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I’ve synced my HomePod Mini that’s in my kitchen with my AppleTV, so I can go get a drink from the fridge and not miss any dialogue (I can’t hit pause while watching with others remotely). That way I can keep hearing the show while I do what I need to do.
I love using the intercom all across the house. It’s a little complicated to tell Siri, in Spanish, the right command to use intercom (and other things like taking your music to another room) but it’s pretty awesome. Thanks for the video.
I just purchased 5 more minis and had no idea about the zones. THANKS! Great info. I love how everything works together so fluently. Side note- your good looks do make hearing the terrific advice you give a bit distracting tbh. But anyways, thank you for the great smart home content. Keep it coming, man! From a FAN
My wife and I were upstairs and all of a sudden we heard an announcement come across the HomePod from my 4 year old downstairs saying “Hey Dad!”. Neither one of us specially taught him how to do it, and he just picked it up on his own. Thought that was pretty cool.
I love your videos. They are so thorough and cover a topic in-depth. I was learn something new from them. I even sent this link for this video to my wife so she can see all of the cool things we can do with the HomePod Minis. I have to start using the Intercom feature more often.
YOU ARE THE MAN!!! I really appreciate your videos. I had no idea that anyone else was into apple as much as I am. Now that you have shown me that I can play my music on separate HomePods in different rooms. My question for you is… Do I need to reset my HomePods to set them up to individual rooms?
I love intercom on Apple Watch - it's a real game changer for those of us who don't have whole-house coverage with HomePod/HomePod Minis! Really enjoyed this video Shane, great job!
What a well done explanation of multi-room audio in HomeKIT! It's surprisng how cool it is to have audio follow you around the house. I don't find myself using Intercom that often though.
This is excellently laid out, clearly worded and brightly displayed. I appreciate your hard work and love how you review technology in perspective of how it works in the house as it is much more objective than the product on its own, thank you!
One of the most comprehensive HomeKit videos I’ve seen so far in all my browsing. We seriously need more people to see your uploads bro! But then again, it’s up to Apple to step up their Home products capabilities. It’s frustrating because the potential is huge but the progress is slow. More people need to know about this, but people aren’t going to look for it unless Apple creates more HomeKit products and services. Chicken or the egg? 🐓 vs 🥚! Anyways, I’m a subscriber, so keep giving us good content bro. 👍🏾
Great video! I just got my HomePods and HomePods Mini 2 of each. Having problems trying to play all together in the home, I was looking at your video I couldn’t find were in the home app you create zones. I’m still a little lost trying to figure out this function.
I just bought two HomePods mini and already have the old HomePod but I have many Sonos One and a bean I would appreciate a video like this one but integrating the Sonos, if Siri can do that. Thanks for this great video.
Another great video, Shane! Maybe I missed this in one of your previous videos: ‘Lower Bass’ is now available in HomePod settings: Long-press on a HomePod tile to access this button. Now I can play music and actually hear the lyrics without blasting my neighbors’ (don’t wanna be that guy) or my own eardrums. Before the recent iOS/iPadOS 15 updates, my five HomePod mini’s were useless bass thumper pods that I was never able to use effectively… all bass 🔊 no lyrics 🔇
@ShaneWhatley awesome tutorial of Multi Room audio and Siri commands. One of your best vids yet Sir! Added tip for Y’all: Watching football on stereo “OG HomePods” on the big screen and then tell Siri,….”Hey Siri play this also in the balcony”, to check on those BBQ Ribs! 🍖 Just saying and,……..go Buccaneers from “Champa-Bay” Y’all LOL 😎🌴🍻
I have 2 HomePod minis playing from my latest edition of Apple TV. I just bought 2 HomePods on sale and would like to listen to my tv through all 4 speakers. How do I do this?
Well done video. Exactly what I was looking for. Covered all questions I had. I’m nearly sold, but I wish it would support Spotify. Question: for someone who refused to change to Apple Music, Do you think the music experience and/or connectivity lessens when using anything other than Apple Music?
Can you control two HomePods from two different iPhones or apple accounts or does it have to be the same for both. Having trouble controlling both from separate iPhones.
New sub bro I love all your videos always very helpful and very well made I’m starting my HomeKit smart home and I always enjoy your videos that I’ve seen and liked the video man keep them coming man 🔥
I recently switched from Echo to Home Pod - love the integration as we are all Apple devices however I REALLY miss the "drop in" feature where we could effectively call another homepod and have a back/forth conversation. I coudl call my daughters room and say good morning, ask her how she's feeling and if she's ready for breakfast, etc. Intercom is working but sometimes I have a question that needs an answer and I don't want to walk upstairs. I can't believe we can't "call another homepod". Drop-in seems a bit anti-privacy, sure, but at least call one where they can answer the call??
