Learn to set an audio sleep timer on your HomePod to drift off to your favorite music, soothing sounds, or a podcast without worrying about leaving it on all night.
How to set an audio sleep timer on HomePod
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Stay up-to-date on the latest HomePod news, and learn how to get the most out of your device with our comprehensive tutorials. From initial set up to advanced features, we’ve got you covered!
How to create scenes with HomeKit to control multiple accessories
For the perfect atmosphere when arriving home after a long day at work or starting your day with something upbeat, you can set up scenes with HomeKit.
Scenes let you control multiple accessories that you connect in the Home app at one time. You can create scenes based on your leaving, arriving, or a custom setting. Then, the automated scene takes over with the settings you choose.
Here’s how to create scenes with HomeKit on both Mac and iOS.
How to transfer music, podcasts and phone calls between iPhone and HomePod
Thanks to Apple's Handoff feature, you can easily transfer audio between your iPhone and your HomePod. That includes music, podcasts, and even phone calls.
In this step-by-step tutorial, we're going to show you how to transfer an ongoing phone call and music or podcasts from your iPhone to your HomePod, and vice versa.
How to opt out of Siri grading and delete your audio history from Apple’s servers
Learn how to opt out of Siri grading and delete your Siri history and data associated with your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and HomePod from Apple’s servers.
How to play relaxing ambient sounds on HomePod
Want some background ambient noise to fall asleep? Learn how to play relaxing sounds like a crackling fireplace, nighttime, ocean waves, rain forest, and more on your HomePod to get a good night’s sleep.
Apples releases HomePod 13.2.1 update, after bricking some units
Apple on Wednesday released an update to its HomePod software to version 13.2.1, two days after releasing, then pulling, the 13.2 update. The 13.2 update could cause problems with the HomePod that resulted in some devices getting bricked.
Following iOS 13.2 update, some owners dealing with a bricked HomePod
What started off as a pretty good morning for Apple has turned into a relatively less-than-great afternoon/evening.
HomePod update adds Ambient Sounds, multi-user support, and Handoff
Earlier today, Apple released iOS 13.2 to the public. That new software adds plenty of new features to the mobile operating system, but for owners of the HomePod there is quite a bit coming to the smart speaker along with that software update.
Apple staffs HomeKit team to compete with Google, Amazon
Apple is playing catchup with Amazon and Google by putting new recruiting efforts into its smart home device plans, according to a new report by Bloomberg. Apple is adding personnel to its smart home software and hardware effort, according to the report.
Ethical question: should you disclose smart speakers like HomePod to guests?
If you own a smart speaker like HomePod or a similar device that comes with an always-on assistant, should you make visitors aware they might be recorded at all times?
Amazon updates Echo lineup: better audio quality, an Echo Dot with a clock, and more
Amazon is hosting an event today that will see a variety of new hardware products announced, most of which will focus on the Echo lineup of smart speakers.
Top stories of the week: iPhone 11, Apple Watch Series 5, a 7th-gen iPad, and more
It was a busy week for Apple, with things wrapping up with pre-orders for the newest iPhones. So here's quick look back at all the craziness.