Top 10 Everyday HomePod Mini Uses! Why You Need One
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Күн бұрынIf you are Getting Started with Apple's HomePod mini, HomeKit or Siri. They are capable of a lot more than you may think. I want to show you how to do more. I put together a list of 10 HomePod mini Everyday uses to give you some ideas. You can take incoming calls, send messages, play music, control your smart home, use intercom, add reminders or calendar events and much more.
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:45 1. Timers & Alarms
02:10 Benefits of HomePod Mini's
02:50 2. Calendars
03:30 3. Reminders
04:11 4. Messages
05:40 5. Intercom
06:33 6. Music & Podcast
08:13 7. Pair Mini with Apple TV
08:49 8. Calling
09:46 9. Handoff
10:29 10. Smart Home Control
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@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
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@erintherapy 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Craig! Question: (Thank you so much! I find your reviews information and enjoy your energy in them!) I'm thinking of converting my home to HomeKit, but learned that I would have to completely buy a new house thermostat. Do you know if there is a HomeKit house thermostat that 1- WON'T auto-lower when I leave, and 2- that I can still control while NOT on my wifi? I change my thermostat from my phone right now before I get home if I'm gone for more hours than expected, or for more extreme weather than expected while I'm traveling. Your expertise may save me HOURS of research!!! Hope you can help! Thank you in advance.
@scotiajinker8392 2 жыл бұрын
That delay when u asked about meditation timer would make me throw Siri out of the window.
@JonahhChavarria Жыл бұрын
sounds like you need to meditate 😂
@DennisEK_ Жыл бұрын
@@JonahhChavarria nah he right. Siri is slower than politics in exercising the will of our commands.
@Asaph07 Жыл бұрын
Hilarious 😂comment😂
@ferret63 Жыл бұрын
Same. My google home does the same 😔
@itsme4505 10 ай бұрын
I agree
@GameingWiz 2 жыл бұрын
Couldn’t find a need to purchase a HomePod mini…until this video! Great video and thank you for not editing the response time for Siri. Those things matter and shows that your reviews and tips are authentic. Great job 👏
@videoeditingprojects2355 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for bleeping out the Siri’s so my own Siri doesn’t activate every time 😂
@geek2330 2 жыл бұрын
I’d like to see if they can improve on the delay when you give the HomePod mini a command, there seems to be a very long pause sometimes
@DANERNI 2 жыл бұрын
I just checked my phone because I thought it would be faster, but not really also experienced that bad internet connection will delay Siri as well... but all in all, Siri is still bad, no follow up questions etc........ But I do like your video and the additional information what's possible , thank you
@antonymaw6569 2 жыл бұрын
@@DANERNI PPP Pvt up
@Elite_Aviator 2 жыл бұрын
I find that the delay is contingent on Wi-Fi strength to the HomePod mini.
@brendomiryr 2 жыл бұрын
Apple has appeared to fall far behind in the personal assistant space. It’s bizarre how it’s been this long and we’ve gotten barely any improvements. When will we get an official Siri 2.0? Technically they never announced she wasn’t beta anymore.
@weedywet 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, using my iPhone directly or CarPlay is MUCH faster
@videoeditingprojects2355 2 жыл бұрын
I like what Apple is doing here. I just feel that they aren’t pouring as much recourses in as they are on their other things like iPhones, iPad, etc. Also, I feel that the person they picked for director of Apple Home is not doing his job compared to those for other Apple products, and it shows through. They have so so so so so much potential. The hardware is there, the software is there but needs to be overhauled.
@AudrianaIzarraras 6 ай бұрын
Fr. Cause a cord??????
@JacyndaMinor 4 ай бұрын
Don’t you have to have the specific and limited smart devices that apple HomeKit lists? I’m confused about this. I’m using google home right now with all sorts of generic smart bulbs and a thermostat and smart plugs and whatnot. None of those devices are on the like 20 item list of things I can use with apple home kit. They all connect to google. Will getting a mini change this? And/or can I connect it through google home?
@digitalclips 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I learned a lot. Thanks.