Great video as always. I use this daily and the only thing i think it could be better is my intercom volume is way too low. Is that something you noticed or find how to change?
Hi Shane- how can you control speakers in different rooms without Siri? Is the only way to switch between rooms via the airplay section in the control center? Looking for a way to switch speakers manually in the HomeKit interface. Thank you!
Hi Shane. His there a away to tell Siri to play Apple TV sound in other room temporarily? Example: watching the news in living room and ask Siri to play also in the kitchen when walking to check the dinner?
You might try holding down the Siri button on your Apple TV remote and say “also play in the kitchen.” Then when you’re done in the kitchen, do the same but say “stop playing in the Kitchen.”
This does work when using HomePods as your tv speakers. You can just say “hey Siri, play this in the kitchen” and it will do so, while continuing to play in the living room.
Is there a way to get an intercom shortcut on Apple Watch? It would great not having to go to home app. And setting the intercom to a watch complication would be amazing. Thanks for the tip for using intercom when someone’s not answering their cell phone. My wife doesn’t answer her phone quite often and I can use this while I’m out, either from my CarPlay, phone and watch. How cool!! Awesome video Shane! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Scott! If you want intercom from the Apple Watch easily, I'd suggest setting up a complication with the Home app. Since the redesigned Home App on WatchOS 8, the intercom button is now at the very top as soon as you open the Home app on the watch.
Great video as always. Quick question, how do you have her saying you’re name when she responds. All she does now is make a “tone” I know this video is a year old so that might be why
Thanks for watching! Sometimes Siri will respond using a name, typically when making personal requests I believe. I didn't do anything special to make that happen.
Is there a way to shut Siri up from responding? This seems to work or not work randomly on different HomePod mini’s - can’t seem to pin it down. I think my settings are correct… and I do know how to tell Siri to lower her voice - just not low enough for me. 🔊
Preach! I don’t need to be told that lights are on. I can understand having a verbal response if the command fails, but not every time she successfully runs a shortcut or home lighting change. Also - give us “whisper mode”, a la Amazon Echo, or at very least manual, granular control of Siri volume setting.
Yo. Great video, helped me out a lot. I do have a question. The HomePods are not recognizing my wife’s voice; she has been invited and Siri set up on her phone. Also, can she play or airplay her Amazon music on these?
You can connect multiple HomePods via AirPlay, but this will not be true surround sound as you would want for a home theater. And you cannot connect more than 2 HomePods as "default audio" to an Apple TV.
Thanks! I don’t think iHeart radio has added support for this yet (hopefully they will). The 3rd party app needs to add support and there should be an option in that app when the do. For example, in the Pandora app, there is an option in the settings to “connect with HomePod.” Once this is done, you can change the default service in the Home app to Pandora.
Useful video showing some cool features. I have a question about Apple TV though. Can I use HomePod to play music/intercom to my Apple TV? Right now the Apple TV is hooked up to the good sound system in the living room, so if I want whole house or multi room audio, I'd want to include that in it. Thanks in advance.
@@rickyflip22 Sorry not sure if I messed that up or it was some weird YT studio glitch. To your question, no I don't think Apple TV can receive intercom messages. Yes, you can tell a HomePod to play music on an Apple TV.
Can moving the audio of Apple TV to another Homepod as I walk around also be done? I can't get it to work. I can do it manually via the tv remote, but that would get to be a pain. I'd like to be able to do it with Siri.
If it's around the house, I'll often use a HomePod with the battery base, as seen in this video: ruclips.net/video/1OWEPx8sP5o/видео.html For other stuff probably just a bluetooth speaker or something like a Sonos roam
Question. I am new with Apple products. I am switching from a Roku streamer to an Apple TV 4K. Since I have a dedicated home theater I want to use Apple HomePods for my rear surround. Is that possible? Like I said I am newbie with any Apple products.
Unfortunately the best we can do with HomePods is combine them as a stereo pair, and use them for default audio through the Apple TV. You cannot use them as rear speakers or in any other true surround sound configuration.
here is a question can homepod mini connect to another homepod mini with a different apple id - For example in Chicago i have devices in the home of my daughter at UMich dorm, can i an intercom or page to connect with her homepod mini is there an allowed shared account? she is under my family plan with all Apple One. - thoughts
My router has two different frequencies. One is stronger then the other. How can I keep the HomePods on one frequency. They seem to fall in and out of the two frequencies. I am thinking a signal booster. Thoughts?
