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  1. R

    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...
  2. 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...
  3. S

    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?
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. J

    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...
  7. 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...
  8. H

    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...
  9. I

    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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. gbf

    HomePod My HomePod

    I spent 30 years in the broadcasting industry as a DJ and I gotta tell you listening to speakers for a good part of my life the HomePod has to be one of the biggest disappointments I have ever heard. There as absolutely no depth to this speaker and the overwhelming base is annoying. Bose and...
  13. G

    iOS 14 Public Beta - HomePod music issue

    Since installing the public beta, when asking the HomePod to play some music or a specific artist/track, there’s a delay before it states: “I’m on it... one moment... I can’t find that in Apple Music or your library”. Is anyone else getting this? I’m not on the HomePod beta. Rebooted phone...
    • groovyf
    • Thread
    • homepod public beta
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: iOS 14
  14. R

    HomePod I can't AirPlay to my new HomePod from Music App from my Mac

    Hello, I've just finished setting up my HomePod. Everything works fine, except when I try to use it as an AirPlay speaker from the Music app on my Mac. It keeps telling me that "only people who share a home in the Home app can control this speaker" (my translation, don't know if that's the...
  15. blaizefm

    HomePod Homepods auto-grouping overnight

    As the title says, I have three Homepods in my home that have this somewhat annoying glitch where they seem to want to huddle together in groups. Sometimes all of them are grouped, sometimes just a couple. So, go to bed at night: all ungrouped. Wake up (but not every day, so is inconcistent)...
  16. L

    HomePod Homepod for weather says "Somethings wrong"

    Hi everyone I have a question. Now I have NOT asked Siri in a while hows the weather but after updating now to 13.4 just to make sure everything is running properly I first asked Siri what time is it, no problem, same with the news, but when I ask siri for the weather she will say "Sorry...
  17. zachlegomaniac

    Bricked HomePod Help / Advice

    Hello, About a month ago one of my brother's HomePods bricked. The white light that usually indicates Siri was replaced by red and the volume buttons became extra bright and flashed both at the same time over and over when plugged in. I told him I thought I read here there was an issue with...
  18. CJ Dorschel

    All Devices AirPlay to HomePod from iPad/iPhone No Longer Plays Just Sound

    I'm not certain if this relates to the firmware on iPadOS/iOS 13 or HomePod, but I used to be able to airplay just audio to my HomePod and watch video on my iPad Pro 11 or iPhone 11 Pro. Now if I use any app: Spectrum, Infuse Pro, Apple TV+, anytime I select one of my HomePod's to play just the...
    • CJ Dorschel
    • Thread
    • airplay 2 homepod sound video
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: iOS 13
  19. Y

    HomePod HomePod Stereo Pair—shows as separate

    I have two Homepods that are setup as a pair In the Home App, they show as a pair. But when in Music or Podcast and I hit Airplay, they don’t show as a pair (I see each individually). Any ideas how to correct this?
  20. ipedro

    HomeKit A mixed Siri + Alexa home

    I built my smart home around Apple’s ecosystem ensuring HomeKit compatibility whenever I added a new smart home device. All the lights in my home are Philips Hue with a few decorative Nanoleaf lights. I’ve got Eve power outlets turning on my kitchen greenhouse and powering off my TV at night...
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