@robingibson419 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought my girl one for Valentine’s Day she loves it!!!
@picnicphoto 2 жыл бұрын
I have 2 original large Homepods in stereo which I love and they have gotten better with each upgrade--I use timers, use REminders and add to lists, call or message, music of course. I never touch the HOmepods. I wanted one in the BR to listen to radio :(CNN and MSNBC) or music (may tell Homepods to play everywhere) when I'm in there or near--so bought a Mini awhile ago. I had an Echo Dot in there--really disliked it--so the Mini was just right. Have considered adding another that will be more of a floater (I have done that with the BR--moved to LR and onto covered porch). Oh, do use Mini for music until sleeping also--tell it to set a sleep timer. I rarely ask them to answer questions--find I get better info from using Ipad or Mac. or phone.
@olivergroves2007 2 жыл бұрын
Got 2 blue HomePod minis and I love them!
@meaganlopez7328 2 жыл бұрын
Sold. Only took this one video. Thank u. Now, just gotta figure out how many we “need”. :)
@Darealwessam 2 жыл бұрын
I am so excited I just ordered ny first one
@cosmictyger 2 жыл бұрын
2 OG HomePods sound amazingly wonderful…. probably too much for apartments or bedrooms… if other people are home 😉 The mini’s are wonderful addition…. also… Thread would have been nice if added to the OG’s, but it definitely adds zip to the experience with minis and Nanoleaf lights!
@reece3134 2 жыл бұрын
what’s up craig i’m looking at your video because i actually order the homepod mini looking forward to these features and especially Stereo for Music
@JaimeHuffman 2 жыл бұрын
Craig, Another excellent video. How do you get intercom to go to phones and AirPods? Tried and it didn’t work. Maybe I’m missing a setting ? Hope they make Siri respond faster ! Have a great weekend!
@ronm6585 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Craig. 👍🏻
@chanmarr8118 2 жыл бұрын
This was very informative! I was contemplating getting one but wanted to know what exactly I’m buying. Thanks!
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. Glad it was helpful. Thank you for watching.
@c.daubz.5386 Жыл бұрын
Good informative video👍👍
@cosmictyger 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! This was expansive and a welcome addition to my understanding of HomePods’ usefulness!!
@Hacks_con_LVMX 8 ай бұрын
Yes, planning on buying. I wish it was close by to go and see in person.
@chiparooo 2 жыл бұрын
Cool! Just picked up my first Mini. Thanks for sharing!
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Hope you enjoy it.
@beatrizteixeira6940 9 ай бұрын
Very good product, Invest in it and you will do very well.
@BornAgainFarmGirl 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought my first Home pod mini in blue 💁🏻♀️ .
@BreakTime10101 2 жыл бұрын
Craig, are these good for phone calls? I would like to get one for my elderly mother so she can hear phone calls better. Is it easy to transfer phone calls onto the speaker, how does that work? What do you think? Thanks
@Tailsnpaws 2 жыл бұрын
Siri is painfully slow. I noticed that many improvements were bestowed upon Alexa. Speed and accuracy among them. We never had, "wait a sec" coming from Miss A. Good video though Craig. Always informative. Thanks.
@jblas82 2 жыл бұрын
My iPhone only tells me "Just a sec" when I have a painfully slow data connection while out and about. While on wifi, I never have this issue. Could it be that he doesn't have a fast wifi connection? Or is the homepod mini just that slow?
@armandolucero9522 2 жыл бұрын
@@jblas82 I’ve never had an issue with my HomePod being this painfully slow, typically it may say “one sec” when I request to turn on lights but the light come on while she says it(not after). It could just me an internet issue.
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
Hello John and Armando, this has been happening more since the latest update. Internet is very strong. I have seen a few others say that have seen more of it. But like you said, I have heard the “one sec” and the scene has already run. I don’t edit feature demo speed so the good and bad shows. With some of these you get the slow ones. One thing I do wonder is if any of it has to do with not using a feature regularly. With the combination of voice match and personal request, does it add anything to a lesser used features. Thanks for watching.
