How to set up HomePod or HomePod mini Customize your HomePod or HomePod mini How to update HomePod
How to set up HomePod or HomePod mini
Note: Tap Enter Passcode Manually if your iPhone’s camera isn’t working, and Siri will revert back to you with a four-digit passcode which you can enter on your device.
Connect HomePod to Wi-Fi
If you use an iPhone or iPad to set up your HomePod, the network settings will be instantly transferred to the device. However, if the settings have not aligned, you may manually connect your HomePod to a different Wi-Fi network by following the instructions below: Congratulations! You’ve now shifted your HomePod to a new Wi-Fi network.
How to enable Handoff on HomePod
Handoff is an extremely handy feature offered on Apple devices. Read our article to learn how you can set up Handoff on your HomePod and HomePod mini.
Customize your HomePod or HomePod mini
Identify status lights on HomePod
At certain intervals, different lights flash at the top of the HomePod. In order to understand what is going on with your speaker, you must identify each of them.
White Pulsing Light: Ready to set up, or an alarm/timer is going off. White Spinning Light: Turning on or updating software. Red Spinning Light: Resetting the device. Multi-colored Spinning Light: Siri is activated. Green Pulsing Light: Transferring a phone call. Orange Flashing Light (only on HomePod mini): Not receiving enough power from Mac during software, or the adapter is not certified at 20W.
HomePod touch controls
Play and pause: Tap on top of the HomePod to play music or pause an existing playing tune. Adjust sound: Increase or decrease the volume of the HomePod by tapping on the (+) or (-) button at the touchpad on top. Next Track: When using a music player app, double-tap on the top to change the next song.(When using the Podcasts app, double-tapping would skip 30 seconds.) Previous Track: Triple-tap on the top to head back to the previous song when on a music player app.(When using the Podcasts app, triple-tapping would rewind the audio by 15 seconds.) Activate Siri: Use the “Hey Siri” command to activate Siri; else, you can also tap and hold the top touchpad. Dismiss an alarm: Tap anywhere on the HomePod touchpad.
How to update HomePod
You can update your HomePod and HomePod mini using just a few clicks. However, make sure both of your devices are using the same Apple ID and Wi-Fi network. It’s good practice to check the HomePod version before updating the software for the device. Once you’re sure that all of the prerequisites are in place, go through the steps below:
Using iPhone and iPad
Alternatively, you can also launch the Home app → choose HomePod → scroll down, and select the Settings icon on the bottom right; else, you can just keep scrolling → tap Update. Note: The update button will only appear only if an update is available.
Using Mac
You can also use the Home app on your Mac to upgrade your HomePod mini to the current version. Simply follow the procedures that correspond to your macOS version. macOS Ventura macOS Monterey
How do I update to software on HomePod automatically?
Updating your HomePod or HomePod mini is as important as updating your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. And thankfully, the HomePod updates its software on its own if the setting is enabled. For some reason, if you have toggled off the update option, here’s how you can turn it on: Wrapping up… So that’s all about the setup, usage, and software update of your HomePod mini or HomePod. With the launch of the new HomePod (2nd gen), Apple has taken steps beyond ambient sounds and intercom functionality. What are your thoughts on Apple’s HomePod, and where do you believe it ranks among the top smart speakers? Let us know in the comments. Read more:
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