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Can't set up HomePod?

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Restart the HomePod setup process
  1. Unplug the HomePod, then plug it in again.
  2. Press and hold the top of the HomePod, keepingyourfingers there while the white light turns red.
  3. Keep going!
  4. Eventually you'll hear three beeps. Your HomePod isnowreset.


In this regard, can't set up HomePod?

You can't set up HomePod with the Home app onMac.If you don't see the setup screen, you can manuallyset upHomePod. Just open the Home app, tap , tap AddAccessory, tapDon't Have a Code or Can't Scan at thebottom, then tapHomePod and follow the onscreeninstructions. Learn what todo if you can't set upHomePod.

Similarly, can I connect more than one device to HomePod? You should be able to connectmultipledevices to it that are connected to thesameApple ID. You can also set it up to allowAirPlayconnections from everybody, anyone connectedto yourwireless network, or sharing control of yourHomeaccessories, or by use of a password.

Then, how do I connect my HomePod?

On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

  1. Make sure that both HomePod speakers are in the same room intheHome app.
  2. Open the Home app, press and hold HomePod, thentapSettings.
  3. Tap Create Stereo Pair.
  4. Choose a second HomePod to use as a stereo pair.
  5. Tap a HomePod on the right or left side to identify it.

How do I reconnect my HomePod?

To do this, unplug your HomePod, plug it backin,and press and hold the top touch panel. Wait until you hearthreebeeps. In either way, your HomePod will be ready to setupwith a new device and Apple ID. Simply hold your iPhoneoriPad near the HomePod to pop up the automatic prompt togetstarted.

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How do I update HomePod?

How to manually install software updates foryourHomePod
  1. Open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap the Add Home button (looks like a house) in thetop-leftcorner of the screen.
  3. Tap Software Update.
  4. Flip the switch off next to Install Updates Automaticallyifthis is your first time updating your HomePod.

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How do I manually reset my HomePod?

Press the top of HomePod to reset it
  1. Unplug HomePod, wait 5 seconds, then plug it back in.
  2. Wait 5 seconds, then touch your finger to the top of HomePodandhold it there.
  3. The white spinning light will turn red. Keep yourfingerdown.
  4. Siri will say that your HomePod is about to reset.

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How do I change my WiFi HomePod?

If it doesn't, you can manually changetheWi-Fi network that it's connected to. In the Home apponyour iOS device, press and hold HomePod, tap Settings,thentap "Move HomePod to [your Wi-Fi network]." Waitafew seconds, then ask Siri a question to see if HomePodisconnected to Wi-Fi.

Enol Haenraets

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How do I remove HomePod from my iPhone?

Resetting HomePod with iPhone
  1. Open up the Home app.
  2. 3D Touch or long press on the HomePod icon.
  3. Choose "Details" to access your HomePod's settings.
  4. Scroll down to the bottom of the settings section andtap"Remove Accessory."
  5. Tap "Remove" again after the confirmation window comes up.

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How do I disable HomePod?

How do you turn off always-listening 'Hey Siri'onHomePod?
  1. Launch the Home app on your iPhone or iPad Home screen.
  2. Tap on the Rooms tab, bottom middle.
  3. Swipe to the Room that contains your HomePod.
  4. Long press (or firmly press) on your HomePod.
  5. Tap Details.
  6. Toggle Listen for "Hey Siri" off.

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Can HomePod connect to macbook?

Streaming from Mac
First, make sure that your HomePod andMacare connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Clickthe speakericon in the menu bar on the Mac, and selecttheHomePod from the list of connected devices. Itispossible to stream to two HomePods from a Mac at thesametime, using the iTunes app.

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How do I set up HomePod on my imac?

Use HomePod with Mac
  1. Make sure your Mac and HomePod are on the sameWi-Finetwork.
  2. Open iTunes on your Mac.
  3. Click the AirPlay button to the right of the volume slideriniTunes.
  4. Select the checkbox next to your HomePod in the list ofdevices,then choose some content to stream from your Mac.

Marua Zwierlein

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How do I control HomePod on my iPhone?

How to access playback controls for your HomePod intheMusic app on iPhone and iPad
  1. Launch the Music app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap the Now Playing banner at the bottom of the screen -justabove the section tabs.
  3. Tap the Airplay icon at the bottom center of the screen.
  4. Tap your HomePod Now Playing panel.

Uma Honebrink

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How much is the HomePod?

Apple has officially cut the price oftheHomePod around the world. Originally priced at $349 intheUS, the HomePod now costs $299, while theUKprice has come down from £319 to £279 ontheApple Store.

Maodo Garne

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Does the HomePod require WiFi?

The only other thing to do is to make sureyouhave WiFi switched on as it's required in orderforthe iPhone and HomePod to communicate. Now youcanenjoy your party music, regardless of whether thereis aWiFi connection to the internet.

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