Top 10 Everyday HomePod Uses! Why You Need One

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  • Let's take a look at my Top 10 Everyday HomePod Uses to see why you may need one. The HomePod does do some great stuff for Apple users. You can do Phone calls, messaging, handoff, listen to music, control you smart home, create shortcuts, reminders, notes and more. HomeKit and the HomePod is great for setting up a smart home.
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  • @CraigsTechTalk
    @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +9

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  • @mrThurmenMurmen
    @mrThurmenMurmen 4 роки тому +142

    The fact that you think to mute "Hey Siri" has earned you a sub! :D

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +4

      Hello Cameron, thank you for subscribing and sticking around for more videos. I’m glad that you appreciated the muting of Siri. I do try to avoid triggering devices. Thanks for watching and have a great day.

    • @mrThurmenMurmen
      @mrThurmenMurmen 4 роки тому

      Craig's Tech Talk you’re like the only UA-camr I know who does it. And thank you man!

    • @krislozano0703
      @krislozano0703 3 роки тому

      Exactly! Same here.

  • @Jamestvw
    @Jamestvw 4 роки тому +138

    Thank you for muting out “hey Siri” it triggers my HomePod every time when people don’t

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +4

      You are welcome. Glad to not trigger your device. Thanks for watching.

  • @vaughnamir.6457
    @vaughnamir.6457 3 роки тому +19

    I got one a few days ago. Along with the ios 14 update that auto plays music, my room has been a music haven 24/7 for the past four days.

  • @CityLifeinAmerica
    @CityLifeinAmerica 4 роки тому +6

    You’ve sold me on the whole tapping the phone to transfer sound thing! I already use a lot of HomeKit accessories so having a HomePod is a given.

  • @SaltAndVi
    @SaltAndVi 4 роки тому +4

    Wow, great video. I had no clue homepod could do all of this. Mainly impressed with the way you can send audio to it and bring it back to your phone

  • @abyrathore
    @abyrathore 4 роки тому +1

    A really nice in-depth details video on what a HomePod would do. Thanks to you I just ordered one, it launched in India just a week ago.
    Your reviews are so informative that I ordered my echo show 8 also after watching your video and now this will be my second buy based on your reviews mostly (I have watched dozens on reviews on HomePod in UA-cam though 🤣)
    Thanks and keep these videos coming!
    Cheers all the way from India 🇮🇳

  • @theravos2008
    @theravos2008 4 роки тому

    Another great video Craig, this was really appreciated as by coincidence I ordered a HomePod that was on special here in Australia $170 saving.!I’ll receive it on Tuesday and now can’t wait to set it up using your great videos. All the best Cheers Paul

  • @lauraibarra4299
    @lauraibarra4299 4 роки тому +8

    Omg I loooooove that you bleeped out the S___ & Al__a!! This is so cool!! I’ve had my homepods for 2 years and these definitely come in handy lol

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you for noticing and pointing it out. Glad to hear you are enjoying your HomePods. I think they are great. Thank you for watching.

  • @carlyeremian
    @carlyeremian Рік тому

    This video is still relevant! Yes, the new home pod 2 gen came out, but I just bought (2) used OG HomePods for a great price. So, watching this video made me feel even better! This is still such a good product. Thank you for this!

  • @730Frankr
    @730Frankr 4 роки тому

    Another great review.... Like you, I have under utilized the many features of the HomePod....so appreciate your ideas as always. I would consider purchasing a small "less expense model of the HomePod..."

  • @erikwsince1981
    @erikwsince1981 4 роки тому +4

    This was absolutely great! Thanks for such a video in 2020! Please do more like this, and something to do with the Shortcuts feature that you mentioned at the end.
    Cheers! You've got a new sub in me!

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much Erik. I am glad that you enjoyed the video and are interested in learning more about Shortcuts. I will have to dive into it more myself and share what I learn. Thanks for watching.

