Siri on Apple's HomePod smart speakers remembers your preferred music software, so stop appending "on Pandora" or similar to your media requests.
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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!
Don’t expect a screen-equipped HomePod until 2025 at the earliest
Apple has reportedly begun early work with overseas suppliers on a future version of its HomePod speaker that would feature a built-in screen.
Apple seems to be testing a HomePod with a built-in touchscreen display
Code strings in tvOS 17.4, an upcoming Apple TV update, suggest Apple could be internally testing a HomePod with a built-in display.
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.
How to see activity history for your HomeKit devices on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
In this tutorial, we will show you how you and your family can see past activities related to your home's smart security accessories, like door locks, windows, smoke detectors, alarm systems, and contact sensors in the Apple Home app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
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.
How to stop seeing full-screen HomePod playback transfer screens on iPhone
In this brief tutorial, we will explain why your iPhone shows a full-screen Now Playing popup when you bring it near your HomePod and how to turn it off if you find it distracting to your ongoing music playback.
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.
Unintelligible conversations? How to use Enhance Dialogue on your Apple TV
Use the Enhance Dialogue feature on your Apple TV when you can't clearly hear what characters in your favorite TV shows and movies are saying.