Try these troubleshooting tips to fix AirPlay audio not working on your HomePod speaker from an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or AppleTV.
Unable to play music from iPhone, iPad, or Mac to your HomePod? Here’s how to fix it
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Apple launches 16.3.1 updates for HomePod and Apple TV with bug fixes and stability improvements
These minor updates for the Apple TV and HomePod models include unspecified general performance and stability improvements in the tvOS operating system.
The refreshed HomePod mini 2 might not launch until next year or 2025
Apple should launch the referred HomePod mini 2 next year or in 2025, but it’s unclear what new features the refreshed model might bring to the table.
The new HomePod lets you use any traditional figure-8 power cable
Instead of Apple’s proprietary power plug found on the original model, the second-generation HomePod brings a fully user-removable power cord.
How to fix HomePod and Home app repeatedly asking for your Apple Account password
There can be instances where the correct Apple Account or iCloud password fails to authenticate in the Home app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. This troubleshooting tutorial will go over the most common causes and provide step-by-step instructions to resolve them so you can get back to using your HomePod and other smart devices.
Apple updates HomePod software to version 16.3
Just yesterday, Apple released iOS & iPadOS 16.3, and it provided some insight into some of the user experience changes users would expect to see if they had a HomePod or HomePod mini in their home.
Comparing the second generation HomePod to the original
Apple on Wednesday introduced an all-new second-generation HomePod for the 2023 year, which is similar in size and heft to the original HomePod. But don't be fooled, there are key differences between these models.
Modest iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, HomePod and Apple TV upgrades predicted for 2023
Apple's Reality Pro headset and the iPhone 15 lineup should be impressive, but the new iPad, Apple Watch and Mac models arriving in 2023 not so much.
How to automatically play songs on HomePod or iPhone at a set time
Learn how to set your iPhone to play music every morning, evening, or any other time you choose, as well as route audio playback to HomePod.
iOS 16.3 brings a visual guide for how to hand off music, calls and other audio content from iPhone to HomePod
iOS 16.3 provides a new visual guide to educate users on how to use the Handoff feature to transfer music and other audio between their iPhone and HomePod.
HomePod software 16.2 makes your smart home faster and more reliable
The HomePod Software 16.2 updates the architecture of your smart home, making devices perform faster and more reliably than before.
Apple is shortening the “Hey Siri” trigger phrase to just “Siri”
The shorter trigger phrase will speed up back-to-back requests as well as let you launch and use Siri faster on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and HomePod.