Maybe I'm just really confused about the home pod. Why would there be bugs on the home pod? I barely use Siri on the Home Pod so maybe it doesn't impact me, but it's a speaker system. Why would I use Siri on the home pod and not on the phone or any other device. Maybe we need a thread about Homepod tips or how people use it at home because I use it as a TV speaker and I feel like I am missing out on a lot.
For me, I have two minis -- one at my desk and one next to my reading chair.
My favorite thing about them (this applies to any smart speaker) is that it prevents me from getting distracted -- I can use Siri to do what I need without ever looking at a screen, which almost always ends in me getting sidetracked.
I use them mainly to control my smart lights, and having Siri on them allows me to nearly instantly (when they want to work!!) change scenes, lights, automations, etc depending on what I'm doing (for example, when I watch TV, I have Hue Play Bars add some ambient light behind my speakers, when I'm studying at my desk, the lights near and on my desk turn on and everything else off).
This way, I don't have to use my phone to change lights and scenes which saves time. As well, I don't always have my phone or another device near me to do it.
As well, they come with built in ambient noises so I use the "fireplace" sound (hey Siri, play fireplace sounds) when I'm studying or need to focus. I also use Siri to define words as I'm studying or reading.
I sometimes use them as timers as well.
I used to use them as speakers with AppleTV and they were great! I was able to use them to adjust the volume, play/pause and the like, but don't watch TV enough so decided they'd be better used where they are now.
Rarely I use them to quickly send a text or to make a quick phone call while not needing to stop what I'm doing or look at anything. It's especially helpful when I'm in bed haha
