35 HomePod Tips You Need to Know!

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  • @simonroyjonesuk
    @simonroyjonesuk ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is the best homepod video. I've used every tip here and now gone completely homepod for my home audio (previously had a mix with Alexa and Google in different rooms). So nice to see a video that helps you get the best out of the kit you own. Thanks for making my purchases more valuable and enjoyable.

  • @steve-ey4ol
    @steve-ey4ol ปีที่แล้ว +42

    36 NOW !!!!! TH-cam music now officially a default music service on the HomePod as of today 🎉🎉🎉

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Very cool. Thanks for sharing. It is good to see more options coming. Now if Spotify would deliver.

    • @steve-ey4ol
      @steve-ey4ol ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Spotify overrated - TH-cam music 100 times better and more for your money than Spotify

    • @SWOTHDRA
      @SWOTHDRA 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@steve-ey4ol🧢

    • @jettswither
      @jettswither 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      yipee

    • @steve-ey4ol
      @steve-ey4ol 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CraigsTechTalk if you enjoy music and the artists that produce great music why would you use Spotify that don’t care about the artists or there music but only care about ripping people off - like many are now saying Spotify is a truly ripoff

  • @markwilkins9048
    @markwilkins9048 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great video, thank you. The biggest problem/complaint I have is when I am in the house with my iPhone and Home Pod,,,,I can’t control which device responds to “Hey Siri.” Image 2 iPhones, 2 iPads and a HomePod in the living room,,,Lol. I realize you can disable the “Hey Siri” on your phone and iPad,,,but then you have to remember to enable when you leave the house. I wish there was a way to create a default when multiple devices are present.

    • @lilditty2172
      @lilditty2172 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you rename the pod like you can with the echo?

  • @jsikke
    @jsikke ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Great video. Thanks! I'd like to add rather than saying "Siri, lights on/off", you can just say "Siri, lights" and it will toggle the light(s) in that room.

  • @nottoxicD2
    @nottoxicD2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Perfect timing! I just ordered my HomePod 2 this past Friday. My OG HomePod has held up great, will be 4 years old this Black Friday. Got another newer unit to cover another room. Curious if the newer hardware and tweaks to the internals will make any noticeable differences. Love the addition of temperature and humidity sensors.

  • @Canadian_Living_in_Mexico
    @Canadian_Living_in_Mexico ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love your videos and appreciate that you use chapters. i go back to specific chapters after i watch your video to learn more in depth about a feature or topic.

  • @Donmelissanicky
    @Donmelissanicky 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m new to HomePods and I’m learning so much from your videos as well as others. The Lights On or Lights Off doesn’t work for me. Siri either doesn’t respond at all if I press and hold the top, or if I say hey siri… my phone asks me which one to turn on/off. Not sure how to get this to work because it would be much easier. Maybe I need to set up an automation or shortcut instead?

  • @BreakTime10101
    @BreakTime10101 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video.
    Have you figured out yet how many HomePods you can stream to at once?

  • @thewordman1
    @thewordman1 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video sir. Lots of great tips. I do have a question regarding HomePod Mini and iPhone. Let's say I am listening to some music on the HomePod. My iPhone rings. Is there a way to have the HomePod automatically reduce its volume since there is an inbound call or if the call is answered? This would be similar to when you are in your car, your phone is wirelessly attached to the head unit and the volume of your audio source lowers when the phone rings. Thanks.

    • @sbeckas
      @sbeckas 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I would like an ability to set a default volume when HomePods are playing music and another default volume when HomePods are playing from APPLE TV

  • @javajack-1
    @javajack-1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tip video. I was wondering, I have the Apple One family account, but currently only I am accessing the HomePods. Can multiple people access the HomePod?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much. Yes other people can ask for music too. It will default to your account.

  • @PlantBasedPietro
    @PlantBasedPietro ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks Craig!!! As always such a great tech video. I am ordering a pair of minis this week for my apple tv in my living room so this tutorial will come in handy!!! :)

  • @MrDingleberry31
    @MrDingleberry31 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Really nice video here. Learned a few new ones as well as how to get to some settings I didn’t realize i could access. Thanks!

  • @ChicGeek222
    @ChicGeek222 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This video made me a Subscriber! 🤩Awesome information, thank you!

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much🙏 I am glad it was helpful for you. Thank you for sticking around and for watching.

