HomePod Using Homepod microphone with Mac

[PhotonJeff]

I'm able to use the Homepod as a speaker phone with my iPhone no problem.

I'd like to do the same from my Mac. I do a lot of calls using WebEx. From the Mac I'm able to select the Homepod as an Airplay output device but am unable to it as an available input source.

I assume this is because the Mac only treats the Homepod as an airplay speaker and not a bluetooth device with a microphone - but wanted to double check if I'm missing anything.

Thanks!

 

[maflynn]

and not a bluetooth device with a microphone

I'd say you hit the nail on the head regarding the reason why its not able to do what you want it too. That's not a bad idea to use it, though, I could see myself doing the very same thing

 

[BlankStar]

The HomePod is currently a really closed and controlled device... Reminds me of the first iPhones.

I sure hope they open it up: use of the bluetooth 5.0 & accessible microphones to start with... Integration in HomeKit-scenes...