Does it really sound the same no matter where you are in the room? Does it have lag when you stream sound from Apple TV or if you play youtube from you phone?
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Only a second gen Echo. Even with the volume cranked to 100% it still responds to Siri commands instantly.
I've got mine in quite a small room so probably not a good test space. I can't detect any lag whilst streaming youtube from my iphone or watching Grand Tour on Apple TV. The volume doesn't seem to go as high however when your using it as an Apple TV speaker.
Cool thanks, ordered one from John Lewis with some extra warranty.
I just tested it with "Hotel California" and it does sound really good no matter where you are in the room. I'm pretty sure you'll be happy with it.
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seems like a good option
Man of Honour
Lets play!
Soldato
What's the usage case for using it as a TV speaker? Surely you are sacrificing stereo sound for a mono presentation using a HomePod? That's like going back to 1984.
Man of Honour
hmm damn thing
I have a mixture of Phillips Hue and INNR bulbs.
Phillips Hue App on iPhone accepts and controls them all.
Alexa controls all bulbs
iPhone controls all bulbs via HueApp
Siri can only control official phillips bulbs meaning half my rooms dont work on siri, but do on the iphone or alexa.
The sound through. Deep rich and warm! Worlds different and can only imagine what it'll be like once Airplay 2 comes out.
I have a mixture of Phillips Hue and INNR bulbs.
Phillips Hue App on iPhone accepts and controls them all.
Alexa controls all bulbs
iPhone controls all bulbs via HueApp
Siri can only control official phillips bulbs meaning half my rooms dont work on siri, but do on the iphone or alexa.
The sound through. Deep rich and warm! Worlds different and can only imagine what it'll be like once Airplay 2 comes out.
It’s not the same as a mono speaker, as it doesn’t merge the seperate channels into one. However I understand what you are saying. It’s better than the TV speakers on my 43” Sony in my bedroom without a doubt. Also the other benefit is I have basic control of what’s playing on the Apple TV via Siri. I may purchase a second in the future for stereo once Airplay 2 is out.
Soldato
At risk at asking an obvious question would I be able to use the Homepod via AppleTV presumably to play the TV audio even if not watching TV directly through Apple TV?
For example watching Sky on TV with the audio coming from the Homepod?
For example watching Sky on TV with the audio coming from the Homepod?
Man of Honour
One thing I will add, the Mic pickups in high volume / loud environments are spot on.
Alexa is useless at hearing me with the music, tv or extractor fans on!
I cant hear myself speak but HomePod detects it each time!
Alexa is useless at hearing me with the music, tv or extractor fans on!
I cant hear myself speak but HomePod detects it each time!
Man of Honour
agree, thankfully thats about the only thing they're able to remotely upgrade!
No that won't work unfortunately.
Associate
Had mine delivered today and absolutely loving it, the sound quality is great and the integration into my HomeKit works well.
It's amazing how loud it plays music, but still manages to recognise my voice to lower the sound upon command.
It's amazing how loud it plays music, but still manages to recognise my voice to lower the sound upon command.
Soldato
Urgghhh thats a shame no way around it?
No there wouldn't be any easy way around it.
I think this link provides food for thought for anyone thinking of buying the Homepod. https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/9/16994382/apple-homepod-release-day-price-compatibility
Speaking personally I'm more than happy to stick with Sonos and not restrict my future purchasing options by buying further into Apple.
Speaking personally I'm more than happy to stick with Sonos and not restrict my future purchasing options by buying further into Apple.
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