So just for clarity I can play the same music on 2 speakers up stairs and two down stairs as long as I use airplay? I’m looking to play music over my entire house at the same time
What about multi-source? For example, I am playing something downstairs and someone wants to play their music on a different zone? Doable or no? Sorry if you covered it and I missed it.
Hello Shane, very nice video! Is there any way to about the same things not using Siri but by using HomeApp? EG play the same music as in the living room also in the Bathroom but only if the lights there are on? So dynamical link and unlink these rooms by automations?
I am having some lag when I play music on my Apple TV (connected to stereo receiver) at the same time as my HomePod network. All the homepods and HomePod minis are in sync; but the Apple TV is slightly behind. Any suggestions?
You can use HomePods as default audio from a Mac or you can airplay to multiple speakers in your house. Just check the sound settings in your computer.
I have two OG HomePods as my Apple TV speakers…..I then combine those two to a third OG HomePod that sits behind the couch…..3 speakers for the TV! But am I losing anything by doing that? Losing Dolby or surround sound features?
Just put two HomePods in the same HomeKit “room” and you’ll be prompted to use them as a stereo pair. Can’t group more than 2 unless you are using airplay.
@@ShaneCreates Thanks for all the info. I definitely decided to go with Homekit over all the others thanks to your videos. I just bought 3 mini home pods because Costco had them on sale ($79) and think I will get a few more. So far, I'll have one in the kitchen, one in the family room and one in the master bedroom. Will get one for the basement and one or two to use in the kid's room.
Hi Shane! Great job. Love your videos. I was wondering, is there a way to have a silence/focus mode for a homepod? For instance, if my husband is busy with a zoom meeting, can he silence the homepod so that I can't play music or send an intercom to him while he is busy? Have a great week, looking forward to your next video.
Thanks Marike! Not sure if it's possible directly, but you might be able to get creative. You can probably setup a personal automation in the Shortcuts app triggered by a focus mode. Then choose your HomePod as a Home Accessory to control and select 'change volume only'. Then turn the volume all the way down to 0. Not sure how that will do with intercom, etc. but might be worth a shot.
Great video again, as is expected of course. 😉 I’m still waiting for full HomePod support for my country/language (Belgium). I want them! Are you using only HomePods in your house? For tv and for music? Or do you use separate systems?
I hate the way the HomePod mini start playing the last song when I hit the top by mistake… Is there an easy way to make the HomePod to reset to noting to play after use…?
Great vid as always Shane. Is there a way to automate lights and audio based on an AppleWatch as I move around the house without having to ask Siri? I’m currently on crutches so my automation needs have changed. 😅
No, not using Apple Watch. You’d have to use motion or door sensors right now. Ultimately, that’s something I hope to see one day…in the smart home of the future. The HomePods and the Apple Watches, among other apple devices, containing the U1 chip could lead one to suspect that, just MAYBE, we could get there one day.
Thanks for the vid. One question. While music is streaming, In what ways can the streaming music be interrupted? For example will an incoming phone call or a notifications from an app on the iphone interrupt the music that is beings streamed? Does anyone know?
great video! Question, and I apologize if I missed this in a different video, but is there a way to limit or prevent the kiddos from controlling certain things through the HomePod? For example, I would love to set a HomePod up in their rooms to control their own items (which I saw you covered) but for the living room HomePod, I don't want them to be able to change the thermostat or control lights in the master bedroom but able to turn off the living room lights.
Hey Shane let me videos have a question about HomePod mini when you set up other people why is it when my wife speaks to the HomePod mini it always says who is speaking how do we fix that
Sometimes I get that too. That just happens when the homepod is unsure who is speaking. When you have Personal Request and “recognize my voice” turned on, this happens sometimes as Siri tries to recognize the voice in order to execute personal request. I would just say, make sure she has Siri enabled on her phone and turn on “recognize my voice” in the home app settings. Also, on each homepod you can select a “primary user” that the HomePod will default to when it receives a request that it doesn’t recognize a voice for.
I have a question I was hoping you can help me with that I’m not able to find anywhere else. I’m using all HomeKit automation so far and I have HomePods in every room but when I go to automate different scenes anytime there are multiple homepods in the scene i’m only able to select an all or nothing feature when it comes to the speakers. Sometimes I want to turn off all of the speakers except for two in my bedroom and perhaps even take it a step further and have them switch audio to a different playlist. Is there anyway to achieve this?
I don’t think there is a way to turn off some and turn on others. Have you looked at creating a personal automation or shortcut? That might be the only way to go for something like this.
hello Shane, I follow your videos and I use homekit too. Do you know a way to adjust the volume of your homepods (increase or decrease) with a shortcut (for example a switch)? Thank you very much for your help.
