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iOS 14.2: Ask Siri for a personalized daily update on iPhone or HomePod
Siri can now give you a personal briefing on weather, traffic, your calendar, and news.
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How to manage the Bluetooth headphone connection dance among devices
You can pair with several devices, but have to manage connecting and disconnecting with most Bluetooth headphones.
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How to make your HomePod recognize multiple users
You’ve got one HomePod in your living room and four people who want to use it. No problem!
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How to hand off music or phone calls from your iPhone to a HomePod
Want your iPhone to play what your HomePod is playing? Just bring the two devices close together.
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How to set a sleep timer on HomePod
Apple’s smart speaker can now lull you to sleep and shut off after you drift into dreamland.
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How to play ambient sounds on your HomePod
Like to work or sleep to the sounds of ocean waves, raindrops, or a crackling fireplace? Your HomePod can finally help.
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AirPlay 2, macOS, and the limits of the HomePod
Stereo playback hasn’t yet come to system audio output or other apps because it relies on AirPlay 2.
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How to connect a TV or audio receiver to a HomePod
Plus, can HomePods manage surround sound? (No.)
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How to update your HomePod
The HomePod should keep itself up to date, but you can force a software update if you want to.
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How to reset your HomePod
If you want to go through setup again or use a different Apple ID, you’ll have to reset your HomePod.
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How to change Siri's voice on HomePod
Want to give Siri an Australian accent or swap its gender? It’s easy!
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How to control HomePod from Mac or iOS
Apple touts Siri as a way to control HomePod. But you can use a Mac, iPhone, or iPad when you don’t feel like talking.
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15 awesome tips and tricks to master Apple's HomePod
Your HomePod can do more than kick out the jams. More than you may realize.
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How to use AirPods with Apple TV
Apple’s wireless headphones make it easy to enjoy a little private TV time.
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