  • @56Beauty
    @56Beauty 3 роки тому

    Thanks for this video! You helped me to understand what I was doing wrong.

  • @kenjones5323
    @kenjones5323 4 роки тому

    Excellent video! Learned a ton of new things in a pleasant way. Subscribed.

  • @ianbleach
    @ianbleach 4 роки тому

    Hey, awesome video! Love learning new things about my homepods, and also new ways to use them. I scrolled through a lot of comments and couldn’t see this asked but sorry if it has, any chance you can share that Shortcut for watching TV? Looks amazing 😊

  • @BRaYyANnnn
    @BRaYyANnnn 4 роки тому

    I own two homepods and I use them as stereo speakers for my Apple TV, sound much better than my tv speakers and for music they sound even better , great video, didn’t know how to use the transfer feature correctly till this video

  • @a22jordan
    @a22jordan 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the update Craig, great work

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      You are welcome Alex. Thank you for checking out the video. I am glad that you enjoyed it.

  • @adriangutierrez9812
    @adriangutierrez9812 3 роки тому

    Very nice review. I would love to learn more about shortcuts... I think that was the highlight of your video for me.

  • @nathanmcmahan400
    @nathanmcmahan400 4 роки тому

    Thanks for making this video. Pulled the trigger on one for $200 recently as I don’t think a newer one will be much cheaper than that and the current HomePod is pretty solid. Like the quality of music and base it generates.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +1

      You are welcome. I am glad you enjoyed the video. I am with you and do not see anything as good as the current HomePod being less than $200. Maybe a cheaper mini version. The current HomePod is great. Thanks for watching.

  • @myHomeKithome
    @myHomeKithome 4 роки тому +19

    My HomePod is a vital part of my day. I use it as part of my security system to play alarms based on HOmeKit sensor changes when I'm not home. Great stuff!

    • @TechHeadB
      @TechHeadB 4 роки тому +1

      What security system do you use?

    • @myHomeKithome
      @myHomeKithome 4 роки тому +1

      Brashaad Taylor I use an Aqara hub tied together with an Onvis alarm, and dorm dIY HomePod/HomeKit.

  • @hurley999jb
    @hurley999jb 4 роки тому

    Wish I had this video 2 years ago! Awesome tips - had no idea tapping your phone to it did anything

  • @emanuelblancamoya2693
    @emanuelblancamoya2693 3 роки тому

    Hey Craig, t hanks for the WATCH TV SHORTCUT! Thanks! Will use a NFC tag with that! Love your content and honest opinions!

  • @Bay6Print
    @Bay6Print 3 роки тому

    I bought 3 minis two weeks ago, and when searching for more info on them, I came to this channel and after watching a few tutorials I bought two full size HomePods, even if they discontinued them a few weeks ago. I totally missed out on them because they weren’t available in the Netherlands.

  • @PartyPete199
    @PartyPete199 3 роки тому

    Very good 👏🏽👏🏽

  • @erikwsince1981
    @erikwsince1981 4 роки тому +1

    I love the Reminders part of my Homepod. I use it constantly to add stuff to my shared Groceries list (with my gf). Then when I'm at the store, I pull up those same reminders on my Apple Watch and go shopping, checking off things as I go.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +1

      Reminders is awesome. I do the same thing using the Apple Watch while shopping. It is so convenient. Thanks for sharing and watching.

  • @markdouglas8073
    @markdouglas8073 3 роки тому +1

    Just got another HomePod to mate my first, and they seem set to disappear from the market, but I’m back here for a refresher on how I can use more smart features.

  • @47crazed
    @47crazed 4 роки тому +1

    i use it to call phones, control lights, fan, a/c, control my garage door. also, this is the inly smart speaker than can hear you while playing music on a max volume. the sound quality is GREAT!