Hey Benjamin. Yes, if you are setting up a shortcut, and go to "control xx Home" you can choose your HomePod from the list of accessories. Then under "media" you can choose "adjust volume only" and set a custom volume.
@@ShaneCreates Hello, thank you for your quick answer. but with this system I have to choose a custom volume. what i would like is for shortcut to look at the volume of the homepod and decrease or increase it. I know there are variables but I don't quite understand how to use them. thanks for your help.
I agree, I have 4 HomePod mini in a open large area, they are set in pairs, would love that; when I would manually click on volume +/- … the others 2 HomePod would also sets themselves to the same volume…can’t figure out how to set this in a shortcut. Would appreciate a tip..tks great job on keeping us updated each weeks..
What's your favorite thing about using HomePods or AirPlay speakers?
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I’ve synced my HomePod Mini that’s in my kitchen with my AppleTV, so I can go get a drink from the fridge and not miss any dialogue (I can’t hit pause while watching with others remotely). That way I can keep hearing the show while I do what I need to do.
I love using the intercom all across the house. It’s a little complicated to tell Siri, in Spanish, the right command to use intercom (and other things like taking your music to another room) but it’s pretty awesome.
Thanks for the video.
@@Razorgirl ah yes it’s nice using the HomePods to control the tv.
AirPlay is finally starting to come around since iOS / iPadOS 15 updates. I’ve had countless problems with HomePod mini’s (x5) up until now.
I just purchased 5 more minis and had no idea about the zones. THANKS! Great info. I love how everything works together so fluently. Side note- your good looks do make hearing the terrific advice you give a bit distracting tbh. But anyways, thank you for the great smart home content. Keep it coming, man! From a FAN
My wife and I were upstairs and all of a sudden we heard an announcement come across the HomePod from my 4 year old downstairs saying “Hey Dad!”. Neither one of us specially taught him how to do it, and he just picked it up on his own. Thought that was pretty cool.
That’s awesome!
When it’s naturally flowing, you don’t have to teach how to use it. Steve Jobs would be proud! Great kid!
Didnt know zones existed, thanks for the walkthrough on how to set it up!
Awesome, glad it helped. Thanks for watching!
I love your videos. They are so thorough and cover a topic in-depth. I was learn something new from them. I even sent this link for this video to my wife so she can see all of the cool things we can do with the HomePod Minis. I have to start using the Intercom feature more often.
That’s great, thanks Frederick! 🙏
Thank you. I had no idea about zones. I have 8 HomePods and now I can use them better.
Glad the video helped! Yea I use zones all the time, especially for intercom. Thanks for watching.
YOU ARE THE MAN!!! I really appreciate your videos. I had no idea that anyone else was into apple as much as I am. Now that you have shown me that I can play my music on separate HomePods in different rooms. My question for you is… Do I need to reset my HomePods to set them up to individual rooms?
I love intercom on Apple Watch - it's a real game changer for those of us who don't have whole-house coverage with HomePod/HomePod Minis! Really enjoyed this video Shane, great job!
Thanks for watching! Appreciate the kind words.
What a well done explanation of multi-room audio in HomeKIT! It's surprisng how cool it is to have audio follow you around the house. I don't find myself using Intercom that often though.
Thanks Dustin! 🙏 Wait till that little one gets older… intercom might come in handy 😉
This is excellently laid out, clearly worded and brightly displayed. I appreciate your hard work and love how you review technology in perspective of how it works in the house as it is much more objective than the product on its own, thank you!
Thank you for the kind words! 🙏
One of the most comprehensive HomeKit videos I’ve seen so far in all my browsing. We seriously need more people to see your uploads bro! But then again, it’s up to Apple to step up their Home products capabilities. It’s frustrating because the potential is huge but the progress is slow. More people need to know about this, but people aren’t going to look for it unless Apple creates more HomeKit products and services. Chicken or the egg? 🐓 vs 🥚! Anyways, I’m a subscriber, so keep giving us good content bro. 👍🏾
Thanks for the sub! Appreciate the support!
Great video! I just got my HomePods and HomePods Mini 2 of each. Having problems trying to play all together in the home, I was looking at your video I couldn’t find were in the home app you create zones. I’m still a little lost trying to figure out this function.
Your thoughts on what’s best Wi-Fi hardware for Apple HomeKit.
