While it do like the design and the idea of the product, but I feel like an existing iPad can do all of that with Siri enabled?

1- does this work with 4 homepod mini 1?
2- does this work with 4 homepod mini 2?
3- does this only work with apple tv or with YouTube and other services as well?
4- do I need to run this on appletv latest gen?

Im not exactly stressed about the sound quality. But will this like cause them to overheat. They're gen 2 speakers. I have apple care on them

Never been touched always inside and that’s what I get. Any way to clean it like actually clean it ?

Have they even specified which multichannel audio formats it supports? Is it Dolby Atmos, or does it also support Dolby Digital 5.1 and 7.1 surround sound?

As the tittle says I was think stereo HomePods (full sized) for my bedroom. My coworker said the sound terrible and they're only loud and that there is a clear difference between "a speaker being loud" and a "good speaker" and "loud doesn't equal good"

Does the HomePod fall under this? I just want a good sound system for my bedroom to listen to music.

I’m thinking about buying two full-size HomePods for my Apple TV, but I’m wondering if I should wait until October in case Apple refreshes them. Most rumors seem to point to the HomePod mini getting the upgrade, tho.

I do not care about Siri or AI features at all. I just want good sound, Apple Music/Apple TV integration, and something relatively cheap that works with my ecosystem.

I considered Sonos (especially Era 300s), but my TV doesn’t support eARC, so I wouldn’t really get proper Atmos from my TV setup, basically just Atmos inside Apple Music. To do it properly I’d need a Sonos soundbar and potentially more equipment, turning a simple upgrade into an expensive Frankenstein setup.

The rumored HomePod rear-speaker support is also a big reason I’m interested. If Apple eventually allows more HomePods in one theater setup, like the (new) 3s as fronts + the 2s as rears in a best-case scenario, I’d happily expand later.

Would you buy the two now or wait until October?

And if so, do you think if they get an upgrade, would they get better sound or just an upgraded chip for the AI capabilities?

*edit: I ended up buying them cause i got a $500 discount from Apple, long live Gen 2s

After maybe 4 hours on the phone with various senior Apple tech support agents, I’ve given up.

After a recent update on my Apple TV (most up to date software and Apple TV), both my 2nd gen HomePods refuse to stay connected to my Apple TV. They constantly connect, reconnect, pair, unpair, and throw notifications up on my TV every 20 seconds.

I’ve reset literally everything and exhausted all options. Have reset my internet router, modem, reset all WiFi passwords, even tried hard-lining.

They worked perfectly for a year now, and now not at all. Any help would be welcomed. Thanks..

Hey guys. I’ve been considering getting a pair of HomePods as my TV speakers. I don’t listen to much music on my TV but I watch a movies/TV on my Apple TV 4K and I play video games through my Xbox Series X.

I’ve gotten really into the idea of doing this, but I never really stopped to look into whether this is a good stereo solution. People who use this for TV and/or video games, what’s your experience? Do they sound good, or are there much better options for the price range? Any insight is appreciated. Thanks guys!

EDIT: Forgot one of the main parts of my question. Should I wait for the rumored refresh this fall? Is that just for the Mini or also the bigger size being refreshed?

I’ve always wanted to upgrade my HomePod mini stereo pair to a set of HomePod (2nd generation) speakers. The main thing holding me back is the price. I could probably make it work financially, but I just don’t feel comfortable spending that much money. That’s just how I am.

I’ve always preferred the white HomePods aesthetically, but I’ve noticed they seem to show dirt and discoloration quite easily. Maybe it’s because I’m a bit particular about keeping things clean, but seeing dirt on white electronics—or even white clothing—really bothers me.

For those who own the white HomePod (2nd generation), how difficult are they to keep clean? Do you have any tips for cleaning and maintaining them over time?

I’d appreciate any advice. Thanks! 🙏🏽

I had a HomePod gen 1 (full size, not mini). I got a great deal on eBay for a second to match. Put in stands. AirPlay to AppleTV 4K. About 7ft to couch.

Wanted to replace my old Samsung soundbar with this new all Apple set up. BUT, the sound from the HomePod pair is not good. Very hollow but good base at high volume.

I have to think these are better than this experience and I must have something not set correctly.

Looking for advice to improve. Suggestions?

I'm thinking about replacing my very old Vizio soundbar and sub with two Apple HomePods. Has anyone paired HomePods together to replace a soundbar?

Both TuneBlade and WinAirCast on PC used to work perfectly until yesterday. Updated all first gen homepods in the house to OS27, now TuneBlade doesn't connect at all, and with WinAirCast, the audio keeps getting choppy.

