A:AnswerYour 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.
A:AnswerNot yet. Apple has promised that with Airplay 2 they will enable multiroom support. However, until Sonos implements Airplay 2 (and they've said they will) you cannot play them together in a multiroom setup. I'm currently able to Airplay to my Sonos home theater through the Apple TV. If you have an Apple TV and want to play them together, you should be able to do that as soon as Airplay 2 is released.
A:AnswerThe treble is very balanced and a bit rolled off and not what I would call a bright speaker. This will vary from track to track but I suggest listening to some of your favorite demo tracks to get a feel.
A:AnswerYes and No.
No, this device specifically does not require a service fee. BUT to use it best, it helps to have an Apple Music account which does have a fee. Its not useless without Apple Music, but its not its best.
A:AnswerThe smart capabilities are lacking campared to Echo and google home but the main focus is the speaker. The HomePod is one of the best bluetooth speakers out there right now. If u looked up any reviews on youtube you would know why its so expensive. I wasnt sure how the price was justified at first but after researching it I realized why.
A:AnswerWith AirPlay, you can connect your Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV to the HomePod. Any audio played on these devices can be streamed to the HomePod for wireless audio.
A:AnswerHi, I heard HomePod has been discontinued, is not a great deal though, it got a lot of bugs while operating with HomeKit, HomePod is an amazing speaker to connect to Apple Tv for movies and operate Siri with your voice, saying forward or rewind a minute or 5 minutes or start from the beginning, is excellent and quick, but it sucks as a smart speaker with HomeKit with lights, sometimes doesn't recognize your music library, says there's nothing there in your music library, even though I bought a lot of music aside of my Apple Music Subscription, and too expensive for the basic features, sometimes you ask for lights or make a call or translate anything, but it responds anything else like you got to go to settings again and crap like that, to re-associate account, and I dont really know why, I am an advanced user with settings so I do not recommend it anymore, regards
A:AnswerI don’t believe so. Or, not as an output that works with the sound bar. You may be able to use it as an either/or type of set up where the sound bar plays whatever is on the screen and the HomePod plays Apple TV and music content.
I could be wrong about the 2nd part, but, in terms of it playing in unison with the sound bar, I don’t believe so.
I do think you may be able to control the tv with speaker if you have Siri enabled and the tv is a recognized Apple HomeKit device. If you have Apple TV 4 or above, that remote will be able to control everything as long as you give jog the needed permission in settings. Good luck and hope this helps a bit!
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A:AnswerHi, hope you're Ok, HomePod has cable directly, no adapter like HomePod Mini wich comes with an USB-C 20 watts adapter, refering to your question no accessories with HomePod, the box has got the device itself with the cord plugged and packed in circle below, and its booklet of welcome, HomePod has a thicker cable wich says a 2.5A 125 volts and on the other hand HomePod Mini thinner cable and USB-C 20 watts adapter, regards
A:AnswerTheoretically, it’s supposed to connect to your 4K Apple TV and control via HomeKit app but I guarantee you will have so many connectivity issues you will wish you never bought that BS! Took mine back because I had to reset connection to WiFi and Bluetooth everyday....PASS! Wait for the HomePod 2! Current HomePod is not worth a 75% discount!!
A:AnswerAbsolutely, just setup both HomePods in your Home app under the same wifi network and then you will get the option to pair these two as stereo mode.
A:AnswerNo. It’s very restrictive to the Apple ecosystem, but I’ve found software to use it with my windows pc. I’d doubt such software exists for your application.