@jua7265 2 жыл бұрын
I use HomePod and Siri very regularly all throughout the day/night and rarely have anything but instant replys. Alexa has also become fairly stable too. What I have experienced is if a specific Siri module is unavailable , such as timers, there will be the ‘just a sec’ response (while other requests are immediate) but Siri speed has certainly been increasing since Apple localized the service rather than entirely based on server-side services.
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
Thank Jua for sharing your experience. That is good to hear another hands on use other than me.
@Wwehrwolfoz 10 ай бұрын
Just ordered one white can’t wait thanks
@CraigsTechTalk 9 ай бұрын
I hope you enjoy it. Thank you for checking out the video.
@djnovak8706 2 жыл бұрын
Planning on buying one
@abhishes 2 жыл бұрын
great video thank you so much for doing this.
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching it.
@mikedavis6299 2 жыл бұрын
Thinking about buying Homepod mini(s) and Apple TV. I'm using sound bar on Sony TV. Can I continue to use sound bar and not use sound from mini? Or can I add mini and use with sound bar speakers? Will a home pod in the same room as TV interact or interfere with soundbar or vise versa? What type of exterior/interior cameras do you recommend? What is reason for Siri response being slow as per some of these posts? Appreciate your recommendations and input from your viewers. Thanks
@isaach2621 Жыл бұрын
Hey Craig I got a question can you use the HomePod like alexa. I use it to detect when I walk into a room to turn the lights on and when I leave to initiate guard mode, is there anything similar on the HomePods?
@curtispazarjr4985 2 жыл бұрын
Great review!!!!!
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for checking out this video too. Have a great day.
@garethjones5068 2 жыл бұрын
You sir are going to make me a fully Apple household at this rate!
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
For helping you join the right side, I expect a big thank you and a hug if I see you in person. For now, I will just say you are welcome Gareth. 😀👍
@garethjones5068 2 жыл бұрын
@@CraigsTechTalk I think your conversion of me is my reward for the Echo Auto I bought you........& you no longer use 😢
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
That is awesome Gareth. I still use it. It just doesn’t live in my car. I do hope you enjoy the Apple world, especially after getting your daughter a new phone. She should be a good test for you. I get it now, you get to have her be the beta tester for your own phone.
@tinafriesen6981 Жыл бұрын
I’m planing on getting one
@badboy4lyfe88 2 жыл бұрын
Is there any way to make shopping lists and add items by audio to it?
@mohitgadre4290 2 жыл бұрын
I got my parents some HomePod minis for Christmas. But they’ll never see this comment so my secret is safe 🎄🤫
@ahmedsherif11 2 жыл бұрын
I know your parents and i am going to spoil it 😎
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
That is a great gift. I hope my kids buy me cool tech gifts when I get older. Hope they enjoy it.
@CBigsby 2 жыл бұрын
I am telling your parents.
@johnny2003 2 жыл бұрын
Already sent this to them.
@JonSaunders. 2 жыл бұрын
Me too
@johnw3794 2 жыл бұрын
I've got Amazon Alexa. Would it make a difference if I get this homepod? Or will it be roughly the same
@RafalPiekarski 2 жыл бұрын
How have you setup the”coffee machine press”? Could you share what tech you’ve used for it?
@lucysmitherson1992 2 жыл бұрын
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@javianjohnson8746 2 жыл бұрын
Ok 1:58 that's pretty sophisticated
@twitchster77 Жыл бұрын
01:10 That was... ... ... Amazing!
@WmH2 2 жыл бұрын
I have been trying to figure out how to set up the automation for when an alarm goes off on my HomePod… you mention the tip at 1:58, but I can’t seem to find it under automation inside HomeKit or Shortcuts on my iPhone.
@cnovalles73 Ай бұрын
This video is two years old and I'm only watching it for the first time and REALLY hope the response time is better by now cause I just ordered one 😂😂
@CraigsTechTalk Ай бұрын
I really hope you enjoy yours and it performs well for you. Thanks for watching.
