I really need to stop reading the HomePod comment threads. Out of all the threads where us nerds whine like we know what we are talking about, the HomePod ones are the worst.
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HomePod Now Counts Toward Apple Music Device Streaming Limits for Single Memberships, Apple Encouraging Family Upgrades
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Nope. Telling Siri to play music on my Living Room HomePod will pause music on the Kitchen HomePod. It doesn’t seem to matter if it’s music I bought from iTunes playing on one or both, or a mix of Apple Music. Music on one HomePod gets paused if you try to play music on the other HomePod.
No, my fiance is on a family plan with his parents/siblings, and I have my own single user plan. The homepod and my devices use my apple ID.
Music industry is the culprit major labels and indies not Apple don’t know of. Streaming service which allows multiple streams. I love my stereo HomePod setup Siri and HomeKit both function very well. I’ve never had an issue with Siri use it daily for numerous tasks.
Hosting a party with homepods in more than one room? Not everyone might want to listen to the same thing but it is still your house, "your" music, and you could be going between rooms enjoying both.
I have a car and truck.
I am forced to buy 2 policies even though I can’t drive them at the same time.
Amazon products automatically asks which device I want to listen to if I am not on the family plan.
My directv now says 2 screens, not three or four.
Apple simply redefined the usage policy for consistency. I honestly don’t see the issue. Maybe it is an issue because they are Apple or because they’re huge.
I am forced to buy 2 policies even though I can’t drive them at the same time.
Amazon products automatically asks which device I want to listen to if I am not on the family plan.
My directv now says 2 screens, not three or four.
Apple simply redefined the usage policy for consistency. I honestly don’t see the issue. Maybe it is an issue because they are Apple or because they’re huge.
Why?? What logical reason is there for listening to two different songs at once on two devices?
Note that this does not impede you from listening to one song on numerous HomePods at once via AirPlay2. So what's the big deal?
The only offensive part about this is how they push Family Sharing instead of just saying, "Can't play right now because you're streaming on another device. Do you want to stop that device and play here, or cancel?"
Siri with HomeKit works great for me, changing lights, setting scenes, opening closing garage doors, even my sprinklers all work great. The only problem I've had is if I tell her to turn on the living room fan she'll sometimes also turn on the attic fan at the same time.
Controlling HomeKit is one of its strengths, curious what issues or limitations you're experiencing?
Ahh, I see what you’re saying now. That’s interesting. You might just have to either switch the HomePod to his account or become a “Family” with him (which also adds the benefit of sharing apps, iCloud storage, etc.).
Very unhappy about this. Was a great feature for me, I own 2 Homepods.
Seeing how an Apple Music sub is almost required, I thought this was a nice concession from Apple.
I guess they don't care anymore.
Seeing how an Apple Music sub is almost required, I thought this was a nice concession from Apple.
I guess they don't care anymore.
I doubt it has anything to do with Apple. The music entertainment industry managers the number. For example, when Amazon started their service, multiple devices from different venders would play. Not today, one stream only. Just like the article says unless one purchases a family plan.
Now one has to define a device. Sonos comes to mind. Their system a single device, yes. Airplay to multiple devices (venders) no. When playing on Sonos, my Amazon Music cannot be played on the iPad also as an example. But, all Sonos speakers can be played in any combination.
Apple maybe able to get All IOS devices on the same network defined as one device. As they are from one vender. Will see how it goes.
Still one stream, not two seperate music streams.
Comes down to what is a device and only One stream.
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I purchased one HomePod, but given I have sonos in my basement and at work, I have decided I am going to stick with Sonos and build that out. Less friction if I ever decide to leave the ecosystem.
I never used to even contemplate that, but more in more I think for me it makes sense to not be locked down on peripherals just in case.
I never used to even contemplate that, but more in more I think for me it makes sense to not be locked down on peripherals just in case.
If you think this is a needle mover for Apple, you don't understand their business. This is a rounding error.
They likely have other reasons for doing this.
I have a dog and leave music playing for her when I leave. It would be nice to be able to do this without interrupting my ability to play music in the car.
See above.
You can do this on Spotify, single stream while playing a playlist tagged as "offline".
Insurance is a completely different rule of law/thumb. Trying to compare insurance for a home or vehicles is completely missing the point.
DirecTV Now allows 2 as the DEFAULT without paying extra.
Point taken but also proven. Siri doesn't know the different between attic and family.
Not worthless at all to me for HomeKit. I use it all the time to control my house and it works wonderfully.
I really don't see the logic behind this. Are you listening to different songs with each ear? A single membership implies one person and the need to stream two different songs on two different devices at the same time seems like you're most-likely not the only one listening to music. To me it makes sense.