I love how you cut out the "hey Siri" so it doesn't active my Siri. That made me subscribe lol
I just bought two HomePods mini and already have the old HomePod but I have many Sonos One and a bean I would appreciate a video like this one but integrating the Sonos, if Siri can do that. Thanks for this great video.
Another great video, Shane! Maybe I missed this in one of your previous videos: ‘Lower Bass’ is now available in HomePod settings: Long-press on a HomePod tile to access this button. Now I can play music and actually hear the lyrics without blasting my neighbors’ (don’t wanna be that guy) or my own eardrums. Before the recent iOS/iPadOS 15 updates, my five HomePod mini’s were useless bass thumper pods that I was never able to use effectively… all bass 🔊 no lyrics 🔇
I need all ur HomePod accessory list. They look awesome.
love the intro of this video, esp with an appearance from the missus! great video shane!
Thank you! 🙏🏻
WCOS was my favorite station as a kid
Love your videos man. I’ve been watching them for over a year now and learnt a lot. Thanks!!!
T-shirt looks stunning
Your video was extremely helpful. Thank you!
Good Chanel just subbed how many kiwis is the system using i planing to set it up off grid cheers
I wish Apple would hurry up and allow four HomePod Minis to be set up with surround sound.
@ShaneWhatley awesome tutorial of Multi Room audio and Siri commands. One of your best vids yet Sir! Added tip for Y’all: Watching football on stereo “OG HomePods” on the big screen and then tell Siri,….”Hey Siri play this also in the balcony”, to check on those BBQ Ribs! 🍖 Just saying and,……..go Buccaneers from “Champa-Bay” Y’all LOL 😎🌴🍻
Thanks Scott!! Great tip!
What about a drop in feature vs intercom
Thanks Shane 😊
If I connect a Bluetooth sound at to my Apple TV will it be included as a speaker to play through just when I want to play music with the tv off?
I have 2 HomePod minis playing from my latest edition of Apple TV. I just bought 2 HomePods on sale and would like to listen to my tv through all 4 speakers. How do I do this?
Well done video. Exactly what I was looking for. Covered all questions I had.
I’m nearly sold, but I wish it would support Spotify. Question: for someone who refused to change to Apple Music, Do you think the music experience and/or connectivity lessens when using anything other than Apple Music?
If we had an AirPlay setup on our TV, playing a football game, can we sync our HomePods to that too?
Can you control two HomePods from two different iPhones or apple accounts or does it have to be the same for both. Having trouble controlling both from separate iPhones.
Feels like its getting Sci-Fi level. Nice!
Can I play music from my MacBook Pro onto the HomePod speakers? Thanks!
I feel strongly that Shane should do his next video shirtless 😍 haha
Thank you, your explain everything so easily! Love your videos!
Thank you!
New sub bro I love all your videos always very helpful and very well made I’m starting my HomeKit smart home and I always enjoy your videos that I’ve seen and liked the video man keep them coming man 🔥
Thanks for the support!! 😃
Thanks for the video!
Great video! Thanks.
I recently switched from Echo to Home Pod - love the integration as we are all Apple devices however I REALLY miss the "drop in" feature where we could effectively call another homepod and have a back/forth conversation. I coudl call my daughters room and say good morning, ask her how she's feeling and if she's ready for breakfast, etc. Intercom is working but sometimes I have a question that needs an answer and I don't want to walk upstairs. I can't believe we can't "call another homepod". Drop-in seems a bit anti-privacy, sure, but at least call one where they can answer the call??
and yes, I see there is a option to reply but that is clunky.
Where’s the shirt from? You make it?
Can I AirPlay or Bluetooth to multiple speakers at the same time?
Could you please review the Orvibo products ? Specially the mixpad
Great video as always. I use this daily and the only thing i think it could be better is my intercom volume is way too low. Is that something you noticed or find how to change?
Hi Shane- how can you control speakers in different rooms without Siri? Is the only way to switch between rooms via the airplay section in the control center? Looking for a way to switch speakers manually in the HomeKit interface. Thank you!
Hi Shane. His there a away to tell Siri to play Apple TV sound in other room temporarily? Example: watching the news in living room and ask Siri to play also in the kitchen when walking to check the dinner?
You might try holding down the Siri button on your Apple TV remote and say “also play in the kitchen.” Then when you’re done in the kitchen, do the same but say “stop playing in the Kitchen.”
Gregg this works!
And with voice command directly to the homepod?
This does work when using HomePods as your tv speakers. You can just say “hey Siri, play this in the kitchen” and it will do so, while continuing to play in the living room.
