Poll: ** The Official Apple HomePod/HomePod mini thread **

Are you going to buy an Apple HomePod

  • Yes

    Votes: 28 13.8%

  • No

    Votes: 115 56.7%

  • Possibly, I'll wait and see what the reviews are like first

    Votes: 44 21.7%

  • HomePod mini - Yes

    Votes: 18 8.9%

  • HomePod mini - No

    Votes: 0 0.0%

  • HomePod mini - Possibly, I'll wait and see what the reviews are like first

    Votes: 3 1.5%
  • Total voters
    203

ChrisD.

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Throrik said:
The main problem is that it doesn't stick to defaulting HomePod as the main output. At least for me this was a big issue because I didn't like keep having to change it every time I went to use it the next time it woke up.
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Okay thanks. That wouldn't be so bad as I'm always changing inputs between my headset, airpods and previousaly the Bose.

Edit.

It looks like I can only choose the Homepod as an AirPlay target, is that right? If so, that's the same as my Sonos Play:1's so wouldn't make much difference. That's a shame.
 

Throrik

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ChrisD. said:
Okay thanks. That wouldn't be so bad as I'm always changing inputs between my headset, airpods and previousaly the Bose.

Edit.

It looks like I can only choose the Homepod as an AirPlay target, is that right? If so, that's the same as my Sonos Play:1's so wouldn't make much difference. That's a shame.
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When I had mine, the big one - it came up in the Volume devices in the top right, that's where I had to keep changing mine.
 

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ChrisD. said:
Were you able to get system sounds through the speakers? And was there any delay or sync issues?
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No not that I noticed, they were fantastic speakers to be fair. I came from a Bone SoundLink Mini which I thought was pretty good, but they both had the issue of being bluetooth and none persistent audio devices. I'm not an audiophile by any means though.
 

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Thanks. To be honest it's a work MacBook and 90% of the time it's used for work. I have a Steelseries headset I've been using for Teams and Zoom calls, however I've just ordered a Jabra Evolve 75 Bluetooth headset from work so I don't have to move my Steelseries over from my gaming PC. I was just after some speakers to have one in the background so I don't have to have a headset on all day but I guess it's not hugely important.
 

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HomePod 14.2 Software Update is out.

Software version 14.2 includes support for new ‌Siri‌, Intercom, and Home Theater features. This update also includes bug fixes and improvements.

- Ask ‌Siri‌ "What's my update?" to hear a personal snapshot of your day that includes the news, weather, traffic, reminders, and calendar appointments.

- Intercom using ‌iPhone‌, ‌iPad‌, Apple Watch, ‌AirPods‌, and ‌CarPlay‌.

-Connect ‌HomePod‌ to ‌Apple TV‌ 4K and enjoy stereo, surround sound, and Dolby Atmos audio. Add a second ‌HomePod‌ for a more immersive soundstage.
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HomePod mini ordered but delivery is a couple of days later than I expected.

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There was an option to pay £4.80 for delivery on the 16th but I wasn't prepared to pony that up as well.
 
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