“What else do I need in addition to the HomePod? Any special plugs? Do you pull it out of the box, plug it in, pair it with your iPhone, iPad, MacBook and you're done? Does the MacBook need to be in the room to play downloaded music from this device?”
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You just take it out of the box, plug into the outlet. Hold your iphone near it, your phone will guide you through the setup. You don’t need MacBook in the same room to play music. As long as your MacBook or iPhone in the same WiFi with the HomePod, you can play music anywhere.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi. I got one of these a few weeks back for my office. I loved it so much I went back and got a second. Set up is super easy. Plug it into the wall and your phone prompts you how to set it up. It connects to your WiFi so you can be farther from it than with a blue tooth speaker. I use my Apple Music subscription to play whatever music I feel like listening to. If you are playing downloaded music from a phone or computer, AirPlay is very stable. This is an amazing product.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.All you need is an iOS device with wifi capability, a home wifi network and 120v outlet nearby. Then you are off the races. The MacBook only has to be on the same network not in the same room. You can have the MacBook in the house and the HomePod on the patio and you are good to go.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You essentially plug it in, if use your iPhone and hold it very close to the top of the HomePod until it prompts you to setup and once set up you are good to use airplay or mirror your MacBook or iPad
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.You don’t need anything. Just pair it with your devices and you're set. I even have mine connected to my ecobee thermostat and I can tell Siri to change the temp.
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