The configuration of two HomePods is not exactly true stereo sound, as they don’t work in the right and left channel configuration.
Alternatively, the two HomePods work mutually to detect and balance one another to produce stereo-like sound. The HomePods show up as a single speaker system, which is new since Big Sur updates.
Siri Integration
Siri, the home assistant, has never been better. Siri isn’t limited to playing music and answers questions encompassing an extensive range of topics from any person without sound, with Siri functionality not restricted to a particular user.
When the primary user is not home, Siri access is limited to Apple Music. Don’t worry; Siri can’t send messages from another person when you’re away.
Weather
- “Do I need an umbrella today?”
- “How’s the weather this week?”
Find places
- “Where’s a great place to eat Pizza?”
- “What time does the gas station close?”
Get directions
- “Give me walking directions to school.”
- “What’s the best way home?”
Latest News and Sports
- “What football games play today?”
- “What’s the news for today?”
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HomePod as a HomeKit Hub
HomePod, like the iPad and Apple TV, serves as a HomeKit hub. As a HomeKit hub, HomePod enables remote access for HomeKit devices, enabling them to be managed when a user is away from home.
Through Siri integration, HomePod can control any user’s HomeKit devices, comparable to what’s possible on both the iPhone and iPad.
How to set up HomePod
- Hold your iPhone or iPad near your HomePod.
- Tap Set Up.
- Select the HomeKit Room you want to use for HomePod (if you have one set up).
- Determine whether or not you want to enable Personal Requests (allow Siri to read your Messages, Reminders, and Notes whenever your iOS device is connected to the network.)
- Tap Agree to agree to the terms and conditions.
- Tap Transfer Settings to use your iCloud account, Wi-Fi, and other appropriate settings from your iPhone to configure your HomePod.
- Enter your Apple ID Password.
- Follow along with Siri to get started and play your first song. (Which also sets up the acoustic model for your room.
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