HomePod Newbie question re unplugging

[emembee]

I have a new HomePod as of today. After getting frustrated that it would not setup as my WiFi network was incompatible, a reboot of my iPad seemed todo the trick after disconnect/reconnect of WiFi and I have it playing and pleased so far with the sound - though Siri is not too accurate finding albums or tracks (I do have Apple Music) But I can live with that.

However more importantly there are no good instructions about using it that I could find. For example, is there an off or on switch, and if not then is it safe for me to just unplug it and put it in another room ? Do Ihave to set it up each time I move? The purpose of it was to be able to share in different rooms by moving it around!

Sorry for what appears to be a ridiculous question but Apple should have made this clearer, unless I missed it online somewhere. Thanks.

 

[StumpyBloke]

No switch, just unplug.

Move to wherever you like and as long as it’s got access to your WiFi it will just work. The only time it being in a different room that would cause any problems if you are using a smart home set up with lights etc. By default the HomePod will only turn off or on the lights in the room that it believes it is in.

 

[emembee]

No switch, just unplug.

Oh great thanks! An unrelated question is that Siri wont add a track or album to my music library saying I do not have an Apple Music sub but I do. Is there a setting somewhere, looked in Home app but cant see anything.

Feel such a dumbo, but then Apple should provide clearer setup instructions.

Thanks.

 

[StumpyBloke]

On your iPhone and/or HomePod? Restart both?

 

[emembee]

On your iPhone and/or HomePod? Restart both?

Only on the HomePod, do I just unplug it to restart?

 

[StumpyBloke]

Yes. Or long press on it in the home app. Then the cog button at the bottom. Then scroll down. Then reset... then restart

 

[emembee]

Great, all working, thanks Hopefully the last question, I set it up with my iPad not my iPhone. Do I need to set it up again with my iPhone as well?

ITS ok, its working now, sheesh, Apple need to improve their instructions else I am happy many thanks.

 

[StumpyBloke]

As long as Home in enabled in iCloud on iPhone and iPad all will be synced across.

Enjoy.