What Software Version Is My Homepod?

1) Open the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. 2) Tap your registered Apple ID name at the top of Settings. 3) Scroll down and tap your HomePod in the list of devices associated with your Apple ID. The serial number and version for your HomePod appear at the bottom.

How do I check my HomePod update?

Select Home , then Home Settings > Software Update. Select HomePod to turn automatic updates on or off. If there’s a new update, select Update. Software Update will also tell you if your HomePod is up to date already, and will show you the installed HomePod software.

What OS does HomePod use?

iOS 12. iOS 12 includes HomePod support for multiple named timers, telephony, music search by lyrics, Find My iPhone, Calendar support for additional languages, and Siri shortcuts. Search by lyrics is only available in English in the US, UK, Australia and Canada.

How do I access HomePod settings?

To access HomePod settings, open the Home app, tap the Home tab, long press on the HomePod tile, and tap the Details button in the bottom right-hand corner.

Does HomePod need updating?

By default, HomePod and HomePod mini will automatically install new software updates, but you can manually check for updates in the Home app on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch or Mac.Make sure that your device is updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS or macOS.

Can you use HomePod without Icloud?

Yes, your Apple HomePod can play music or podcasts via Airplay, without the need for a Wi-Fi or internet connection.

Does HomePod mini have Dolby Atmos?

HomePod now supports Lossless and Dolby Atmos, here’s a workaround for HomePod mini. Apple released today HomePod 15.1 Software with the long-awaited Lossless and Dolby Atmos support.For example, the original HomePod can play songs in Lossless and with Spatial Audio enabled even if you only have one speaker.

Is the HomePod discontinued?

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 HomePod customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care.

How do I update my Apple pod?

Here’s how to update your speaker.
How to update the Apple HomePod’s software

1. Open the Home app.
2. Tap on the Location icon.
3. Locate the Speakers section and select Software Update.
4. Pull to refresh on this page to force the HomePod to look for the update.

Why can’t I update my HomePod?

Answer: A: First reboot your router and power cycle the HomePod, then try again. If it still won’t update either manually or after leaving overnight with automatic updates enabled try the Press the top of HomePod to reset it method from Reset HomePod – Apple Support, and then try to get the update once more.

Where is the 8 digit code on HomePod?

The serial number is on the bottom of HomePod and HomePod mini.

Does HomePod have Bluetooth?

What is this? To clear things up, even more, the HomePod doesn’t use Bluetooth to transfer audio signals.It’s a bit of a workaround and has its own issues, but if you are dying to stream over Bluetooth, it might be your only option. One caveat, though, you need an Android device.

Can you use HomePod as a Bluetooth speaker?

Though HomePod is designed to work with an Apple Music subscription, it is able to play content from some third-party services, or from any service from an iOS device or a Mac using peer-to-peer AirPlay. HomePod does not work as a standard Bluetooth speaker with non-Apple devices using a Bluetooth connection.

How do I enable Dolby Atmos on HomePod?

How to listen to Dolby Atmos on your HomePod

1. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Home app.
2. Tap the Home button .
3. Tap Home Settings.
4. Under People, tap your name.
5. Tap Apple Music.
6. Turn Dolby Atmos on or off.

Does the original HomePod support Dolby Atmos?

HomePod 15.1 update has added Lossless and Dolby Atmos to the original HomePod. It’s been a long time coming, but Apple’s HomePod smart speaker finally supports Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and lossless playback via Apple Music.

How many Homepods do you need for Dolby Atmos?

One or two HomePod mini* or HomePod speakers. Other AirPlay 2-compatible speakers are not supported with home theater audio.

What can Siri do on HomePod?

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?”

How do you recalibrate HomePod?

Reset the HomePod’s Sound Calibration
This happens every time the HomePod is moved, so if you want to force a manual recalibration, simply pick up the speaker and put it down again.

How do you change Siri accent on HomePod?

Open the Home app and find your HomePod in the list of Favorite Accessories.

1. Long press or 3D touch on the HomePod.
2. At the bottom of the screen, tap details.
3. Scroll down to Siri. Choose Siri Voice in the menu here.
4. Tap Siri Voice and choose the accent and gender for the voice that you wish to use.

Does HomePod support 5GHz?

The larger ‘OG HomePod’ supports 802.11ac at 5GHz and 2.4GHz at 802.11n.In the client view of UniFi it even tells you the specific standard the device is connecting at, 11na for the HomePod mini and 11ac for the OG HomePod.

How do I connect my HomePod to Wi-Fi?

Set up and use HomePod mini and HomePod

1. Plug HomePod in to power.
2. Unlock your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and hold it next to HomePod.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions to choose your HomePod settings.
4. When asked, center HomePod in the viewfinder on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to complete pairing.