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homepod

  1. nelson1457

    Streaming from Mac to ATV w/ HomePod

    I stream movies from my MacBookPro to my Apple TV. After I set up my HomePod today, I couldn't get sound on the HomePod. After speaking with Apple customer support, I found out the way to do it - not exactly easy. Bring up movie on Mac Airplay (using airplay icon) to ATV Using Sound icon on...
  2. jlseattle

    HomePod Dust, Cleaning and the HomePod

    Hi, I'm trying to figure out what HomePod to buy. I'm moving from Sonos to HomePod and really excited. The concern I currently have is the ease of cleaning the HomePod if I have the white one. If you have the black one you use canned air and some light water and wiping to clean off dust. But...
  3. S

    Where to put my new HomePod

    I have a fairly basic question that I have so far seen no literature on... I ordered my HomePod, now, where in my home should I put it? Are there any audiophiles out there who might have a good sense? We have all seen Apple's demo room but realistically very few people have that exact setup...
  4. Norwegian_Imposter

    HomePod plug connector

    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
  5. JCoe13

    HomePod Tracking Number

    I am able to see 2 deliveries for 2/9/2018 in UPS MyChoice. I can only imagine them being the 2 HomePods that I ordered. My phone number is in the reference number section for others trying to find their tracking numbers! Anyone else seeing this?
  6. Kvothet

    HomePod - Calls

    I know that HomePod will be able to answer phone calls but it will be able to handle calls himself? I'm out of home and I would like to call home, in this case make a call to the HomePod and someone in home could answer it. Using Facetime calls.
  7. N

    Can I send a song to HomePod while browsing iTunes on my Mac

    As the title suggests I want to know if it's possible to play something on HomePod while browsing iTunes (send to HomePod) on my Mac. I have a 2017 iMac and a 2010 unibody Macbook. Thanks
  8. ThankYouRob

    HomePod - First Song(s) You'll Play?

    I saw a similar thread on Reddit, thought it'd be interesting to see what others here give for suggestions/feedback. What are the first songs that you will play on your HomePod? I was thinking of testing the range with a variety: Portugal. The Man "Purple Yellow Red and Blue" (good range of...
  9. JCoe13

    HomePod Shipping Dates Have Not Slipped

    Anyone else surprised that the shipping date for the HomePod still hasn't slipped? They said they had a pretty tight constrain on supply too...
  10. D

    Toronto: are you driving to Buffalo for the HomePod?

    Folks from Toronto: are you going to drive to Buffalo to get the HomePod?
  11. T

    Recommendation for HomeKit compatible sound bar

    I am on the hunt for an all-in-one Bluetooth and HomeKit compatible speaker or soundbar. As it looks right now, the Homepod will not have aux or audio input (though if they added just an aux in line I would be estatic), so I am not convinced that I will be able to play my TV sound over it, but I...
  12. S

    HomePod Release Date

    According to a UK newspaper, HomePod is to be released in the next 4 to 6 weeks: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5248005/Apples-349-HomePod-speaker-sale-4-6-weeks.html
  13. nelson1457

    HomePod HomePod & AppleTV?

    Okay, this may be a dumb question. If it is, please forgive me. I'm hard of hearing, wear hearing aids. On my television and sound system, the only way to be sure I catch the audio is to use close captioning. This weekend I was at a friends house and he had a very expensive sound system, I was...
  14. zachlegomaniac

    Home Need help picking out speakers for home

    Hello all, I'm a music lover without any real home audio, and need some suggestions. Currently I am using a Bose portable speaker with a 20 pin iPod connector hooked up to my television so that I can dictate to Siri and listen to movie audio, etc., through anything but the television speakers...
  15. jagooch

    Homepod or iPad/iPhone as virtual home assistant?

    I listened to this week's episode of Mac Power Users podcast , and they voiced serious doubts that the HomePod will have fully functional Siri integration. They cited that the Homepod was being marketed more as a Sonos replacement than an Alexa or Google Home replacement. I ditched my Amazon...
  16. Syke23z

    Did Apple Forget About HomePod?

    During the keynote Apple did not reintroduce or provided updates on HomePod. It is coming this December. However, do you think there will be another Apple Special Event or it will released--somewhat silently--like the AirPods.
  17. danmancs

    ATV to HomePod via AirPlay

    Considering to get a HomePod when they come out, but will it be able to play the sound from an AppleTV via Airplay?
  18. 9

    Getting peoples' hopes up: Wireless Distance Charging via HomePod.

    Apple has elected not to include inductive wireless charging for multiple years after it has been available, including well after it has advanced in speed and efficiency, and after they've used it in the Apple Watch. Phil Schiller previously, essentially called it something of questionable...
  19. V

    Is Apple Music offline-content possible without iCloud Music Library enabled?

    Hi everyone! I was wondering if someone with the first Beta of iOS 11 installed could check on this. Ever since Apple Music started, I really wanted to use the service, but that you have to have iCloud Music Library enabled if you want to download music from Apple Music (or use playlists)...