HomePod HomePod “Stereo” Pairing – Does it work yet? [beta]

[ErikGrim]

We’ve seen conflicting reports of stereo pairing working with the latest two iOS 11.3 betas. But it is it just pairing, or are they not yet acting as a pair even after being set up like one? Can anyone give a definitive answer?

 

[The Game 161]

From the reviews the option is there but apple have not activated it yet.

 

[rmg007]

I have two HP. I am running iOS 11.3 Beta 2. When you set-up the second HP it asks if you want them to run in stereo. It then asks whether the HP you are setting up is the R or L speaker. HOWEVER, they currently operate separately and NOT in stereo. Tried it twice. The HPs are NOT communicating with each other.

I suspect it will require a software upgrade the HP as well in order for stereo pairing to function.

 

[ErikGrim]

I have two HP. I am running iOS 11.3 Beta 2. When you set-up the second HP it asks if you want them to run in stereo. It then asks whether the HP you are setting up is the R or L speaker. HOWEVER, they currently operate separately and NOT in stereo. Tried it twice. The HPs are NOT communicating with each other.

Thanks. Good to know so I don’t rush out to buy my second one today 😉

 

[rmg007]

Thanks. Good to know so I don’t rush out to buy my second one today 😉

Yeah, like I did 😉