  • @mpetrides
    @mpetrides 4 роки тому +1

    I LOVE my HomePods-all of which were purchased on sale for $200 apiece. I resisted buying the HomePod when it was $350 each but at $200 each I think they were well worth the price. Thanks for the video. I always pick up a tip or two from your videos and this was no exception. If you have more HomePod hints, I’d love to see them!

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you Marian. I am glad that you enjoy the videos and the bring some value. That is great you got yours at $200. $200 is a much better price and where it should have been priced at in the beginning to have better success. I think Apple would have more market share if they started at $200. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts.

  • @case98597
    @case98597 4 роки тому +1

    Craig I love your apple reviews, you are to the point. None of that opinion joke stuff. Just business, and honesty. So thank you

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much Kyle. I am glad that you enjoy my style of videos. Thank you for watching and the nice comment.

  • @jeromekwok
    @jeromekwok 3 роки тому

    Thanks for sharing. Are you able to use Homepod as a speakerphone for Zoom or other meeting apps?

  • @theyoutoo12
    @theyoutoo12 3 роки тому +1

    This was a very thoughtful review. I appreciated all shown uses. This might be something I purchase for my room.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  3 роки тому

      Thank you very much. That is very nice of you to say. I am glad that it was helpful for you. Thank you for watching.

  • @samcooper430
    @samcooper430 4 роки тому +8

    You have my attention, I would love to learn more please.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +2

      Thanks Sam, that is great you are interested in learning more. I will have to dive deeper into it. Thanks for watching.

  • @NaptownClassic
    @NaptownClassic 3 роки тому

    Subscribed for your respect for our virtual assistant's wake words. I have Google, Alexa and Siri in this room, so you did me a great kindness!

  • @sameer_7
    @sameer_7 4 роки тому

    Really tempted to get another one now..

  • @slawekpaco
    @slawekpaco 2 роки тому

    Brilliant video ! Lots of detail ! Although I’ve had my HomePods for a few years now I’ve learned something new from your video ! Thank you. In our living room I have Apple TV and two original HomePods set up in stereo. We watch Netflix , Apple TV+ and other streaming apps. Sound quality is unbelievable! Really recommend it!

  • @Bubbles-mz6fv
    @Bubbles-mz6fv 3 роки тому

    I appreciate the relevance of this video right after the Homepod Mini just dropped. Good prediction and rumors were true. Wanted a Homepod but dropping $300 for one in each room was a bit much. Glad they now have a $100 version so I no longer have to consider Alexa or Google's options.

  • @TravelandTech101
    @TravelandTech101 3 роки тому +1

    Great review! Love the sound quality, just a shame I cant add my Bluetooth projector with a firestick.

  • @wendellpowell5838
    @wendellpowell5838 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you for this.. I was on the fence but am really impressed with the handoff and stuff..I do enjoy being able to sync up my echos together for music in all the rooms of the house.. sad to see this isn't available on homepod

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Glad to help. Handoff is awesome and so useful. You can have HomePods join in with a HomePod that is already playing. It is an extra step. It is nice that you can move music that is already playing to another HomePod without starting it over.

  • @kev840
    @kev840 4 роки тому

    Hi Craig. I love your videos and have learned A LOT about smart home gear. I’ve found a new line of z-wave products called Zooz that I haven’t seen anyone online review or talk about. I recently bought a smart switch and blind controller from the smartest house.com (local to me but amazon has it too). The cool thing about this switch is that for 3 way operation you just use a standard 3 way switch, no companion required. It works great with Hubitat, I cannot speak for other hubs a as I don’t have any to test.
    The blind controller is super cool too. It has loads of user programmable parameters, such as open/close position, blind rotation time and a bunch more I can’t even remember. It even has an input for a temperature sensor so you can trigger your blinds to open or close. I am using mine with a linear actuator to open and close a double hung window. So far it’s working great. The controller is super tiny about 1.5 inches square and a half inch thick. It’s designed to go right inside a switch box. Check em out and let me know what you think. Maybe you could even do a review. Keep up the good work!
    PS I am in no way affiliated with Zooz or thesmartest home.com. I’m just a consumer sharing info.