@ronl8495 2 жыл бұрын
I ordered one in the blue color! 😎
@dr.mainakchakraborty9297 Жыл бұрын
Hi, please tell me one thing, if i download some music in my iPhone ( from any source in internet) , and save it in my phone..can i play it with HomePod mini, just like i play it in my bluetooth speaker ?
@siddhartha6511 Жыл бұрын
The attention to detail in this video where you have beeped “hey siri” is appreciated as it otherwise would have woke my siri.
@CraigsTechTalk Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much. I try not to drive you all crazy triggering your devices. I appreciate your comment and you watching.
@froadindan8695 Жыл бұрын
This video is making my homepods go bananas lol
@ashleyhairston5218 Жыл бұрын
Yes I am about to get a HomePod Mimi’s in July
@CraigsTechTalk Жыл бұрын
Very cool Ashley. I hope you enjoy it.
@PeppesPizzaPie1 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, finale got my set. Apple decided not to see them in Holland, Belgium and Luxemburg. So were stuck with a English Siri :-) And NO help from them :-( I have a problem with Siri, she/he speaks so soft that I nearly have tp put my ear on the speakers yo hear her/him. When I put the sound up, only the music will go louder, not Siri? You happend to know how I get the volume of the Siri voice higher? Would be grateful :-)
@EddieFerb 2 жыл бұрын
Hi I bought two HomePod mini in February 22. Set up both on iPhone 13 (iso 15.5). Everything worked fine, but last week one of HomePod stop speakers. Then, I reset factory but can’t (Re)set up, messages said (“Setup Failed (-6753)”). I did everything: iOS downgrade to 15.4.1 the same of HomePod mini. restore HomePod mini to factory using touch red lights, through iPhone n MacBook Pro. But I can’t set up. HOW FIX IT AND SET UP?
@dacvidz Жыл бұрын
Have you figured out how to make Homepod a good enough alarm clock to replace Echo Dot alarms? Seems like I cannot snooze unless I use the alarm sound... and if I use the alarm sound, I cannot lower the volume of the tone? Also the wifi dependency... give me some ideas... would like to split from Echo devices. All I can think of is using iPhone for alarms, but then there is no voice snooze which has been really nice on Echo devices.
@nickt4707 Жыл бұрын
hey 👋. a quick question do the HomePod use two languages? ma girlfriend is a german I speak english we don’t know how to set the HomePod to speak two languages will be great if you would help use out with you tips have watch most of videos great!😊
@philipmoriau599 2 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised by the delay here. I use siri often on my watch, phone and via carplay and I usually don't have this kind of delay. Did you have a bad wifi connection or something or is this specific to the homepod?
@mencibenci 2 жыл бұрын
it’s specific to the homepod, all my minis do this, they’re on super fast 5ghz wifi, but they’re still pretty stuttery :(
@cell1540rol 2 жыл бұрын
It depends on what kind of day Apple’s horrible servers are having. Some days my HomePods work fine, other days they are super slow.
@bellemac9789 Жыл бұрын
@sherylchilders6 Жыл бұрын
I use the homepod mini to control my apple tv hands free (play, pause, start over, etc). You still have to use the Apple TV remote to search and play something new, but it also has voice control, so 🤷🏻♀️
@geoffclarke8434 2 жыл бұрын
Sound wise, would you say the apple home pod mini was better than the Amazon echo plus. Thanks
@alexanderengstrom8284 2 жыл бұрын
Much better
@terrycarlton6991 2 жыл бұрын
Currently using 6 mini’s in the house. Just added 2 orange mini’s to supplement my home theater
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. I like the orange stereo pair idea.
@windyadiyatna7912 2 жыл бұрын
Can 6 minis play the same music together? I wonder bcause i need this than harman kardon for my FNB business
@Almonerable Жыл бұрын
Can you use them as external speakers for a MacBook?
@windyadiyatna7912 2 жыл бұрын
i wonder, can you control homepod minis while you outside the house?
