“Do I have to have an iPad or will this work with my MacBook Pro? Android phone? Does it work with only Apple products or does it work with Netflix Hulu or other online subscription services? How much product and support is available for home automation?”
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The HomePod works with the Apple ecosystem. It will not pair with Android or Netflix. There are numerous HomeKit automation products out there from lights, switches, thermostats, home security hubs, cameras and AirPlay 2 speakers. Be weary of Ring products. They have been promising HomeKit compatibility for over 3 years now. Don’t buy products on the premises of future compatibility.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Any Apple product running a modern OS can use the HomePod.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The Apple HomePod will work with an iPad or Mac computer with Air Play. You can use the HomePod as the sound output on most Apple products (including the Apple TV) via their Air Play function, including taking and making calls. I am not clued up on Home Kit that much, however any rep at Apple would be able to assist with that.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.only works with Apple devices, and you need an IOS device to even get it started. Only works with the Apple ecosystem, though you can airplay to it, so theoretically it can play anything your devices can. But its not really what it does best.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Need iPad or iPhone to set it up. Does nothing with Android, nothing. Can airplay music from MacBook Pro. Basically it does only a few things.... airplay sounds from apple device, control Homekit, play Apple Music, start timer and read a text message. CANNOT access email, calendar or any other app that you would normally expect from Siri. I regret buying it. Hopefully they will come out with some serious updates.
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