The ultimate music authority.
HomePod is built to bring out the best in Apple Music. Just ask Siri and you can play pretty much any song you can imagine.1
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Dimensions
- 172 mm high (6.8 inches)
- 142 mm wide (5.6 inches)
Weight
- Weight: 2.5 kg (5.5 pounds)
Audio Technology
- High-excursion woofer with custom-engineered amplifier
- Array of seven horn-loaded tweeters, each with its own custom-engineered amplifier
- Six-microphone array for far‑field Siri
- Internal low-frequency calibration microphone for automatic bass correction
- Direct and ambient audio beamforming
- Transparent studio-level dynamic processing
- Stereo pair–capable
Audio Sources
- Apple Music1
- iTunes Music purchases
- iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription
- Beats 1 live radio
- Apple Podcasts
- AirPlay other content to HomePod from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV and Mac
Wireless
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO
- Direct guest access2
- Bluetooth 5.0
- Multiroom speaker support with AirPlay 23
Languages
- English (Australia, Canada, UK, US), Mandarin (China (mainland), Taiwan), Cantonese (China (mainland), Hong Kong), French (Canada, France), German, Spanish (Mexico, Spain, US), Japanese
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Can I use HomePod as the speaker for my AppleTV for video content, if so are there any lip sync issues?
- Asked by Sean M from Dungarvan
- on 26 Nov. 2019
Answer
Yes you can. No there are no issues with syncing sound with the timing of the video. The HomePod calYes you can. No there are no issues with syncing sound with the timing of the video. The HomePod calibrates with the video content to address this, so you will not experience any latency between the audio and video streams. - Answered by Mark C from Chicago
- on 30 Nov. 2019
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Can I use HomePod as an alarm clock?
- Asked by Gerardo B from Canberra
- on 24 Nov. 2019
Answer
Yes, you can set up multiple alarms, just like on your phone, through the Home app.- Answered by Alexander S from Redondo Beach
- on 28 Nov. 2019
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does the home pod have an equaliser control to enable preferred sound output
- Asked by Rob B from enfield
- on 28 Oct. 2019
Answer
Not on the device. When using AirPlay, you can set an equaliser preset from your iPhone.- Answered by Nathan M
- on 29 Oct. 2019
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Can two HomePods (paired for stereo) be used as a normal speakers while working on Final Cut Pro without any lag?
- Asked by iZANKY . from 港区海岸
- on 12 Nov. 2019
Answer
I wouldn't use HomePods as speakers for editing. I've tried it with Logic, and over AirPlay, there cI wouldn't use HomePods as speakers for editing. I've tried it with Logic, and over AirPlay, there can be a delay of up to 2 seconds from when you press play to when the audio begins. The video and audio will be matched fine, but there is a delay between pressing play and it actually playing. - Answered by Alexander S from Redondo Beach
- on 28 Nov. 2019
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Can I play BBC Radio 4 through HomePod?
- Asked by WMM R from Windermere
- on 14 Sep. 2018
Best Answer:
Download the BBC Sound app and airplay to Homepod- Answered by Peter B from CARMARTHEN
- on 28 Dec. 2018
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Am I able to connect HomePod to a 3rd party speaker; to enable using Siri functionality but have the audio routed to another, higher-quality speaker?
- Asked by Joe R from Glasgow
- on 19 Aug. 2019
Answer
No, there are no ways to connect HomePod via jacks to any other input OR output devices. It connectsNo, there are no ways to connect HomePod via jacks to any other input OR output devices. It connects via wifi only.
That said, have you listened to a HomePod? It's been tested by audiophiles and rated as the full equal of other systems that, in some cases, cost considerably more. I'm sure there are other, higher-quality systems, also higher-priced; dollar for dollar, the HomePod is pretty amazing.- Answered by John A from NEW YORK
- on 29 Aug. 2019
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