@LJG999ab 5 ай бұрын
Most reviewers miss a key aspect of the mini. First and foremost it is a music speaker- an excellent one. It is not how loud it is- but the quality of the sound. This is a byproduct of excellent design and advanced technology. It can function as very good TV speaker when used as a stereo pair. But beyond this, as part of the Apple ecosystem, it helps make music more accessible. As for its home automation capabilities- these are fine. But its musicality is what makes it a superb choice .
@Itsjrob_ Жыл бұрын
How do you connect all of those things ? 😂that’s insane ! I just bought one today I’m picking it up later on I’m super excited
@CraigsTechTalk Жыл бұрын
Very cool. I hope you have been enjoying your HomePod. As for how to hook up everything, just buy stuff. All of it is so good at walking you through setup. People can't use this stuff if it wasn't. As for the rest, it's nice how it connects to so many Apple apps.
@jonresanovich154 Жыл бұрын
Plan on buying one
@CraigsTechTalk Жыл бұрын
Very cool. Thanks for watching Jon.
@trebm3 Жыл бұрын
My biggest question here. Outside of better sound as a speaker why wouldn’t you do any of this on your phone which most people carry around with them at all times
@Chasingdreamsnothighs 5 ай бұрын
For me personally when I get home i leave my phone in my sleeping room along with my apple watch. The Homepod is in my work/lounge room and comes in handy for certain things.
@1607trojan 2 жыл бұрын
Great tips. Are you able to link two Apple accounts to one speaker? Would like to have my wife have access to her stuff also.
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
You can invite someone to be part of your home. I have my wife under her email from her iCloud account. Once they are part of the home, then things like music and other items will use their services.
@aerosmith23 Жыл бұрын
All I have is a IMAC 27in...will this work with it? I have no IPhone
@FoundationBibleStudies 2 жыл бұрын
Thinking about getting one
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
HomePod mini is great. Thanks for watching.
@M.r6365 3 ай бұрын
Can this be used with android and windows laptops?
@windycity7816 2 жыл бұрын
I LOVE MY HOMEPODS I DONT HAVE ANY PROBLEMS WITH THEM
@noahvega7589 4 ай бұрын
im planing to get one home pod
@lesliem4483 2 жыл бұрын
Question! How did you add the actions and get your mini to do things without having to ask it to do all of it? Thank you!
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
All the scenes and automations I write are within the home app. Under automations you can use sensors, voice, time and a couple of other options to trigger an automation. Those automations in the home app give you control over your different devices. If automations can’t cover it, shortcuts may cover it. But most of my stuff is done in automations.
@carlosviteri5739 Жыл бұрын
hello , do you know how to set Siris volume separate from the audio ex: low music to sleep and I ask siri the time and she response at that low level sound and can not understand her that low, did I make sense lol thank you for your time sir
@janamkirkland 2 жыл бұрын
Craig, How did you get your curtains to automatically open at a certain time? What device did you use and was it HomeKit compatible?
@videoeditingprojects2355 2 жыл бұрын
I’m sure you can look it up. And it would have to be HomeKit compatible. Just look up “automatic curtain opener for Apple HomeKit”
@gourabjitsingha8056 2 жыл бұрын
i think it would be awesome if apple ties up with Sony for smart tv.
@sebastianorzel227 2 жыл бұрын
i wanna buy one of them but i’m not sure about sound quality
@jsnadow900 2 жыл бұрын
I am planning to buy two blue home pod mini’s
@runforrestrun1965 Жыл бұрын
What’s the difference between a mini HomePod and a full sized HomePod? Do you need the full-size one then get the minis after to extend range etc?
@MrOzzy281 Жыл бұрын
They are separate, not even sure they do the big ones anymore
@cellularrepublic1 2 жыл бұрын
I've noticed Siri has been saying "one moment" "just a sec" more then usual lately. Especially on my homepod mini's
@christophercrawford2736 2 жыл бұрын
*more than
@mencibenci 2 жыл бұрын
yup, it’s been pretty slow and stuttery lately
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it had been annoying. I would love to cut that stuff out. But it has been happening. Thanks for watching.
