“I sometimes play Pandora and downloaded music from my Macbook Pro. I want something that will be compatible. In addition I work and my mother is prone to falling would this work for her to call for help if needed? Or do I need something different?”
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Your mother would need another apple device nearby to make a call with the HomePod. The device itself can't make cellular calls but it can piggyback off another cellular device on the same network. If you are concerned about falls, the new Apple Watch Series 4 could be used as it has fall detection. If you got a cellular model for her, she could also request emergency help as well. It seems a bit strange to choose an Apple Product that she would need to charge every two days when you could get her a LifeAlert or something like that. I guess the fall detection feature is nice. Regarding using it to play back music, the HomePod is both a wifi and bluetooth speaker. This means you can use either technology for playback which gives you good range options. You can also initiate playback from any device or streaming service that can connect over bluetooth or wifi. This includes your laptop and Pandora.
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Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.I asked Siri if she could dial 911, and she asked me if I wanted to proceed. Therefore, I believe you can ask Siri to call 911.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Yes this would AirPlay your pandora. Also, with the recent update, you can make calls from homepod
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Homepod does indeed work with Pandora, through ITunes. And, an additional plus, when using iTunes, is that you can also play through additional speakers connected, at the same time (mega stereo). As for making phone calls, very soon, with IOS 12 release, it is supposed to be an added feature, allowing Homepod to use your phone to make calls. :)
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.you can connect via Airplay and you can place a call using HomePod
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