  • @raginishukla3580
    @raginishukla3580 4 роки тому +2

    This is a great video. Thank you!

  • @50deserteagle
    @50deserteagle 2 роки тому

    i wouldn't have consider it Chris but after this video I am on way to purchasing one, thanks for the video.

  • @BrentYork100
    @BrentYork100 4 роки тому

    One nice NFC shortcut I have is set to play music and output to my paired Homepods, works more consistently than tapping the HomePod, ymmv. I have the sticker on my Qi charger and it works great.

  • @sparkster2626
    @sparkster2626 4 роки тому +6

    I’ve had my homepods for 2 years and didn’t know about some of these features! Thank you!
    Also you’ve a new subscriber!

  • @michaelblanchard3587
    @michaelblanchard3587 4 роки тому +1

    Great video! Had no idea about the handoff feature by touching your phone to homepod and ive had one for a year!

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you Michael. Glad I can bring a new feature to you. Handoff is awesome and so easy. I appreciate you watching

  • @JaimeHuffman
    @JaimeHuffman 4 роки тому

    Craig, thank you for your high-quality videos. Could you do a Shortcuts video on top 10 functions, but not too basic there are a lot of those out there. You did such a great job with Alexa and I am hoping you will do the same with Shortcuts. Have a great day!

  • @laurenstanfield426
    @laurenstanfield426 3 роки тому +2

    i love how your face, when talking to siri, looks like an admiral giving orders to his crew...very dignified....nostrils flared and everything!! Good vid as well!

  • @EvanBCox
    @EvanBCox 4 роки тому +1

    Thanks never knew how to hand off successfully - always hovered over the top.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Glad to share this with you. Thanks for watching.

  • @ronm6585
    @ronm6585 4 роки тому

    Great info Craig, thanks.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you Ron. I appreciate it. Have a great day.

  • @lordlogan3308
    @lordlogan3308 3 роки тому

    Great content thx

  • @ShaneCreates
    @ShaneCreates 4 роки тому +4

    Great video Craig! And thank you for the shout-out! 😃

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much Shane. I appreciate you checking out the video and leaving a comment. Glad to share your channel. You are bringing great HomeKit information in your videos. People should check it out. Thanks for all the good information.

    • @ShaneCreates
      @ShaneCreates 4 роки тому

      @@CraigsTechTalk Thanks so much for the support! 🙏

    • @Claudwig_
      @Claudwig_ 4 роки тому +1

      Couldn’t agree more Craig, Shane’s channel has a lot of great info on creating a smart home without breaking the bank. And thank you Craig for these great tips, I finally figured out the correct command to play my local radio station on HomePod.

  • @Constantinekondylopoulos
    @Constantinekondylopoulos 3 роки тому

    Awesome video! just subscribed! I bought a HomePod 2 days ago and this video is very helpful. I like your case where did you buy it?? I have 12 Pro Max Graphite and it looks perfect. Thank you!

  • @matthewoconnor9975
    @matthewoconnor9975 4 роки тому +1

    Great video. I loved the tips!

  • @Daniel-vx3pi
    @Daniel-vx3pi 4 роки тому +18

    Love my homepods! Most underrated apple product i think

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +2

      I agree, they are underrated. They do more than people think. I don’t think Apple has helped with people’s perception. Thanks for watching.

    • @sgodsellify
      @sgodsellify 4 роки тому +1

      @@CraigsTechTalk Apple priced it way too high. It's why Apple permanently dropped the original price by $50. In 2020, it's not worth $300, especially when it's still missing a lot of features and options that the competition seem to continuously add all the time. The Siri Shortcuts is needed because Siri and SiriKit development is so far behind the competition. Siri Shortcuts is a kludge because Apple developers cannot write the needed Siri apps. Yet both Alexa and Google Assistant can run circles around Apple's Siri and SiriKit development. The other thing is if your household has more than an Apple platform, then HomePod is definitely a NOT an option. But clearly Craig, it looks like you are mainly an Apple guy. So the HomePod works for you.