@giacap6180 2 жыл бұрын
Hi guys. Not an expert whatsoever, but this has a lot to do with your internetconnection. Or the homepod needs to be updated. Haven’t had any problems with any of my homepods 😄
@Fievelavie 2 жыл бұрын
It’s a fail
@kianjae5537 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Does the HomePod allow for automations to run automatically? I just set up a few lighting automations on iOS shortcuts.. but rather than running seamlessly on their own, I receive a notification on my phone asking if I’d like to run each automation. Is there any way I can fix this without an apple hub?
@justinriley7325 2 жыл бұрын
In the shortcuts app change it from “ask before running” to “run automatically”
@kianjae5537 2 жыл бұрын
@@justinriley7325 I have turned off “ask before running”, but continue to be asked anyways… maybe I’ll try restarting my phone to see if that makes a difference, but I’m pretty sure this isn’t working for me
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
I believe here are certain devices or shortcut options that can’t run without confirming. I feel like I had a shortcut a while back that there was one shortcuts I could not get to run. If it works for you, make a personal automation that tells a shortcut to run. You don’t have to confirm automations.
@kianjae5537 2 жыл бұрын
@@CraigsTechTalk I figured I could just copy and paste the info as well! Enable an automation to run without asking: Some personal automations can run without asking you for confirmation when they’re triggered. In the Shortcuts app on your iOS or iPadOS device, tap Automation . Tap the automation you want to run automatically. Turn off Ask Before Running. Tap Done. The automation will not notify you when it’s triggered. The following automations can be run automatically: Time of Day Alarm Sleep CarPlay Apple Watch Workout NFC App Airplane Mode Do Not Disturb Low Power Mode Battery Level Charger Note: You also may need to set individual actions to run automatically. The following automations cannot be run automatically: Arrive Leave Before I Commute Email Message Wi-Fi Bluetooth
@onewiththestud Жыл бұрын
Spotify also now works with HomePod I am pretty sure
@searay422011 2 жыл бұрын
Would I be able to pair my Aftershokz Aeropex bone conduction head phone with the HomePod Mini due to my SSD (single side hearing Lost) . Happy new year from Canada.
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately you are not able to pair or play any other devices with the HomePods. There is no way to pair Bluetooth speakers like with Amazon Echos.
@searay422011 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Graig for the quick reply and to give me advice on other system.
@leighinibiza 2 жыл бұрын
Just bought a pair to go with my Apple TV 4K so that I can use them as the default speakers through eARC for all devices connected to my TV
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
Very cool. Enjoy your new HomePod minis.
@dominicfry2885 2 жыл бұрын
The minis can’t be set as deduct on Apple TV bit can connect very fast with airplay 2 I’m thinking of getting a second AirPod to do this
@Groovycakes52 Жыл бұрын
I have one of those
@onewiththestud Жыл бұрын
I am planning to buy a apple HomePod mini as it’s easy to connect with the Apple iPhone and it means I can have my light turn on while I am out for security and it can turn on/off when I am leaving/coming hole
@CraigsTechTalk Жыл бұрын
That is great. It is nice to do location based automations. I have my camera change from streaming and recording to just streaming or off if my wife or I are detected at home.
@windyadiyatna7912 2 жыл бұрын
Can 5 homepod minis play the same music together?
@stevevarga1045 Жыл бұрын
Can someone that don’t have access to my phone ask questions from home pod mini to get information
@ilovegodverymuch8791 Жыл бұрын
I just got one to day
@jimmyambrose5453 Жыл бұрын
My current iPhone that's with me just about 100% of the time can do 95% of everything (HomeKit, Siri, reminders, making calls, playing music, etc) mentioned. I'm still trying to figure out the purpose of this speaker besides the actual speaker part. I'm not trying to be a smart ass just the fact that it seems very redundant to have 2 devices that pretty much do the same thing. Also Siri voice won't work with other streaming music subscriptions on the HomePod but will on the iPhone. I believe that's a deal breaker to only support Apple Music when it can be done on the iPhone.
@KenAdams426 9 ай бұрын
How the heck does the intercom work? I tried to test it but only plays off the mini I got.