Is there a way to get an intercom shortcut on Apple Watch? It would great not having to go to home app. And setting the intercom to a watch complication would be amazing. Thanks for the tip for using intercom when someone’s not answering their cell phone. My wife doesn’t answer her phone quite often and I can use this while I’m out, either from my CarPlay, phone and watch. How cool!! Awesome video Shane! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Scott! If you want intercom from the Apple Watch easily, I'd suggest setting up a complication with the Home app. Since the redesigned Home App on WatchOS 8, the intercom button is now at the very top as soon as you open the Home app on the watch.
Will my HomePod play music in a different room if I moved it from room to room? I only have 1
Me: Hey Siri, play in kitchen.
Siri: hmm….I’m still working on this….hmmm….I encountered a problem, please try this again later.
Great video as always. Quick question, how do you have her saying you’re name when she responds. All she does now is make a “tone” I know this video is a year old so that might be why
Thanks for watching! Sometimes Siri will respond using a name, typically when making personal requests I believe. I didn't do anything special to make that happen.
Amy advice about micro delays in audio playback?
Is there a way to shut Siri up from responding? This seems to work or not work randomly on different HomePod mini’s - can’t seem to pin it down. I think my settings are correct… and I do know how to tell Siri to lower her voice - just not low enough for me. 🔊
Preach! I don’t need to be told that lights are on. I can understand having a verbal response if the command fails, but not every time she successfully runs a shortcut or home lighting change.
Also - give us “whisper mode”, a la Amazon Echo, or at very least manual, granular control of Siri volume setting.
Great video. Nothing new but very in-depth. Was hoping for a review on Siri on Ecobee
hey shane, can you play different songs in different zones at the same time?
Yes
Yo. Great video, helped me out a lot. I do have a question. The HomePods are not recognizing my wife’s voice; she has been invited and Siri set up on her phone.
Also, can she play or airplay her Amazon music on these?
How can I control Pandora on a MacBook to play on my Homepod's and not have to rely on HomeKit? Possible?
Can you play AirPlay audio from your iPhone or Nearby tap to HomePod with your iPhone, but in multi-room output?
You think is possible to connect 4 home pods and use them on apple tv as a home theater? If so how to connect them all 4?
You can connect multiple HomePods via AirPlay, but this will not be true surround sound as you would want for a home theater. And you cannot connect more than 2 HomePods as "default audio" to an Apple TV.
Great video Shane! Sadly I can’t find where to add the other streaming options so the HomePods can play iHeart vs Apple Music.
Thanks! I don’t think iHeart radio has added support for this yet (hopefully they will). The 3rd party app needs to add support and there should be an option in that app when the do. For example, in the Pandora app, there is an option in the settings to “connect with HomePod.” Once this is done, you can change the default service in the Home app to Pandora.
Useful video showing some cool features. I have a question about Apple TV though. Can I use HomePod to play music/intercom to my Apple TV? Right now the Apple TV is hooked up to the good sound system in the living room, so if I want whole house or multi room audio, I'd want to include that in it.
Thanks in advance.
Not too bad honestly. I've heard from many who have though.
@@ShaneCreates not sure that was a reply to my question?
@@rickyflip22 Sorry not sure if I messed that up or it was some weird YT studio glitch.
To your question, no I don't think Apple TV can receive intercom messages.
Yes, you can tell a HomePod to play music on an Apple TV.
@@ShaneCreates no worries - thanks a lot for responding again!
Can moving the audio of Apple TV to another Homepod as I walk around also be done? I can't get it to work. I can do it manually via the tv remote, but that would get to be a pain. I'd like to be able to do it with Siri.
Can u hook up 2 HomePods and 2 HomePods mini all together to your Apple TV for a surround sound experience?
No unfortunately that is not possible. You can airplay to them all but not true surround sound.
Hey question what sneakers did you use for outside ? Or did you take home pods out there ?
If it's around the house, I'll often use a HomePod with the battery base, as seen in this video: ruclips.net/video/1OWEPx8sP5o/видео.html
For other stuff probably just a bluetooth speaker or something like a Sonos roam
Question. I am new with Apple products. I am switching from a Roku streamer to an Apple TV 4K. Since I have a dedicated home theater I want to use Apple HomePods for my rear surround. Is that possible? Like I said I am newbie with any Apple products.
Unfortunately the best we can do with HomePods is combine them as a stereo pair, and use them for default audio through the Apple TV. You cannot use them as rear speakers or in any other true surround sound configuration.
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How do you set up my Mac to play all my minis at the same time?
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Shane I gotta ask…is that a button on the bill of rights our hat?
