Apple rolls out tvOS 16.4.1 and HomePod software version 16.4.1

Smoothest HomePod update yet. 

Does Siri feel snappier?

Wish they’d address the problem of dueling Siris. If you have more than one device in earshot your commands become a party! Most obvious annoying example is our Ecobee on the wall. 

robin huber said:

Wish they’d address the problem of dueling Siris. If you have more than one device in earshot your commands become a party! Most obvious annoying example is our Ecobee on the wall. 

Yeah, I know what you mean. I raise my wrist to use watch Siri to set a timer, Homepod sets the timer. Walking downstairs with my wrist down, phone at my side, call out to get the Homepod to turn on a light - 50/50 it'll be the watch or the phone.

Last week my phone and Homepod both tried to turn on a light - Homepod - "the Lamp is taking a while to respond". Uh, the phone already turned it on.  :|

robin huber said:

Wish they’d address the problem of dueling Siris. If you have more than one device in earshot your commands become a party! Most obvious annoying example is our Ecobee on the wall. 

Holding a side button (or digital crown) on an Apple device will give it the priority. Don't know how that works with 3rd party devices though...

https://appleinsider.com/articles/20/06/15/how-to-make-the-right-device-hear-hey-siri

"To make certain that it's the device you want that listens to your Siri command, press and hold the side button for a moment. As soon as you see "What can I help you with?" appear on the screen, you can let go of the button and start speaking."