Best accessories for HomePod 2022

Apple's HomePod makes for an excellent home theater speaker, but to take advantage of its capabilities, you need the Apple TV 4K. In our recent review, we hailed the Apple TV 4K as being the "best Apple TV ever made" thanks to Dolby Atmos support and the ability to set the HomePod as the default speaker for all of your movies, shows, and games.

If you go the home theater route with a pair of HomePods, VIVO's speaker stand set can help with surround sound placement. This universal 23-inch stand set from VIVO supports up to 22 pounds each — plenty for the HomePod — and it includes a built-in cable management system to hide the power cable.

Plug just about anything into the Eve Energy smart plug and turn it into a smart appliance with energy monitoring. In our review, we loved how simple it was to set lamps, fans, and more to turn on and off even when not at home in our hands-on review. Once set up, a couple of words to your HomePod is all you need to control your devices.

If you travel with your HomePod, a protective case is a must. This shockproof — and semi-waterproof — case perfectly fits your HomePod with a handy built-in carrying strap that makes hauling it around a breeze.

This inexpensive silicone pad protects both your HomePod and surfaces in your home. Available in six colors, AWINNER's pad absorbs vibrations from your smart speaker, which could lead to marks on wood; plus, an anti-slip rubber grip keeps your HomePod from sliding around.

Get your HomePod up and out of the way with this heavy-duty steel wall mount from Allicaver. The design is simple, but it's a custom fit for the HomePod with two matching finishes. A ring around the middle holds your HomePod securely on the mount.