Great info
here is a question can homepod mini connect to another homepod mini with a different apple id - For example in Chicago i have devices in the home of my daughter at UMich dorm, can i an intercom or page to connect with her homepod mini is there an allowed shared account? she is under my family plan with all Apple One. - thoughts
No, the homepods need to be on the same network to utilize this feature.
My router has two different frequencies. One is stronger then the other. How can I keep the HomePods on one frequency. They seem to fall in and out of the two frequencies. I am thinking a signal booster. Thoughts?
So just for clarity I can play the same music on 2 speakers up stairs and two down stairs as long as I use airplay? I’m looking to play music over my entire house at the same time
Yes
Is it possible to have 2 pairs stereo conected homepod minis in same room?
Belkin Soundform connect Audio Adapter with Airplay 2 - to connect a subwoofer to 2 HomePods mini pair - for cinema sound - is it possible?
You could probably connect them all via airplay but I doubt it would be as good as true surround sound.
What about multi-source? For example, I am playing something downstairs and someone wants to play their music on a different zone? Doable or no? Sorry if you covered it and I missed it.
Sure that's possible. You can play different stuff on all the HomePods separately if you want.
I have multiple Sonos speakers. Will these Home Pod Minis sync with the Sonos so music can play on all of them at the same time?
If they use airplay 2, then yes. 👍
@@Nana_S_T ok, i'll have to figure that out. thank you very much.
Hello Shane, very nice video! Is there any way to about the same things not using Siri but by using HomeApp? EG play the same music as in the living room also in the Bathroom but only if the lights there are on? So dynamical link and unlink these rooms by automations?
Thank you for being considerate and muting “Siri!”
I try. Thanks for watching!
What are those stands you have your HomePod on/in
I am having some lag when I play music on my Apple TV (connected to stereo receiver) at the same time as my HomePod network. All the homepods and HomePod minis are in sync; but the Apple TV is slightly behind. Any suggestions?
Hey Shane, what is the optimal placement for HomePod mini using them as stereo pair with Apple TV4k? Love the channel.
Thanks Gabriel! I'm not 100% sure, but I'd assume spaced out a little below or on either side of the tv... sort of like a sounder.
hi, what if I wanna listne in one zone but from computer - youtube, audiobooks, etc .. how to do it? thx
You can use HomePods as default audio from a Mac or you can airplay to multiple speakers in your house. Just check the sound settings in your computer.
Any chance we get a review on the Level Lock bolt?
I’ve been waiting for some locks to support Home Key. Then I’ll probably do another video on that.
I have two OG HomePods as my Apple TV speakers…..I then combine those two to a third OG HomePod that sits behind the couch…..3 speakers for the TV!
But am I losing anything by doing that? Losing Dolby or surround sound features?
Yea, you won't get true surround sound and won't get Dolby Atmos with that setup, unfortunately.
Hey Shane, can you use 2 paired homepods and 2 mini's to make a true home theater?
No, unfortunately that is not possible. Hopefully one day we'll see something like that. Maybe with the release of an updated big HomePod?
I wish I could find a video that simply tells me how to just set up multiple speakers together !
Just put two HomePods in the same HomeKit “room” and you’ll be prompted to use them as a stereo pair. Can’t group more than 2 unless you are using airplay.
@@ShaneCreates it worked! Thanks I appreciate the response
Can your kids listen to music on their mini upstairs, and you listen to a different music downstairs on another mini?
Yes!
@@ShaneCreates Thanks for all the info. I definitely decided to go with Homekit over all the others thanks to your videos. I just bought 3 mini home pods because Costco had them on sale ($79) and think I will get a few more. So far, I'll have one in the kitchen, one in the family room and one in the master bedroom. Will get one for the basement and one or two to use in the kid's room.
Hi Shane!
Great job. Love your videos.
I was wondering, is there a way to have a silence/focus mode for a homepod?
For instance, if my husband is busy with a zoom meeting, can he silence the homepod so that I can't play music or send an intercom to him while he is busy?
Have a great week, looking forward to your next video.
Thanks Marike! Not sure if it's possible directly, but you might be able to get creative. You can probably setup a personal automation in the Shortcuts app triggered by a focus mode. Then choose your HomePod as a Home Accessory to control and select 'change volume only'. Then turn the volume all the way down to 0. Not sure how that will do with intercom, etc. but might be worth a shot.
Great video again, as is expected of course. 😉
I’m still waiting for full HomePod support for my country/language (Belgium). I want them!
Are you using only HomePods in your house? For tv and for music? Or do you use separate systems?
Thanks Tom! I’m mostly only using HomePods, but I still have a 5.1 surround sound system in my main living room that I use for tv.
