The HomePod is based off using Siri for requests. Seems like a basic function of the HomePod. Siri sucks=HomePod sucks
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Some HomePod Owners Still Plagued With Setup Issues
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The HomePod is based off using Siri for requests. Seems like a basic function of the HomePod. Siri sucks=HomePod sucks
How long have Apple had to develop this since the launch of the first Amazon Alexa?
I'm not so sure about this. I have iCloud Keychain turned off on all devices including my iPhone, and my HomePod setup was quick and flawless. I do use 2-factor authentication, but that was never triggered during setup, and I don't see why it should be needed when setting up a speaker using an adjacent iPhone.
I want to buy one, but if I cannot set it up on my university's network (enterprise) then there's no point.
HomePod needs to work with new APIs (control center's remote control/HomeKit/MediaPlayer API/AirPlay 2). So you'll need to bring over a huge chunk of APIs from iOS 11 to iOS 9. Some of these APIs probably need more CPU power/memory to make it work and knowing iPhone 5's last iOS version supported is iOS 10 and iPhone 4S' last iOS version supported is iOS 9, Airplay may not perform correctly.
It appears that the HomePod software has a HomeKit inheritance problem.
Nothing to do with music. As a HomeKit hub, the HomePod must proxy for any existing home automation configuration already in place.
My take:
- If the current HomeKit configuration is NULL (empty), then the initialization of HomePod will be seamless (as long as the keychain and two-factor authentication are iCloud enabled.)
- Else, if the current HomeKit configuration is NOT NULL (there are active scenes in place), then the initialization may fail to inherit and proxy HomeKit properly (requiring a reset of the existing scenes).
There is no easy and direct way to reset an ill-formed HomeKit configuration, requiring a long timeout for the reset to be allowed.
I’m confused. Isn’t HomeKit an SDK for supporting smart devices? If so, why is there discussion of it in end-user facing support documentation?
I'll stick with my Sonos Ones, perhaps the HomePod does sound a little better, perhaps not. But you get 2x Sonos Ones with Alexa for the same price $349. Plus I've had no setup issues at all, including using all the features that the HomePod released without such as stereo mode, and they support Apple Music. The only downside is no Siri integration, though I'm not convinced that is a downside 
Different situation. HomePod won’t be worth my money until Apple fixes Siri. Once they fix that and the setup issues, I’ll get one, but it’s not at that point yet
And I was sold on AirPods from the beginning.
we have been battling siri working at all she will just not respond sometimes. after comparing the home pod to our other speakers and even the B&O bluetooth speaker we had we realize it is just not that big of a deal. it would be good in places like the kitchen if we did not already have two sonos 1's in there. so though it cost me I got my wife this guy since it uses airstream and thats the feature she wants. plus with the B&O speaker it supports more connection options and will stream more services on its won. plus the nice big disc on top lets you do a lot of controlling my blind wife will love that.https://www.beoplay.com/en/products/beoplaym5
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for maybe they have problems? think all apple products are perfect? turn on voicer and you can see bugs all over the place.
A few people had problems setting up their HomePods, therefore none of them work for anyone.
Gotcha.
Some people talk about bugs in iOS and MacOS but never say what they are. What bugs are you referring to?
At first my HomePod worked just fine with AirPlay, but after my first attempts, it mysteriously quit working for both control and audio output from iTunes on my Mac and for audio output via AirPlay from my AppleTV. No amount of restarting everything (Mac, iPhone, HomePod, AppleTV, AirPort router) solved it.
However, another user on another forum noted the same problem and thought to reset the Allow Speaker Access setting in Homekit from "Only People Sharing This Home" to "Everyone". This solved my problem too. The setting "Anyone On the Same Network" also solves the problem. Everything is working great now. Apparently the issue is that MacOS doesn't link directly to HomeKit.
However, another user on another forum noted the same problem and thought to reset the Allow Speaker Access setting in Homekit from "Only People Sharing This Home" to "Everyone". This solved my problem too. The setting "Anyone On the Same Network" also solves the problem. Everything is working great now. Apparently the issue is that MacOS doesn't link directly to HomeKit.
Is that Apple new Connect and Play? Steve Jobs would have thrown this in a garbage.
Least of their worries.
#woodgate
I saw this on the BBC and thought you should see it:
Apple's HomePod speakers leave white marks on wood - http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-43064772
No that is not true. Silicon and rubber can react with certain waxes and oils. Nothing comes off the HP and this is an issue with many things. Why do people spread these clickbait lies?
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Installed many of these and the bridge. Setup was quick and flawless every time.
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Disagree 1000%. Did you even buy one?
Why are you here exactly?
I applaud Apple for doing their _best_ to create a seamless experience. There's so many different factors that they need to account for, it's amazing that it all works as well as it does. I'm sorry for those that run into errors. Apple is not perfect. But the number of complaints that I have can be counted on one hand.
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Sounds to me like you may have an internal home networking issue? Does Siri work quickly from your phone over Wifi?
This overpriced, over hyped product is a total DUD and is worthy for select apple heritage fans and fanatics only.
Trade publication and consumer magazine reviews aside it has limitations, difficult setup for many (read in many blogs not just Mac Rumors), marginal sound quality (powerful yes but that does not constitute quality sound), beautiful yes but so what if the overall functionality is weak (Siri Flaws, Home and connection obstacles etc). I could go on but whats the point as Apple fans will purchase and love it however many if not most clear thinking people will roll their eyes and move on to another better suited choice. Final analysis: Possible but not guaranteed win for the Apple stockholders/board members and lets not forget being held hostage to upgrade to the latest iOS build (lags and all) and last it could very easily be considered "indentured slavery" to the Apple Ecosystem.
As an Apple loyalist and enthusiast I very much wanted to buy and love this product but it just does not cut it especially at the offered price point.
Trade publication and consumer magazine reviews aside it has limitations, difficult setup for many (read in many blogs not just Mac Rumors), marginal sound quality (powerful yes but that does not constitute quality sound), beautiful yes but so what if the overall functionality is weak (Siri Flaws, Home and connection obstacles etc). I could go on but whats the point as Apple fans will purchase and love it however many if not most clear thinking people will roll their eyes and move on to another better suited choice. Final analysis: Possible but not guaranteed win for the Apple stockholders/board members and lets not forget being held hostage to upgrade to the latest iOS build (lags and all) and last it could very easily be considered "indentured slavery" to the Apple Ecosystem.
As an Apple loyalist and enthusiast I very much wanted to buy and love this product but it just does not cut it especially at the offered price point.
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