  • @Dr_Cole
    @Dr_Cole ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Great video, Craig. I used verbal commands on my HomePods at least 30-50 times per day, but I’ll still forget commands. These videos help ensure I am being efficient.
    Two commands I like. 1: “How many home accessories are connected?” Will have Siri give you the synopsis. Just don’t do that when the wife is around, especially if she heard it three days ago but somehow 27 items less…. 2: “thanks, Siri” now has a wider array of replies and helps ensure the robots will think of you as a nice human when they take over. Bonus: “Open the pod bay doors” has a massive array of funny replies.

  • @Tim-Ram
    @Tim-Ram 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thanks for this video, very helpfull.

  • @RonaldBrown59
    @RonaldBrown59 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great tip for the Homepod, thanks for sharing.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much. 🙏 I am glad it was useful. Thanks for watching.

  • @Technobitsarchive
    @Technobitsarchive หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ok the voice loudness is pretty nice

  • @jeremiahpowell3028
    @jeremiahpowell3028 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do you make the HomePod just make a tone when doing smart commands like lights on?

  • @iGageit
    @iGageit ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Job Craig! I use Siri all the time and I didn’t know some of these features you mentioned

  • @christianhotter
    @christianhotter ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I was hoping for a new HomePod with a screen for my kitchen and bedroom. I gave up after a couple years and just bought an orange HomePod Mini for kitchen timers and cooking music. I guess I could have gotten a MagSafe dock and use my phone with iOS 17 features, but it’s easier if everyone uses the same HomePod instead of their own device.

  • @josephzoda6069
    @josephzoda6069 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have my security camera purchased through Apple. They operate through the HomePod. The cameras keep dropping and not responding. Any suggesting?

  • @bryanparker6793
    @bryanparker6793 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you have a video review of those blinds?

  • @WebVid
    @WebVid ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Extremely helpful. Thank you.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you🙏 That is great to hear. have a great day

  • @josephantenucci
    @josephantenucci 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Does anyone know how to have it detect any customizable sounds? Like a specific doorbell or phone sound?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  3 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

      Unfortunately it can't do that. It is limited to the few alarm sounds.

  • @tablefrog
    @tablefrog 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi, love your content. Sorry if you’ve already answered this, but do you use Apple Music or Spotify (both)

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much 🙏 I use only Apple Music. Spotify doesn’t play with Apple devices as well. Like the HomePods.

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Craig.

  • @curtispazarjr4985
    @curtispazarjr4985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great review!!!!!

  • @jrex7486
    @jrex7486 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you get weather notifications on it? For example, the regular rain alerts, temperature details, or emergency alerts if there is a thunderstorm warning or tornado watch?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No you cannot. There is no weather alerts. Thanks for watching.

    • @jrex7486
      @jrex7486 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CraigsTechTalk shoot that really blows. I guess you could try it with using AirPlay. other than that this thing is pretty sick.

  • @Classicvideogames45
    @Classicvideogames45 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can use it on a pc

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  หลายเดือนก่อน

      No you cannot. The only way to connect them would be using AirPlay. No direct bluetooth connection

  • @lilditty2172
    @lilditty2172 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So if I were to switch from Alexa to these I would not be able to connect my Ring doorbell nor use my Amazon music?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That is correct. You can airplay Amazon music to the HomePod. But no native HomePod support.

  • @devlalvani9662
    @devlalvani9662 ปีที่แล้ว

    We seem to like the same rock genre! Very helpful video. Thank you!

  • @astronomyguru9562
    @astronomyguru9562 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve got some original HomePods, and I noticed the volume has been changing. I used to set the volume at 10% when I went to bed so I could have music playing at a level that I could just barely hear. Now I have to have the volume set at 20% so I can hear it. Is there anyway to recalibrate the loudness? I’ve reset the HomePods several times, and I’ve even moved them around, but no luck.

    • @19Jose91
      @19Jose91 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Disgusting apple doing that like they do with slowing phones

  • @VickyLatorreArt
    @VickyLatorreArt 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I purchase a homepot mini for my daughter. She set it up with her iPhone. I then purchase one for me and set it up with my iPad mini. Why when my daughter talks to Siri my homepot mini respond? I thought it will recognized it is not my voice. What did I do wrong on my set up?

  • @markleon411
    @markleon411 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My HomePods started the "pasta timer" when you requested it.

  • @tylerezako9144
    @tylerezako9144 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a question, can you put the HomePod mini with the HomePod 2 as stereo system?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No you cannot. They process sound differently and use different speakers. You can't pair a 1st and 2nd gen HomePods together. For the same reason.

