Siri can set multiple timers and name them on
HomePod. Just say "Hey
Siri," then say something like: "Set a 45 minute rice timer."
Say “Hey Siri,” then you can ask things like:
- "How many calories are in an ounce of cheddar cheese?"
- “How much caffeine is in coffee?”
- “How much fiber is in broccoli?"
Start your day. Set an alarm on HomePod and wake up to your favorite morning tune. To keep the good vibes going all morning, just say “Hey Siri, play something upbeat.” With one of the world's largest music catalogs at your command—thanks to your Apple Music subscription—there are more than 70 million songs to hear.
Another possible reason Siri has lagged behind is because of Apple's strict privacy standards. While many virtual assistants collect as much of your data as possible to train their AI, Apple has been vocal about the importance of minimizing and anonymizing that kind of data collection.
Nope it looks like "Hey Siri" is the only way. You're still saying three syllables. It probably reduces some accidental activations by having "Hey" in front. Wouldn't want “serious, seriously, etc.” setting it off randomly.
Select 'More Devices - AirPlay & Bluetooth', where you'll be able to pick your HomePod or HomePod Mini from the menu. After that, you can use Siri to ask HomePod to pause, play, change volume and even ask what song is playing on Spotify.
Just tap the “Audio” or “Speaker” button while the call is active, and then select your HomePod. You can even keep using your iPhone during an active call. Messages behave similarly—just speak to Siri the same as you would on your iPhone. For example, you can say something like, “Hey, Siri, tell Dad I'm running late.”
Siri says 2020 ends today because she follows the 24-hour format. So, when people ask her when does 2020 end or how long until 2020 ends, she sometimes mistakenly interprets this as how long until 8:20 PM. That's all there is to the AI's shocking proclamation.
Tell me a joke. Tell me a story. Sing me a song.
Fun things to ask
- What is your favorite movie?
- Blue pill or red pill?
- Is Jon Snow dead?
- Is winter coming?
- What is your favorite animal?
- I see a little silhouetto of a man!
- I am your father!
- Mirror, mirror, on the wall, who is the fairest of them all?
8 Things You Should Never Ever Tell Your Phone
- Don't ask her medical questions.
- Don't try to find out if Jon Snow is alive.
- Never tell her to show you skin and home parasites.
- Don't search for unknown animals or plants.
- Don't ask her to call an ambulance.
- Don't tell her you need to hide a body.
- Don't tell Siri to call your boyfriend.
A funny "Easter egg" surfaced over the weekend in which you can get Siri to curse. All you have to do is ask your iPhone to define the word "mother."
Don't tell Siri to call your boyfriend. It's because Siri creates tags by adding contacts so if you command her to call your boyfriend she might bring a list of your exes.
Did you know that you can make Siri laugh? You don't have to tell her a joke, you just need to use a special 'nickname' and then listen to Siri try to pronounce it. This guy did it, and the results are hilarious, and honestly, a little bit creepy. It's seriously one of the funniest things you'll see today.
You can also call her any other personal assistant, like Cortana or Android! You can't really change her name, but you can tell her your name by making a contact of yourself or telling her your name!!
We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple will provide customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care.
Assuming you've set up Siri to handle Personal Requests, you can also have HomePod send, read, and reply to text messages.
During the call, touch the "audio" button in your phone app to change the device used for sound input (microphone)/output during the call. From the pop-up drop-down that appears, choose your HomePod for the audio to transfer audio from your iPhone/iPad to your HomePod.
Apple's HomePod is first a music speaker able to play music from your Apple Music catalogue and library. However, you can use the speaker on HomePod as a speakerphone for making and receiving phone calls. This can be useful for conference calls or when you need to be hands free.
Play and control SpotifySelect 'More Devices - AirPlay & Bluetooth', where you'll be able to pick your HomePod or HomePod Mini from the menu. After that, you can use Siri to ask HomePod to pause, play, change volume and even ask what song is playing on Spotify.
Apple's HomePod is the best-sounding wireless smart speaker available, and you can control it by voice using Apple's virtual assistant, Siri. But the HomePod is worth considering only if you're an iPhone owner and a subscriber to Apple Music (or are willing to be)—don't buy it if you want to keep streaming Spotify.
If for some reason you aren't happy with the sound your speaker is creating, pick up the HomePod, lift it in the air, and replace it where you want the speaker to go. This should automatically force the speaker to calibrate the sound again - something that takes seconds, and the audio should be improved.
The HomePod cannot be connected directly to a TV. As a wireless Bluetooth device, HomePod must connect to an Apple TV device via AirPlay to play audio from a television.
The HomePod is for people who want a high-fidelity speaker. The Echo is a nifty little speaker with more features. However, keep in mind that HomePod and Siri will only be able to control your smart home devices only if they're HomeKit compatible, whereas Alexa works with anything that has the "Works with Alexa" tag.
HomePod is a breakthrough speaker with high-fidelity audio that adapts to its location. Both help you take care of everyday tasks with Siri, control your smart home, set up multiroom audio, and send Intercom messages to every room.
Tap Magic Radio, at the bottom of the list, then Music, Sports or whatever takes your fancy. Finally, select and tap a station. Once this is playing, all you need to do is tap the casting icon at the top right - the rectangle/Wi-Fi symbol. Find your HomePod from the list of possible devices and tap it.