    • @desk0z
      @desk0z 4 роки тому

      And overhyped product tbh. The reason for that is simple, why close out other music streaming competitors like Deezer, Spotify, etc. It’s a shame from apple to do that! Switching to bla bla Apple Music is Not an option because Apple do not offer an app for other devices.

    • @minigiant8998
      @minigiant8998 3 роки тому

      @@desk0z so overhyped i bought 8 of them. still want two more for the kitchen and bathroom.

  • @sebmead9363
    @sebmead9363 4 роки тому

    We have these on sale in the uk @ £199 I will be buying 2 thanks to this video. (I’ve watched many but this one tipped it) great details, learned things I didn’t know. AAA

  • @mwadiyakin-malebo4135
    @mwadiyakin-malebo4135 3 роки тому

    Great info. I have now purchased a home pod

  • @brentonmatheny9585
    @brentonmatheny9585 3 роки тому +1

    Just found this video, thank you!!

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  3 роки тому

      Hello Brenton, glad you found the video. Thank you for watching it.

  • @MichelCastonguay
    @MichelCastonguay 4 роки тому +4

    I like more about the music genres possible in Apple Music.

  • @DisembodiedScreams
    @DisembodiedScreams 4 роки тому +4

    Great stuff. The hand off is such a great feature. I could see Google using that eventually.

    • @joshuaroney
      @joshuaroney 4 роки тому +1

      Anthony Renfro I don’t think they have the hardware to do so in their current prodcuts

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +1

      Hello Anthony, it would be nice if Google and Amazon had the option. They need to steal the idea and put it in their hardware like Joshua talks about.

  • @IEA_455
    @IEA_455 3 роки тому

    The nfc tags seems awesome I like that

  • @annsomwal9057
    @annsomwal9057 3 роки тому

    Love your talk I learnt so much , I set up Alexa for me and my dad . Yes please would like to know more about shortcuts. Thanks

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much Ann. That is very nice of you to say. Glad to hear you would like to learn more about shortcuts. I am trying to think of the right approach in the video.

  • @choices4good
    @choices4good 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! Thanks for the awesome and detailed overview.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much. I am glad you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching it.

  • @Aualixander
    @Aualixander 4 роки тому +1

    This was really helpful, I see big things for your channel

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much Thomas. I appreciate you saying that and you watching. Have a great day.

  • @chrisb9475
    @chrisb9475 4 роки тому +1

    The video great info i have two HomePod use them as stereo speakers for my Apple TV

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you Chris. Glad you enjoyed the video. That is great you are using them as speakers for your Apple TV. Thanks for watching and sharing.

  • @unopdr
    @unopdr 4 роки тому +2

    Awesome video! I really like the HomePod but I could do most of the Siri features from Siri in my ears, wrist or pocket. Does hand off work from the iPad?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +2

      Thank you very much, you are right about being able to do all the same things with Siri. I think the extra benefit lies in that the HomePod serves as your smart home hub and how it sounds for listening to music or other audio. Handoff only works with the iPhone.

  • @MrWHeffern
    @MrWHeffern 4 роки тому +3

    Craig great video , I have a pair of the Homepods and love the sound for sure. One thing I keep looking for is a better integration of the Homepods with Apple TV, specifically as part of a potential surround sound setup. Do you know if there are any plans to integrate this function directly from the ATV and the homepods They would potentially sell more units if you could put 5 of these in a room and be able to configure them as part of as 5.1 system directly out of the Apple TV device vs moving the decoding to the end point of the HDMI (smart TV or receiver ) which would potentially not be part of the apple ecosystem.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much. That is great that you’re enjoying your pair of them. I have not seen anything that suggest Apple is going to do a surround set up. The only rumors have been about a mini version. It would be great if you could put them together and create a 5.1 system like you’re talking about. That would definitely add more value to the set up. I would be interested in trying that out. Thanks for watching.