  • @billligon4005
    @billligon4005 ปีที่แล้ว

    How do we know if this thing is listening to conversation to determine what we'll buy so it can send information about that?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว

      Personally I have never received any weird emails or sales stuff after 6 years of using both Amazon and Apple.
      But my wife has had bizarre emails and has asked the same question. Was this thing listening?
      Everytime I ask if Facebook is running in the background on her phone. Facebook is the one I would worry about. I never use it on my phone and never had weird things happen. Plus my wife’s name and email aren’t tied to any of these devices. Mine is.

    • @MrBass89
      @MrBass89 ปีที่แล้ว

      Definitely as Craig mentioned Facebook/instagram are the one s collecting data. From my experience you talk about something and it will be shown as soon you go into either of them.

  • @FidoTheGoldenRetriever
    @FidoTheGoldenRetriever ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you recommend Homepod mini as a M1 Mac Mini speaker?

    • @SWOTHDRA
      @SWOTHDRA 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes

    • @FidoTheGoldenRetriever
      @FidoTheGoldenRetriever 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@SWOTHDRA I actually got Edifier mr4 after some research.

    • @SWOTHDRA
      @SWOTHDRA 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FidoTheGoldenRetriever ok

  • @Guide-Tu
    @Guide-Tu 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Would you recommend to get a pair of Ho
    mePod Mini for best results?

  • @simonemancusoperc
    @simonemancusoperc ปีที่แล้ว

    great video!

  • @wozzle68
    @wozzle68 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it possible to set up a timer and save it to the homepod or in homekit then run it by just saying its name? For example a 15 minute timer called "Rice" then have siri start the timer by say "hey siri, start timer "Rice"

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว

      I went into automations and there is no actions for timers that can be programmed. I don’t think you would be able to do it with shortcuts either. Thanks for watching.

  • @bartolaszlo
    @bartolaszlo 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very clever!

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching.

  • @bccbear_
    @bccbear_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can anyone help me figure out if you can control Apple TV with Homepod and/or Siri on iPhone (vs using Siri on the TV controller)? I'd like to not have to touch anything to tell the TV to play a show on Netflix, for example. I'm switching from Chromecast and that's something I would miss. I know in the past it hasn't been possible but with recent updates, I am curious. Can't seem to find this answer anywhere.

  • @SWOTHDRA
    @SWOTHDRA 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do these things have spatial audio??

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The full size HomePod has Dolby atmos surround sound. I believe it has Spatial Audio too.

  • @L8rCloud
    @L8rCloud 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you pair 2 minis (left/right) with a HomePod (middle/principle/siri)?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You can only pair two HomePods.

  • @DropletGP
    @DropletGP 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can I make it display the audio in CapCut?

  • @jgnmtz
    @jgnmtz ปีที่แล้ว

    Lots of great features for HomePod . When I visited my Apple Store and asked if the song playlists , and selecting an artist requires a paid membership they said yes , but it’s only $9.99/mo plus tax (about $145/ year) . I wish it was free with my Amazon prime membership which is now almost $150/yr

  • @xeloilriver9899
    @xeloilriver9899 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Favorite features
    0:16 Personal request
    1:16 requesting music
    4:51 Hand off
    6:54 pair with apple tv 7:41 using alarms
    18:11 sound detection
    8:46 Intercom
    16:04 lights on or off

  • @dardiry1968
    @dardiry1968 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question
    Why when my friend opens his AirPods box it’s picked up in my iPhone
    Is it a general problem or does it have a solution?
    And is this problem in AirTag too?

  • @HughJassle
    @HughJassle ปีที่แล้ว

    Stupid question time….I live with a roommate, I would love to do smart lights in my room and use Siri via my HomePod mini to turn on/off except I need to do it through the twist out lights in a fan, do they make smart lights for fans that will run through my HomePod mini? TIA 👍🏻

  • @gamebr0s907
    @gamebr0s907 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do not all other apple devices dont activate when you say „hey siri“? I have a apple watch ipad imac macbook…. Anyone a answer? Because sometimes my Imac recognize it and im talking to my apple watch.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I have found when you have a HomePod, the other devices listen, but let the HomePod respond. As opposed to watch, phone and other devices don’t have a priority in which device responds.

    • @gamebr0s907
      @gamebr0s907 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CraigsTechTalk Thanks🤝🏼Love you techtalk keep up the good work🔥

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you very much.

