Got a New HomePod? Here’s Everything You Need to Know
Have you picked up a new HomePod? Perhaps it’s your first. Then it might surprise you that Apple doesn’t include an extensive manual in the box. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of how-to articles to help you make the most of your new smart speaker.
Below, you’ll find help on how to set up your new HomePod and master the basic controls, as well as how to get the best out of the many audio functions. We’ve also covered some of the more advanced features that Apple’s latest speaker is capable of. Click the links to learn more, and be sure to bookmark this post.
Get to Know the Basics
How to Set Up Your New HomePod
How to Use the HomePod’s Physical Controls
How to Access Your HomePod’s Settings
How to Create and Manage Calendar Events on HomePod
How To Make Notes and Reminders With Siri on HomePod
How to Set and Manage HomePod Timers
How to Create Alarms on Your HomePod
How to Disable Personal Requests on HomePod
How to Turn Off Location Services on HomePod
Controlling Audio Functions
How to Change Audio Volume on HomePod
How to Keep HomePod Volume Level Consistent for Music and Podcasts
How to Disable Playback of Explicit Content on HomePod
How to Use Your HomePod as a Speakerphone
How to Play Ambient Sounds on HomePod
How To Play and Control Podcasts on HomePod With Siri
How to Ask Siri on HomePod to Play Apple Music Playlists, Genres, Moods, and More
How to Use Your HomePod as a Speaker for Your Apple TV
How to Create a HomePod Stereo Pair
How to Stream Audio From Your TV’s Inputs to HomePod via Apple TV (eARC)
How to Enable Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio and Apple Lossless on HomePod
How to Prevent Others’ HomePod Requests From Skewing Your Apple Music Recommendations
How to Use Two HomePods With a Mac for Stereo Audio Output
How to Set Up Home Theater Audio with HomePod and Apple TV 4K
Using Other HomePod Features
How to Set Up HomePod Multi-User Voice Recognition
How to Assign Primary Users to Individual HomePods in the Same Household
How to Find Family, Friends, and Items With Your HomePod
How to Use Ambient Sounds in HomePod Automations
How to Use Ambient Sounds in HomePod Alarms
How to Use HomePod Ambient Sounds in Scenes
How to Create Recurring Automations on HomePod Using Your Voice
How to Use the Temperature and Humidity Sensors on HomePod
How to Set Up Temperature and Humidity Automations on HomePod
How to Delete Siri Audio History and Opt Out of Siri Audio Sharing on HomePod
How to Install HomePod Public Beta SoftwareHow are you getting on with your new HomePod? Are there any other functions missing in our list that you’d like help with? Let us know in the comments.
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