    • @leebeeskee
      @leebeeskee 3 роки тому

      Have you seen that Apple are bringing Dolby Atoms spatial sound to the big homepods?
      www.theverge.com/2020/10/15/21517321/apple-homepod-dolby-atmos-tv-4k-virtual-surround-sound-5-1-7-1

  • @karlcarter4485
    @karlcarter4485 3 роки тому

    Afternoon Craig do u know anything about the echo sub

  • @ensiv74
    @ensiv74 4 роки тому

    I really need to pay closer attention to the abilities of my devices. I have an entire Apple household including 3 HomePods and never knew about shortcuts and the little antenna sticker. Thank you as I now have something to consume my entire rain filled weekend.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +1

      Hello Skip, I am with you. I have to check in because stuff seems to slip out and before you know it these devices become even more useful. Thank you for watching.

  • @erictremblay7310
    @erictremblay7310 4 роки тому

    Great video, I learned some things I did not know HomePod can do. I have all Apple Devices at home but I'm Google Home for my smart devices and just general use. For the HomePod can I listen to my music without a Apple Music suscription ? I have all my MP3s in my computer but I do not want Apple Music (no music rental for me) and I have my MP3 on the cloud but that takes the internet it would be nice to stream my music locally with Google Home you cannot to that. Thanks again.

  • @ViViToCreations
    @ViViToCreations 4 роки тому +1

    Great stuff!

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @EhsanShabahang
    @EhsanShabahang 4 роки тому

    Amazing video bro

  • @DennisKovacich
    @DennisKovacich 4 роки тому +1

    I have a Harmon Karden Onyx Studio speaker that a friend gave me when he upgraded to a bigger HK speaker. I like to listen to a cappella music, and neither the HK nor iPhone speakers can produce the bass I get from headphones. I tested a couple songs on a HomePod at the Apple Store, and it played it all, so I took one home. But when I tried to watch a downloaded movie on my MacBook Pro with audio sent to the HomePod, the sound was about a half seconds behind the video. Is there a way to line them up better?

  • @kiranjspal
    @kiranjspal 4 роки тому +13

    I love my 2 HomePods! whatever anyone says! The sound is awesomeeeeee!

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +2

      They do sound great. Glad to hear you’re enjoying yours. That’s great that you have two of them. Thanks for watching.

  • @yotimbo1737
    @yotimbo1737 4 роки тому

    Great video, very informative.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you very much. I appreciate you watching.

  • @davidalan2469
    @davidalan2469 4 роки тому +1

    I have 3 pairs. I use them for all Homekit devices and music. With Homekit security sensors you can have them play a sound. I use them to sound additional siren sounds around the house for my Resideo Lyric Controller that is HomeKit ready. I also use them with my Arlo cameras to play a different sound when each Arlo detects motion.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      That is great that you have 3 pairs and are getting good use out of them. I like that you have the different sound notifications. That is cool. HomeKit does some great stuff and I think is under estimated by people who don’t use HomePods or HomeKit.

  • @jonathanvonstein8729
    @jonathanvonstein8729 4 роки тому +3

    Oh my gosh FINALLY !! THANK U FOR BLEEPING OUT SIRI AND ALEXA!! FAVORITE REVIEW SO FAR

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Thank you Jonathan, glad you enjoyed the video and the silencing the wake words. Thanks for the comment and watching.

  • @Dinalynn100
    @Dinalynn100 4 роки тому +1

    Need to know more abot the HomePod! Very interested!

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Glad to hear that you are interested in learning more. Thanks for watching this video.

  • @delillod
    @delillod 4 роки тому +1

    I bought one in Argentina, and it is very expensive piece of tech for us, but i can say the audio quality is AMAZING! Sound quality is supreme!

