomePods and the Apple TV together - now you see one AirPlay 2 device which appears as an icon showing the Apple TV and HomePods speakers. You were always able to chose...
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    HomePods can now be set as default audio output through Apple TV???

    HomePods can now be set as default audio output through Apple TV I thought , however I have updated to tvOS 14.2 & HomePodOS 14.2 and dont see this option as per a TVOS 14.2 beta user. anyone see it?
  13. Five_Oh

    HomeKit Problems after HomePod took over as hub

    So, a 4K ATV has been my hub and everything was great. Another ATV and HomePod have been "standby" hubs. And...then I had to turn off the ATV circuit to do some electrical work. The HomePod took over as hub, and showed both ATVs as standby. Ok, fine. But then I find out all my automations...
  14. CJ Dorschel

    HomePod HomePod Bass/Sound Changes since Factory Firmware

    I have a number of HomePods and have only updated a few for the new features but have kept two on their original firmware as I recall Apple removed the bass and aura tones that made the original releases such great speakers. (Attached an article about it). I've been hesitant to update them to...
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    Homepod mini compatibility

    When homepod 2018 when out there was some devices compatibles than now dosent appear in apple compatibility website (devices with ios 13.7 or ios 12.4.8) Does means that if i buy a homepod mini this year i'm only gonna be able to use homepod mini until ios is released? Apple says that homepod...
  16. anjanesh

    HomePod Zoom with Homepod

    I bought a Homepod today on the assumption that I could connect to my mother's iPhone XR for our Yoga sessions via Zoom. I thought Homepod would act as an external speaker like it's done with other normal speakers. I setup the Homepod via Home section on the iPhone and it got setup after a few...
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    HomePod HomePod mini Pair as Desktop Stereo Speakers

    So, I have a 16 inch MacBook Pro and I’m thinking of getting a pair of HomePod minis to use as a stereo pair for great audio. 1. Is this possible with the MacBook? Any limitations? 2. Anyone tried this with the full-size HomePod pairs? 3. Can we use the HomePod microphone for calls and video...
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    HomePod HomePod on different network to phone

    Hi guys Just wondered if anyone else has their HomePod on a separate network? I have mine on my IoT network at home along with all my HomeKit gear. My phone however is on my private home network and I can control all the HomeKit devices just fine. Automations also work fine as well as Air play...
  19. sterumbelow

    HomePod HomePod turns on TV/ATV randomly and switches states

    Hi, everyone. Every day, I ask my HomePod to play a radio station. Usually with zero issues. On occasion, it starts playing but turns on the AppleTV and therefore the TV as well. The HomePod isn’t set to airplay to the TV/ATV and the Home app shows both ATV and the HomePod as ‘playing’ when...
  20. joelhinch

    HomePod Multiroom

    I have 3 homepods. 2x in my living room as a stereo pair 1x in my office when I’m in my living room i say “hey Siri play *song” music then starts playing on all homepods. I can’t get it to stop doing this. Every time I ask Siri to play a song or radio it plays everywhere. Even after i...
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