@itsjonathanbitch 2 жыл бұрын
I just ordered one for Christmas, however I’m kinda overkill. I have both Alexa and Google home in my room and throughout the house. Google is the hub screen, and seems to crash a lot. Alexa sometimes isn’t as smart when requesting music. I’ve high hopes for the HomePod mini, wish it had Spotify tho, Apple Music never really took off in Europe.
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
You do have a full set of assistants. The only thing that makes the HomePod mini ok for non supported service is AirPlay. But it is ridiculous that by now it has not opened up. Especially for outside the US.
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@Zakariah1971 5 ай бұрын
Make a deep space black, make all the tops black, make the cords and block match the speaker color, I would pay $300 for this little beast. The Bass is surreal. 👀
@faengelm 2 жыл бұрын
Can you do one on video calling with FaceTime and Apple TV? I'm interested in how it would work for an elderly relative who has trouble using an iPad for Facetime.
@BlakeFealy 2 жыл бұрын
The Apple TV doesn’t have a webcam so no, but you can just tell Siri to FaceTime someone on your iPad.
@reece3134 2 жыл бұрын
what’s up frank
@reece3134 2 жыл бұрын
What’s up frank
@faengelm 2 жыл бұрын
@@reece3134 I hoping that Apple had added support for a FaceTime USB camera on Apple TV as Amazon has done with their Fire TV Cube and Alexa video calling
@reece3134 2 жыл бұрын
@@faengelm they should in a future update tbh
@vivenreddy 2 жыл бұрын
How do I get to those settings at 2:27?
@stephaniem6283 Жыл бұрын
Wondering if the HomePod will play music from Apple Music by connecting to my Apple TV only without the TV set being turned on. When we leave the house we like to leave on music, but my iPad, phone and watch are usually with me when I leave the house. We don't want to leave the TV set on either. Can I achieve this with HomePod mini?
@CraigsTechTalk Жыл бұрын
You can have the HomePod paired to an Apple TV. But still be able to make request to the HomePod for music and other features. For example I use two HomePods paired to an Apple TV. I can play something through Apple TV and just turn the TV screen off. Or you can ask Siri directly on the HomePod to play music or any of the other features that I mention. Being paired up doesn’t keep it from acting like a regular HomePod
@lrcb40 2 жыл бұрын
I've got one and I don't see what it gives me over my iPhone which I have with me most of the time. A solution looking for a problem...
@brandonortiz7752 2 ай бұрын
I am going around asking KZfaqrs like yourself that are gurus with home automation to ask if they can guide me on trying to get my mother’s iPhone to ring over her apple HomePod mini. She is hard of hearing. As an excuse we can say my daughter lowers the volume of the ringer by mistake when she means to lower the volume for her games. Is there a way to get the iPhone to ring over the apple home pods? I know you can make a call, answer a call from, and transfer a call back and forth to home pod, but is there a way to make all the HomePod ring . Is there something in settings. Maybe an apple shortcut to make. I would really appreciate the help.
@Samberleena 2 жыл бұрын
I just got 1 as a Christmas gift from my company
@CraigsTechTalk 2 жыл бұрын
That is a great company gift. Congratulations.
@sodalite5294 Жыл бұрын
I like them for slow, acoustic songs but other genre songs it’s not great, but I perfer them over Klipsch.
@a.k9072 2 жыл бұрын
Can you show how to play Spotify on home pod mini
@evelynfigueroa1430 Жыл бұрын
Can the Home Pod work only with IPHONE? I have a Google Pixel phone but I do have an IPAD.
@CraigsTechTalk Жыл бұрын
You can set it up and manage it through an iPad. I have a video on getting started with HomeKit and use the iPad for setup. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bt-UjLWpxs6roKc.html
@Liaaaam 8 ай бұрын
Craig's a real one for cutting the 'r' out of Siri
@CraigsTechTalk 8 ай бұрын
I appreciate you 🙏 I try not to drive you crazy triggering your devices. Thanks for watching.
@Siriusly_Sirius 2 жыл бұрын
So, all the things that Apple said these can do? 👌🏼
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