Apple HomeKit & Apple HomePod

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Apple’s HomePod Speakers Can Now Hear Home Alarms

Apple is paying more attention to its HomePod speakers these days, especially with the return of the full-size model. A new feature is rolling out to them that might help you know when emergencies happen: alarm detection….

Arol Wright Apr 19th

Which Smart Speaker Has the Best Audio Quality?

Despite their audio-focused nature, people rarely talk about the actual audio quality of Google Assistant, Amazon Echo, and Apple smart speakers. Which one should you get if you want the best-sounding audio experience?…

Joe Fedewa Nov 20th, 2022

Apple Is Getting Serious About Smart Homes With iOS 16

Apple’s HomeKit and the companion Home app have long felt like a neglected project. With the release of iOS 16, the Home app is getting a facelift and a new lease on life complete with a promise of Matter support….

Jason Fitzpatrick Jun 6th, 2022

How to Use a HomePod Mini with Your Mac

The HomePod mini is a plucky little smart speaker that packs a punch. If you don’t have dedicated speakers for your Mac, it can double as a decent speaker for music and movies. Here’s how to use a HomePod mini with your Mac….

Khamosh Pathak Apr 27th, 2021

How to Turn off “Hey Siri” on HomePod Mini

The HomePod Mini makes for a great little smart speaker. But the “Hey Siri” functionality can sometimes be less than perfect. If you just want to only use your HomePod Mini as AirPlay speakers, you can disable the “Hey Siri” …

Khamosh Pathak Apr 24th, 2021

How to Use Touch Controls on HomePod Mini

While you only see the volume buttons on the HomePod and HomePod mini’s touch control surface, there’s a lot more you can do with this glowing screen. Here’s how to use touch controls on HomePod.

Khamosh Pathak Apr 3rd, 2021

How to Check or Update Your HomePod’s OS Version

We’re all used to installing the latest iOS update on our iPhones, but Apple’s new HomePod speaker doesn’t have a screen to show you a red dot. How do you know what HomePod version you’re on? And how do you update it?…

Lowell Heddings May 30th, 2018

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