Why “HomePod” is being discussed
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"Pair it with HomePod for the best surround sound setup we’ve ever offered, and it makes managing your Apple Home accessories easier than ever." That makes absolutely no sense.…
by MoonWalk · Oct 13, 2026
Apple TV and HomePod have supported acting as a relay for years, but IIRC only if you have another Apple device to use the Home app on.
by LoganDark · Oct 13, 2026
Supporting 4 HomePods surround only in the new model is a classic dick move by Apple. Also not supporting the original, completely fine and working HomePod for this is another.…
by piskov · Oct 13, 2026
My (single) Homepod Mini reacts to voice commands from any room in my 86 square meter apartment. When the doors are open, I can talk to it basically through the wall, without ra…
by fuzzy2 · Oct 13, 2026
First phone is very different than first touch/smart phone. Some folks just get away with a smartwatch with eSIM. The device looks like an ipad merged with a homepod. It's…
by j45 · Oct 13, 2026
Any portable device as a Matter hub would be pretty useless. The Apple TV and Homepod mini already support Matter.
by turtlebits · Oct 13, 2026
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The HomePod is a series of smart speakers developed by Apple. Designed to work with the Apple Music subscription service, the HomePod incorporates beamforming and eight speakers and is sold in two colors: white and midnight. It is sold alongside the HomePod Mini, a smaller and less expensive variant introduced in 2020. Read more on Wikipedia