  • @cheapme1850
    @cheapme1850 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The “Hey Siri, give me the latest news” got through so now I’m listening to the latest news.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's great. Glad to hear it worked for you. Thanks for watching.

  • @methodicaljuan
    @methodicaljuan ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy Tish, it only took Apple for ever to get the calibration right. When I first bought my 2 minis, I had a hell of a time pairing them so I quit using them. I’m going to have to dig them out and try again.

  • @katsoutofthebox
    @katsoutofthebox ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got a Homepod mini and I just can't get the automations to work... I make them but they don't trigger :( I must be doing something wrong.

  • @marlino8042
    @marlino8042 ปีที่แล้ว

    i want to set an alarm on my phone and always this HomePod is taking the hey Siri command, why can't I just say Hey Siri HomePod or Hey Siri iPhone ?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That is very annoying and it would be nice to specify. What I do when I want to talk to Siri on my phone is hold down the power button and make my request. That helps avoid using Hey Siri, but requires you to hold the phone.

    • @BreakTime10101
      @BreakTime10101 ปีที่แล้ว

      It would be nice if we could say “hey HomePod”

    • @kevinyoung6729
      @kevinyoung6729 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can change one of them to Siri and leave the other as hey Siri

    • @marlino8042
      @marlino8042 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kevinyoung6729 Mhh that would bring me definitely closer ! How do I change that?

  • @poisonfortheweak
    @poisonfortheweak 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So if Siri isn’t listening- then how does she respond to you telling her to start listening? SKETCH.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All smart speakers are listening for the wake word and then it connects to the cloud. Don’t know where the sketch is. Thanks for watching.

    • @poisonfortheweak
      @poisonfortheweak 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CraigsTechTalkSorry man, I went back again and watched. I was in the car listening to the video the first time- you said to make her start listening again to say start listening- but you had told her not to listen. So I was like uhm… obviously she’s still listening if you can tell her to start listening haha…
      What I didn’t catch since I wasn’t watching the first go was that you were actually holding down on the top when you said the command. That makes all the difference.
      I just assume they’re always listening even when they’re not supposed to. I think you have to be comfortable with that if you’re going to use these kinds of things anyway.

  • @cycledance
    @cycledance 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You have 10 homepods 😳

  • @willy1957
    @willy1957 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Listen to “ Questions From a Seeker” from Meshell Ndegeoo with the Homepod(s)

  • @matthewmiller4865
    @matthewmiller4865 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a difference between Siri on an iPhone vs Siri on a HomePod?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว

      No it is the same Siri. It is nice that it is a uniform experience from adding things to list, reminders and other Apple apps. When it goes into search and information, that Siri on the HomePod may pass you off to the phone for answers.

  • @sharonpeters7723
    @sharonpeters7723 ปีที่แล้ว

    Heeeeey, girlfriend. This video was so helpful. Thank you, Craig.

  • @Katefakeversion
    @Katefakeversion 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    thank you for blocking off part of the word, when you say "Hey Siri" in the video, to not toggle anyone's devices

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are welcome. I try not to drive you crazy. I appreciate you watching.

  • @StuartBlessman
    @StuartBlessman ปีที่แล้ว

    How do I disable Siri and voice assistants on every single one of my devices

  • @KenAdams426
    @KenAdams426 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope one day it will play XMRadio like the alexa does......by request.

  • @rpbertbailey286
    @rpbertbailey286 ปีที่แล้ว

    i like home pod

  • @levi.s722
    @levi.s722 ปีที่แล้ว

    They would sell so much more if they would ad Spotify and other streaming services and at least an usb-c port to it.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I learned recently, it is Spotify that is not making their app or using AirPlay 2 for apple devices. I thought it was Apple stopping them. TH-cam music is available now on HomePods. TH-cam jumped on to take advantage of the HomePods. I wish Spotify would too.

  • @methodicaljuan
    @methodicaljuan ปีที่แล้ว

    God Dammit. I just tried adding a random item to my Walmart Shopping list in notes. TOTAL EFFING FAIL!

  • @Jossysnana
    @Jossysnana ปีที่แล้ว +1

    why does siri is able to turn OFF my tv but not turn it back on?

  • @targaW3007
    @targaW3007 ปีที่แล้ว

    My tip is, just throw that thing at the wall because Siri is so stupid!

  • @munakatareisi3199
    @munakatareisi3199 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Seems like siri tips

  • @djsnaz1
    @djsnaz1 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    stupid device !!! homepod 2 and homepod !! 😴