No-go
Apple reportedly tested a portable HomePod that never launched
Apple reportedly tested building a battery-powered HomePod but ultimately decided against launching it.
HomePod (General)
Buyers Guide
Play it loud with the best wireless speaker
Sonos makes the best wireless speaker system currently available. It's simple to set up and use, easy to expand into multiple rooms, plays smoothly, and sounds amazing. There are a few other wireless speakers we recommend. Here are our top picks this year.
Mastering HomePod
If this is your first HomePod, let us guide you through the setup process
If you've just received a new HomePod or HomePod mini, there's plenty to learn. Here's everything you need to know to set up and start using it.
Enhance and display your HomePod!
Protect your HomePod (or your table) with a stand
A stand can protect your HomePod or the table on which you place it. A stand can also enhance your listening pleasure.
Rock out!
The best multi-room speaker alternatives to Sonos
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Going all-in on Sonos means having a premium, wireless music listening experience throughout your household. But what if you're looking for other (perhaps less-expensive) options? Here are some of the best alternatives to Sonos.
Incoming HomePod
Siri gains Dutch support on HomePod, hinting at a HomePod mini launch
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Apple has added support for Dutch to Siri on HomePods, despite the original HomePod having never been on sale in the country. That suggests that Apple could be planning to bring HomePod mini to the Netherlands sooner rather than later.
Buyers Guide
HomePod Buyers Guide 2020
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Considering picking up a HomePod? Let our buyer's guide help you make your choice.
Hey, Siri, crank the tunes!
The HomePod was built for Apple Music — here's how to use it
The HomePod and HomePod mini were made for Apple Music, and if you're a subscriber, it just might be the perfect companion. Here's how to use Apple Music with your HomePod or HomePod mini.
Workaround
This funky workaround adds Bluetooth support to your HomePod
HomePod and HomePod mini don't come with support for Bluetooth out of the box, but this weird and wonderful workaround fixes that.
Hand it off
Keep the music playing wherever you are with Handoff for HomePod
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Handoff makes transferring your tunes between your iPhone and HomePod just a tap away. Here's how to keep the tunes flowing between your devices.