Apple HomePod is a high capability device even after being a smaller device. As compared to the Apple HomePod, HomePod Mini is smaller, cheap, but packed with some interesting features. However, both HomePod and HomePod Mini can be accessed via HomeKit and steam music or deliver intercom messages to the entire home. But this is not everything that HomePod Mini can do. If somehow the user misplaces their smartphone, they can ask HomePod Mini to find it. HomePod Mini is also a great device to make or receive calls.
Along with features mentioned above, HomePod Mini can do many more tasks but uses need to make sure their HomePod Mini runs over the latest OS version. If anyone doesn’t know how to update their HomePod and HomePod Mini, they should read below and learn some hidden tricks to master Apple’s smart speakers.
Update Apple HomePod
Anyone willing to update their Apple HomePod device should make sure their iPhone is also running the latest iOS version. To check the OS version go to Settings>General>Software Update.
Launch the Home app on the iPhone to update the software of HomePod.
Press the Home icon at the top-left side.
Slide down and click the Home Settings option.
Now find the Software Update option.
Click on Software Update option to check if there’s any new update is available or not.
Apple HomePod Mini Features that Everyone Should Know
Apart from the Home app, the HomePod app does not have its own app on the iPhone. But still, there are a lot of things that users can do with Apple’s smart speakers.
“Siri, Call Mom”
As mentioned earlier, HomePod is a great option to make and receive calls. To make a call, users have to tell Siri by saying the contact’s name. In the same way, users can answer the incoming phone call as well.
Change Apple Music as Default Music Service
iPhone devices that are running on iOS 14 or above have deeper interoperation for HomePod and music applications. Basically, Apple has permitted users to stream any third-party music apps or services like Pandora. These third-party services can now set as default service.
Once the Pandora app is installed on the iPhone, users have to open it and go into the Profile tab. Choose Settings option, and click Connect with HomePod option.
After following these steps, users can either set Apple Music as default app and if anyone wants to use Pandora, they will have to speak up like “Hey, Siri, play pop songs on Pandora.”
Or if anyone wants to set Pandora as the default music app, they have to open the Home application and move into Settings. Choose Profile under the Users section and click Default Service>Pandora.
Use Intercom Feature
People who have multiple HomePods, they can set up all of them to use in an intercom system. Users won’t have to set up every HomePod device if they all are running on the latest software version. To utilize the intercom feature, users will only have to say “Hey, Siri, intercom it’s time for dinner.” In a few seconds after the command, all the HomePod devices will play a recording of your voice. However, users can use intercom features in many more ways.
Where’s My Phone?
In this situation, users simply need to ask, “Hey, Siri, Where’s my phone?” and Siri will play a sound on the device that will help users to find it.
Two Speakers Creates Stereo Sound
If anyone has two HomePod devices, they can pair them together to release stereo sound. Once both HomePods are connected, users can stream anything while keeping them in different rooms of a house. The main thing here users need to remember is that they always use two same types of HomePods to create stereo sound.
Conclusion
Apple HomePods are unique from other smart speakers. The special thing about HomePod is that users don’t need to set up HomePods a lot. After updating the software, HomePods automatically gets the new features that can be utilized directly. The sound quality and performance of HomePods are outstanding.
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