    • @urbencl
      @urbencl 4 роки тому

      Yo lo encargué a Miami porque no lo venden en Chile 🇨🇱 nos encanta que sea el centro de la fiesta, nuestro stereo solo está de adorno ahora. saludos!

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Glad to hear that you are liking your HomePod. Especially with like you said it is expensive. Thanks for sharing.

  • @hodgepodgejourneys
    @hodgepodgejourneys 4 роки тому +42

    Best Buy had Home Pods on sale for $199 so I bought one. Now I'm regretting not buying two or three.

    • @vicdude97
      @vicdude97 4 роки тому +4

      They’ll go on sale again. I bought 2 of them open box but they weren’t $199 at the time but they sound AMAZING stereo paired 👌🏾

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +6

      The $199 price tag definitely helps make it easier to buy them. Especially after using them. I jumped on the $199 Best Buy sale earlier in the year and regretted not picking up one of two more when they just went on sale. That’s great you are enjoying yours.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +3

      Hello Victor, I still have to get another one to do a stereo pair. Glad to hear it is working well.

    • @vicdude97
      @vicdude97 4 роки тому +4

      The HomePods are $199 again at Best Buy just to let ya know

    • @hodgepodgejourneys
      @hodgepodgejourneys 4 роки тому +3

      Victor Rodriguez appreciate the heads up. I just ordered another one. I think $199 is a good price. $299 is a little too pricey

  • @MarkMphonoman
    @MarkMphonoman 3 роки тому

    I love my Homepod.

  • @kooldoc4u2
    @kooldoc4u2 4 роки тому

    Can HomePod be used as a speaker for my zoom call on MacBook Pro

  • @hovaline2
    @hovaline2 4 роки тому

    Well done Craig

  • @johnnulf624
    @johnnulf624 3 роки тому

    Can you hold up an apple watch to the nfc chips?

  • @pward2482ify
    @pward2482ify 4 роки тому +1

    I have 3,2 in the longe paired up with my Apple tv4k and one in my bedroom all sound amazing and used everyday 👍

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Very cool. That is nice that you are using a stereo pair with your Apple TV 4K. They do sound good.

    • @jasonparedes7745
      @jasonparedes7745 4 роки тому

      You have 2 paired with Apple TV??
      How did you pair them? That is amazing. I was going to get surround sound speakers but if I can do home pods that’s definitely the way.

    • @pward2482ify
      @pward2482ify 4 роки тому

      jason Paredes hi it’s sounds amazing go to the home app and HomePod from there you can pair speakers it’s step by step and easy

  • @alexnaranjo9313
    @alexnaranjo9313 4 роки тому

    Great videooo!!!

  • @adrianabshire
    @adrianabshire 4 роки тому

    Can I plug this into my computer to use as speakers? Also can I join more than two of these together to create whole home audio?

  • @The19610211
    @The19610211 3 роки тому

    That‘s a long name. 😂 V good review 👍

  • @minhtang8878
    @minhtang8878 4 роки тому

    The most underrated feature of the homepod is how well it picks up voice commands. I have Google hone and echo speaker and both of them when something is playing somewhat loud i have to shout to get my command across and its a hit or miss. I can whisper to the homepod with music playing at 60-70% volume and it picks it up. Almost everytime.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      That's a good point. I rarely find I have to repeat myself with my HomePod. Thanks for watching.

  • @MarkMphonoman
    @MarkMphonoman 3 роки тому

    “Hi, everyone.” That was cool. 👍

  • @DCDSG
    @DCDSG 4 роки тому

    Wow had no idea about the tap function to transfer audio

  • @jeupii
    @jeupii 3 роки тому

    I'm looking forward to a Homepod Mini.

  • @WesleyCintra
    @WesleyCintra 4 роки тому +1

    Hey. Great video. I was trying to transfer sound touching the iPhone ... but Didn’t work. Can u help me ?

