Questions about the HomePod? Get them answered here.

Support homepod audio like dolby digital?

I want know HomePod work lile home Theater ?

• Asked by Vladimir H
• 30-Apr-2019
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Can I use the HomePod as home theater and can I connect it to my smart TV ?

• Asked by Naif A
• 30-Apr-2019
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Does HomePod play Amazon Music?

• Asked by Edward C
• 05-Apr-2019
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Can I use my private iTunes library on the HomePod?

I have over 500 Gb of music stored in my iTunes library on an external hard drive. Can this be played through the HomePod without having to jump through a bunch of hoops such as a separate phone app other than the Apple app. And if so can the songs be changed from the app?

• Asked by Paul B from Woodbury
• 05-Apr-2019
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Can I ask Siri to play radio stations that *aren't* on Apple Music? (e.g. "Play BBC Radio 2")

I am thinking of replacing my Amazon Echo with a HomePod but I want to be sure the HomePod can do what I want it to.

I have an Amazon Echo and every morning I ask it to "Play Radio 2" or "Play Virgin Radio" and it will play those radio stations. I can't seem to do this with Siri on my iPhone, so assume I won't be able to do it on the HomePod either. I don't want to use Airplay for this.

Is anyone doing this successfully?

• Asked by Daniel N
• 08-Apr-2019
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Can I replace my Radio Alarm Clock with a HomePod?

Right now I own a Bose Wave Radio Alarm Clock which I use to wake up on a workday at 6am playing BBC Radio 1 via an ariel. I am interested to know if HomePod can replace this device? I fully aware that HomePod does not have a tuner or ariel however, could I simply setup an alarm on HomePod and stream BBC Radio 1 or maybe even Beats1 (which I have still never listened to because the only time I listen to the radio is in a morning..)? It seems like such a simple task for such a supposedly smart speaker, especially since I believe the Amazon Echo and Google Home are both capable of this feat. If it can then I will seriously consider buying one, if the answer is no then unfortunately, I definitely won't be.

• Asked by Paul B
• 11-Feb-2018
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can homepod be used with hive or tcp products

i have a few smart plugs, bulbs etc, hive and TCP brands. Can Apple Homepod be used with them?

• Asked by Janice M
• 16-Mar-2019
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can i plug my iPhone into this system so it recharges while playing music

HomePod recharging station

• Asked by Susan G from Litchfield Park
• 20-Sep-2018
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Does HomePod work with public WiFi that requires login info?

I want to use my school wifi that requires a username and password, my iphone automatically connects to it but not sure if homepod will work as well (not sure if the wifi is WPA or not)

• Asked by Alrik C from Hong Kong
• 14-Dec-2018
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Can I set up the home pod with my mac book pro?

• Asked by Sandra F
• 04-Apr-2019
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