As I am buying it in the uk but using it in Norway. Anyone know what the connector to the plug looks like? so I can buy the EU plug
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HomePod plug connector
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I would assume, its a standard power connector, such as what Apple uses on all of its products, so you should be able to use an existing one (if you have it lying around) or buy one
I was thinking more along the lines of Apple's full power connectors like what we see on the back of the iMac.
But a a quick google seems to show a proprietary connection that is neither USB or what apple used before
Unboxing videos have started appearing on YouTube and a number of them have noted that the power cable is fixed (see iJustine's video).
https://www.cnet.com/products/apple-homepod/review/?ftag=COS-05-10aaa0b&linkId=47786038
And I grabbed this screenshot from one of the reviews.... it shows the cable has a braided cloth housing. Very nice.
Yes, one review I saw mentioned it was the same material on the HomePod and felt that was a nice touch by apple and shows apple's incredible attention to detail.
Too late to cancel my order now, unfortunately. But it'll be going back based on this. Unless I can somehow get the other end at the plug off to thread the wire through the wall...
It's probably going to be moulded onto the lead. You can chop the plug off and use a standard plug but that could render the warranty invalid.
Such a shame. Who in their right mind wants an ugly lead traipsing down the front of a counter/shelf to the plug socket!?
From the article:
"Update: The HomePod cable is fixed in and not removable. The Apple Store was sadly mistaken when we asked them. Original story preserved below."
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Update: The HomePod cable is fixed in and not removable. The Apple Store was sadly mistaken when we asked them. Original story preserved below.
Hi everyone
I‘m considering buying a HomePod now, even though I live in Europe (non UK). The only thing that keeps me off is that there is barely any infomation about the cable of the HomePod being detachable or not. If it is (as this Article of Forbes is stating https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidp...acular-but-is-that-enough-price-release-date/), I could maybe plug in another cable, that fits in my socket directly without a bulky adapter.
I tried hard to find any information about the plug that goes into the HomePod. Anyone that already got one could have a look if it is maybe a „figure 8“ like in the Apple TV?
Thanks in advance for any information about that!
I‘m considering buying a HomePod now, even though I live in Europe (non UK). The only thing that keeps me off is that there is barely any infomation about the cable of the HomePod being detachable or not. If it is (as this Article of Forbes is stating https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidp...acular-but-is-that-enough-price-release-date/), I could maybe plug in another cable, that fits in my socket directly without a bulky adapter.
I tried hard to find any information about the plug that goes into the HomePod. Anyone that already got one could have a look if it is maybe a „figure 8“ like in the Apple TV?
Thanks in advance for any information about that!
This article from forbes from yesterday states that you can indeed unplug the cord: https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidp...-that-enough-price-release-date/#3e3455a9be5f
No words about the system (figure 8??)...
No words about the system (figure 8??)...
Of the reviews and unboxing videos I've seen, they stated its non-removable. I just finished watching macbreak weekly yesterday and Renee Richie also stated its non-removable. It comes attached in the box, which imo, provides more evidence its non-removable.
[doublepost=1518179426][/doublepost]Let me just add, I don't own one, and I could be wrong, but I am basing my opinion on this from what I've seen on the inter web.
