How to properly configure the HomePod column

After purchasing a brand new HomePod speaker and preparing Apple Music playlists, users still have to do

One very important point is to set up your HomePod correctly. According to Apple, the setup process is as simple and quick as possible and can take less than a minute.

It really is. You need to know only two important details, which we will describe in the step-by-step instructions below.

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How to setupHomePod

Step 1: First, you need to update your iPhone or iPad to iOS 11.2.5 (to do this, go toSettings->Main->Software Updates).

Step 2: Connect the HomePod to a power source.

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Step 3: Bring your iPhone closer to the speaker after it turns on. A menu pops up on the smartphone (as when connecting AirPods). Start setting up.

Step 4: If you have several configuredmodes, you can choose one of them for HomePod (most of this step will not). Then you will need to choose the room in which the HomePod stands (living room, kitchen, etc.).

Step 5: Now move on to the important part. You will be prompted to enable the Personal Requests feature. It will allow you to read and reply to messages, add notes and set reminders using the column. The function only works when your iPhone is connected to the same network as the speaker.

If you do not live alone, it is better not to includefunction. HomePod does not know how to distinguish voices, so anyone can go to the column and ask her to read your messages. On the current settings page, you can either enable the function or click “not now”. In the future, you will be able to change your choice.

Step 6: Confirm the terms and conditions.

Step 7: Now click on the buttonTransfer Settings(transfer settings), and your iOS devicewill transfer all important information to the speaker, such as iCloud account, Wi-Fi password, etc. Once you press the button, HomePod will make a sound. It is an audio-based authentication system similar to the Apple Watch's image-based authentication. Before you start transferring data, you will need to enter your Apple ID password.

Step 8: If you do not have an Apple Music subscription, you will be offered a free 3-month trial subscription.

Step 9: At the end of setting Siri on HomePod will tell you about the speaker. The virtual assistant will ask you to repeat a few questions so that you understand how it works.

That's all, the column is configured. You can say, “Hi Siri, turn on the music,” and the HomePod will start playing. The process was really quick and easy. You can ask to include any song from 45 million available. In addition, you can even listen to songs stored in iCloud.

Recall that so far the column has been released only in the USA, Great Britain and Australia.