Latest HomePod News

Original HomePod now sold out at online and in Apple Stores nationwide

After a period of tight stock, both the white and space gray original HomePod models have now sold out and are unavailable either online or in Apple Stores in the US and Canada.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 16

Ecobee SmartThermostat set to become first third-party HomeKit device to support Siri

Smart home purveyor Ecobee says that it will become one the very first third-party device with support for Siri before the end of 2021.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 3

HomePod mini can be set as default speaker for Apple TV 4K in tvOS 15

Starting in the fall of 2021, HomePod mini will be able to be set as the default speakers for your Apple TV 4K.

Andrew O'Hara 4 years ago 7

How to use HomePod for all TV audio with Apple TV 4K

The new Apple TV 4K can relay any audio from a compatible TV set to a pair of HomePods, without requiring users to be watching via the Apple set top box. Here's how to do it

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Home app gets HomePod timer controls in iOS 14.7 beta

The latest iOS 14.7 beta enables HomePod users to set timers from the Home app, a function previously restricted to voice instructions through Siri.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 14

AirPods Max won't support Apple Music lossless over Lightning, HomePod also left out

Apple's top-of-the-line AirPods Max won't support Apple Music lossless audio over wireless or wired connections, while the company's HomePod and HomePod mini won't support the new audio format at all.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 54

How to give a guest control of your HomeKit devices

Home automation with HomeKit is great for the homeowner, but not as good for guests or visitors. Here's how to give a house guest control of all your HomeKit devices — and how to lock them out again when they leave.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Epic vs. Apple trial starts, AirTag, & smaller iPhone notches - This Week in Apple

In another big week for Apple, the App Store is coming under extreme scrutiny in court, while at the same time AirTag is receiving more attention now it's in user hands, and the smaller notch of the "iPhone 13" reappears.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

HomePod owners can now stream Deezer music natively

Deezer subscribers can now use "Hey, Siri" commands to access their favorite music on HomePod and HomePod mini.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 0

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