I hate the way the HomePod mini start playing the last song when I hit the top by mistake…
Is there an easy way to make the HomePod to reset to noting to play after use…?
You can try adjusting the Hold Duration in the HomePod's Accessibility Settings. Maybe that will help. I haven't tried using this.
Great vid as always Shane.
Is there a way to automate lights and audio based on an AppleWatch as I move around the house without having to ask Siri?
I’m currently on crutches so my automation needs have changed. 😅
No, not using Apple Watch. You’d have to use motion or door sensors right now. Ultimately, that’s something I hope to see one day…in the smart home of the future. The HomePods and the Apple Watches, among other apple devices, containing the U1 chip could lead one to suspect that, just MAYBE, we could get there one day.
Is there a limit of how many Homepods/Homepod Minis that you can have in a home? Paired together and/or paired together?
Good question. Only two can be "paired" together, as in a stereo pair. But as far as multi-room using AirPlay 2, I haven't heard of a limit.
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Thanks for the vid. One question. While music is streaming, In what ways can the streaming music be interrupted? For example will an incoming phone call or a notifications from an app on the iphone interrupt the music that is beings streamed? Does anyone know?
No, iPhone notifications or phone calls will not interrupt music playing on the HomePods.
@@ShaneCreates Thanks so much for the reply. P
I was wondering if you can pair homepod mini with sonos on your tv !!!
Maybe through Airplay, but you cannot set them all up together for surround sound.
Thanks for the reply shane
Maybe you could try connecting different brands on apple tv and let us know if it works 👍
When making phone calls with my HomePod Mini, I get no audio. Can you assist with this issue?
Hi Shane
Can different people play different songs / playlists on different speakers or can you only have one song playing
Yes, you can definitely play different things on different speakers.
great video! Question, and I apologize if I missed this in a different video, but is there a way to limit or prevent the kiddos from controlling certain things through the HomePod?
For example, I would love to set a HomePod up in their rooms to control their own items (which I saw you covered) but for the living room HomePod, I don't want them to be able to change the thermostat or control lights in the master bedroom but able to turn off the living room lights.
Hey Jessica. Unfortunately there still isn't a way to limit what accessories certain users have access to.
@@ShaneCreates thats unfortunate =\ hopefully soon. thanks for the reply!
Hey Shane let me videos have a question about HomePod mini when you set up other people why is it when my wife speaks to the HomePod mini it always says who is speaking how do we fix that
Sometimes I get that too. That just happens when the homepod is unsure who is speaking. When you have Personal Request and “recognize my voice” turned on, this happens sometimes as Siri tries to recognize the voice in order to execute personal request. I would just say, make sure she has Siri enabled on her phone and turn on “recognize my voice” in the home app settings.
Also, on each homepod you can select a “primary user” that the HomePod will default to when it receives a request that it doesn’t recognize a voice for.
I have a bunch of these and they constantly cut out and get frozen on playing and then I have to unplug the thing. They're terrible.
I have a question I was hoping you can help me with that I’m not able to find anywhere else. I’m using all HomeKit automation so far and I have HomePods in every room but when I go to automate different scenes anytime there are multiple homepods in the scene i’m only able to select an all or nothing feature when it comes to the speakers. Sometimes I want to turn off all of the speakers except for two in my bedroom and perhaps even take it a step further and have them switch audio to a different playlist. Is there anyway to achieve this?
I don’t think there is a way to turn off some and turn on others. Have you looked at creating a personal automation or shortcut? That might be the only way to go for something like this.
hello Shane,
I follow your videos and I use homekit too. Do you know a way to adjust the volume of your homepods (increase or decrease) with a shortcut (for example a switch)?
Thank you very much for your help.
Hey Benjamin. Yes, if you are setting up a shortcut, and go to "control xx Home" you can choose your HomePod from the list of accessories. Then under "media" you can choose "adjust volume only" and set a custom volume.
@@ShaneCreates Hello, thank you for your quick answer. but with this system I have to choose a custom volume. what i would like is for shortcut to look at the volume of the homepod and decrease or increase it.
I know there are variables but I don't quite understand how to use them.
thanks for your help.
I agree, I have 4 HomePod mini in a open large area, they are set in pairs, would love that; when I would manually click on volume +/- … the others 2 HomePod would also sets themselves to the same volume…can’t figure out how to set this in a shortcut. Would appreciate a tip..tks great job on keeping us updated each weeks..
How do I default Hey Siri to my iphone (our iphones) and not the homepod mini?
You can turn off “listen for hey Siri” in the HomePod’s settings.
@@ShaneCreates I looked for it's settings before and after I asked. Where can I find the settings to do this?