Asked AI and it said that AirPlay seems quite broken due to OS27, especially on devices/software that used AirPlay 1 more than 2, and might need to wait for an update (that might never come), so the question - anyone else faced this, and any workaround please? Thank you.

Casting via the AirFlow app from Windows stopped working since OS26 and was flawless in OS18. :(

Has anyone else experienced this since updating to HomePod Software 27?

My HomePod has started randomly turning on/playing in the middle of the night while nothing is on and everyone is sleeping, waking us up. Also randomly, as the sound is playing, it can also become very muffled or strangely muted, almost as though Siri is listening or the audio is being heavily ducked.

This seems to have started with the newest update. I’m seeing other reports of HomePods randomly activating or playing, as well as reports of muffled/low-volume or unstable audio after OS 27.

If you’re experiencing it too, please post:
• Which HomePod model you have
• Whether it’s a stereo pair
• Whether it happens overnight
• Whether the top/Siri light comes on when the audio becomes muffled
• Whether it started after updating to HomePod Software 27

I'm trying to determine whether this is a broader OS 27 software bug rather than a hardware issue.

I think the bass extension on my OG HomePods is pretty good for their side. But obviously a dedicated subwoofer could go deeper. I'd love for Apple to made a subwoofer variant of the HomePod. Maybe they could call it the HomePod Bass. Ideally, it could either provide overall bass enchancement in a stereo or 4.0 HomePod configuration or could pair with a specific HomePod to provide a full-range exterience. Does anything think this could ever happen?

This is a serious question for all HomePod enthusiasts who enjoy music and movies on the larger models. Apple claims virtual Dolby Atmos, and I have my doubts about it. How many of you, speaking from the heart, truly experience the real Dolby Atmos effect?

By that effect, I mean something like a train passing hearing it approach from a distance, or sensing a helicopter or aeroplane overhead, or feeling rain above your head. I have tried several movies in Dolby Atmos from what people call the best source, Apple TV, rather than Netflix or Prime Video, yet I still do not feel the intended effect.

I want to ask everyone who say they enjoy Dolby Atmos on HomePods, how often have you genuinely felt it? I have watched a few films and still do not get the effect, assuming I understand it correctly. what are your thoughts? Before anyone suggests incorrect settings or configuration, I have everything properly set, my original first-generation HomePods work well, and they are placed at the right distance. And they are also updated to the latest Software available for the HomePod. Still, the Dolby Atmos effect is missing!

I have a PS5 Pro hooked up to my LG C4 through HDMI 1. I want to buy the new Apple TV 4K because my TV UI is getting more and more sluggish.

I know the Apple TV box gets connected with HDMI eARC to the TV but how exactly do I hook up the PS5 with the Homepods? I feel like there will be some kind of lag, no?

My HP mini went offline, so i investigated. Doesn’t respond to touch, no sign of life on plugging it in again…
Connected to my power-meter: the apple Plug alone draws 0.0W when idle, when HP is connected it fluctuates between 0.3 and 0.9W. Is this normal HP idle?

Also, i connected it to my Mac, intel and MacOS Mojave, direct to the USB-C port. It does not get recognized by finder.

Anything else I can do to bring it back to life?

I was trying to open my 2nd-gen HomePod to disconnect the touch panel using a T6 screwdriver, but I stripped one of the inner screws from applying too much pressure.

Since I couldn't get it open, as a last resort I decided to update to HomePodOS 27. To my surprise, the ghost touch issue was completely resolved!

The random playback and volume changes haven't happened once since updating, even overnight.

Per the title, this issue (playing music by itself, not responding to touch) seems very common, especially as the HomePod 2 gets older - which supports the idea that maybe the touch panel used degrades over time.

I'm trying to find out whether they'll all fail at around the 2-4 year mark, in which case I'd rather go with something more durable.

Conversely, if there's a load of people with 2nd gen HomePods still 100% working at the 3 year point, maybe the issue was limited to just certain production runs/suppliers?

Is there any information on fullsize HomePod gen 3 release?
In the Siri AI era, they will have to upgrade the processor and RAM for AI support.

More than all the launches i’ve been waiting for the AI supported full sized homepods.

I'm looking for a good stereo pair in my bedroom in apartmentS I already have a stereo pair of gen 2s in my living room.

— Sorry for my english —

Hello, my rabbit just cut my homepod mini’s cable.
I just opened the homepod but it seems not to be a classic usb c cable.
Is there any website where I can buy a cable ?

Thanks

I sometimes have issues streaming internet radio, but since 26.6 my HomePod mini has become virtually unusable.

Constant drop outs and AirPlay becomes unusable too. Anyone else? I tried a factory reset.

Update 9 Aug: It has surprisingly been working well since this post. Will update again if it plays up again.