Check out these important tips if you're planning to sell or give away your HomePod or HomePod mini. These will ensure the next user can set up the speaker with their Apple ID and use it to the fullest.
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SharePlay expands to let others control music on your HomePod or Apple TV [u]
With SharePlay, you can let others control music on your HomePod or Apple TV, even if they don't have an Apple Music subscription or are not in the same room.
HomePod update 17.3 release notes: Bug fixes and performance improvements
Release notes for HomePod Software Version 17.3 don't mention any meaningful changes aside from unspecified bug fixes and performance improvements.
macOS Sonoma 14.1.1 and HomePod software version 17.1.1 add bug fixes for Apple’s platforms
Apple released iOS & iPadOS 17.1.1 and watchOS 10.1.1 on Tuesday with specialized bug fixes for iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, but it’s worth adding that the company also released smaller software updates for Macs and HomePod models as well.
tvOS 17.1 expands Enhance Dialogue to original HomePod & HomePod mini, enhances Music app
Apple released updated for pretty much all its major devices on Wednesday, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Mac, but it’s also worth noting that Apple released tvOS 17.1 for compatible Apple TV models as well.
tvOS 17.1 makes the Apple TV’s Enhance Dialogue feature compatible with all HomePod models
The tvOS 17.1 update expands the Apple TV’s Enhance Dialogue feature to all HomePods, including the original 2018 model and the HomePod mini.
HomePod software 17.0 brings Enhance Dialogue, Siri AirPlay support, call muting
With AirPlay and Siri, you can now start a music session from an iPhone or iPad audio app directly on your HomePod or HomePod mini using just your voice.
How to install the HomePod beta software to try new features ahead of release
You can download and install the latest HomePod beta software 17.0 for free if you'd like to test-drive new features before they become available to everyone.
How to get alerted if HomePod hears your smoke or carbon monoxide alarms
HomePod can push a critical notification to your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch if the sound recognition feature detects a smoke alarm beeping in your house.
The HomePod will now notify you on iPhone when your smoke alarm goes off
With HomePod sound recognition, your Siri speaker will push a notification to your iPhone (with live video, when available) if it detects the beeping of a smoke alarm.
tvOS 16.4.1 brings fixes to your Apple TV, HomePod and HomePod mini
tvOS 16.4.1 improves the stability and performance of your Apple TV and HomePod devices, with no new user features included in the update.