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +1

      I would try restarting the homepod. Also how close was your phone to the homepod prior to trying. I think if it has been sitting near the homepod it ignores it when you try to hand it off.

  • @tiagovirago
    @tiagovirago 3 роки тому

    They should do more but for the cost I guess it’s good enough for now. She makes the Apple HomeKit valuable

  • @alanfletcher9015
    @alanfletcher9015 4 роки тому

    Hey craig thanks for another fab video, I think apples HomeKit still has so much potential if apple just put more effort into it. Would you be able to make a video about apple shortcuts?
    Plus I have Apple Music family plan, and was wondering is there a way to use those multiple accounts on the echo so my kids can use there own music account.
    Keep up the fab work buddy

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому +1

      Hello Alan, Thank you very much. I am with you. Apple needs to put in more effort and really grow HomeKit and the HomePod. Now is the time to do it. Stop letting Amazon and Google run away with the smart home. As for the Apple Music, unfortunately there is no way to play different family members music. The only way I know to do that would be to setup each device under another amazon prime email address in the Alexa App. But if you do that the devices can’t be connected together for shared features. It would be like separate households at that point. It is disappointing. I think the best solution in my house is to pair my kids iPads with bluetooth so they can use the echo as a speaker. Thanks for the nice comment and watching.

  • @toneloc79
    @toneloc79 4 роки тому

    Can you turn app on like hulu and sling

  • @JesusSanchez-tq8os
    @JesusSanchez-tq8os 3 роки тому

    i honestly hope they make an even bigger home pod

  • @reneerenee7564
    @reneerenee7564 4 роки тому +1

    Just got a HomePod on yesterday. And love it. Wasn’t it marketed as just a “speaker” Instead of a smart speaker

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      Hello Renee, glad to hear that you are enjoying your HomePod. Apple did try to focus on the speaker side to distinguish themselves as a better speaker than Google or Amazon.

  • @jarrodh8041
    @jarrodh8041 4 роки тому

    Hi Craig, have you tried connection with Apple TV & homepod?
    I have an all Apple platform and hoping there will be an upgrade to the current home pod.

    • @CraigsTechTalk
      @CraigsTechTalk  4 роки тому

      I have only used my HomePod a few times as a speaker for my Apple TV. From what I have heard the connection is inconsistent to use as primary speakers setup for the Apple TV. The only way I have used the two together is with Shortcuts to trigger the Apple TV. I would like to be able to use two paired for speaker setup for my TV. I hope they upgrade the HomePod too.

    • @brendenmiller8360
      @brendenmiller8360 4 роки тому +1

      I use it all of the time and the speaker is very consistent and sounds amazing

  • @WesleyCintra
    @WesleyCintra 4 роки тому +1

    Hey. I saw your videos. Great content. One Question. My HomePod Doesn’t recognize the iPhone when I touch it to transfers the sound . Can you help me ?

    • @englishruraldoggynerd
      @englishruraldoggynerd 3 роки тому +1

      Might depend on Bluetooth being on, wifi network the same too?

    • @WesleyCintra
      @WesleyCintra 3 роки тому

      English Rural Doggy Nerd after upload HomePod, it works . Thanks

  • @robwilton8001
    @robwilton8001 4 роки тому

    Does it work as actual Stereo Speakers tied into Apple TV? (Obviously using 2)
    Can multiple HomePods be set up as ATMOS Speakers? (Using Apple TV 4K)
    Could an additional HomePod Speaker be set up as a dialogue Speaker that could be placed near to those with hearing difficulties?

  • @brainiac31K
    @brainiac31K 4 роки тому

    I have four Pods around my small house. There still seems to be some kinks with Personal Requests. My kitchen Pod often doesn’t recognize me when I want to add to a Reminder List, for ex. I walk to the bedroom Pod, make the same request and it gets done. I’ve tried everything suggested, including resetting all four (can you say annoying) Pods and checked each Pod’s Request setting in Apple Home. Some days the kitchen Pod just wants the day off.