This tutorial shows you how to find the serial number and the current software version of your HomePod 1st & 2nd generation or HomePod mini.
How to find your HomePod serial number and software version
Accessories
HomePod teardown: 16GB onboard storage, 14-pin diagnostic port, LED array & more
iFixit used knives and a hacksaw to pry open their HomePod so you don't have to.
Review: Satechi’s high-end aluminum wireless charger
Since grabbing an iPhone X, I have also been enjoying the freedom that wireless charging provides. Yes, I know, pretty much every other handset has enjoyed wireless charging for several years. This isn't the place for carrying on about Apple always being last to market. I have been using the Satechi Aluminum Wireless Charger for a few months and welcome the ease-of-use.
How to set up your new HomePod
From connecting your HomePod to your Wi-Fi network to setting up Siri, this guide will walk you through the simple steps to get your HomePod up and running in no time, thanks to Apple's Automatic Setup feature.
How to control HomePod with touch gestures
Siri is clearly going to be the best way to control your HomePod or HomePod mini. Everything that you do with touch, you can also do with Siri. However, there are times when it is easier/more convenient to use the touch interface instead. Take a look at this video or scroll down for our written tutorial.
Video: unboxing and first look at Apple’s HomePod
We got our hands on Apple's new HomePod today and were quick to unbox it, and gather our first impressions in our short and sweet hands-on video walkthrough.
Sonos welcomes HomePod with a snarky playlist hosted on Spotify
HomePod is here and competitors are taking notice.
Unlocking HomeKit security accessories via Siri on HomePod requires iOS device authentication
According to Apple's new online user guide, unlocking HomeKit security accessories like door locks through Siri on HomePod requires authentication using Face ID, Touch ID or a passcode on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch in order to protect your privacy and security.
Apple publishes online HomePod User Guide
Following HomePod's arrival today, Apple started educating customers on what it can do with helpful videos through its Tips app and the official HomePod User Guide on the web.
Review: Sylvania’s affordable Smart+ HomeKit white bulb & LED light strip
Sylvania has been on a roll expanding their HomeKit lineup with several different products. Recently, I took some time to test out their multi-color LED light strip, as well as their affordable white LED bulb.
HomeKit Automation 001: how to create a toggle button
In this first entry into our new HomeKit Automation series, we walk you through fixing one of HomeKit's biggest shortcomings: creating a true toggle button to enable and disable a scene.
Songs friends play on your HomePod won’t affect Apple Music’s “For You” section
You can decided for yourself whether the music your friends play on your HomePod through AirPlay will affect Apple Music's “For You” section in the Music app on iPhone and iPad.