Re: HomePod mini not what I've expected but..

Hi! Ok, thanks for that. I mostly use the iPhone for such thing. But its very cool to ask Siri to play a radiostation and she most of the time does it. /A > 8 maj 2024 kl. 14:11 skrev 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > : > > Hi Anders, > > Re using the display on the top of the Mini: > > Fi

Re: HomePod mini not what I've expected but..

Hi Anders, Re using the display on the top of the Mini: First, you won’t need to do that very often, because you can do just about everything using Siri and/or your I-device. Second, to use it easily, orient it so that the chord is directly in back of you, e.g. from you, to the speaker to the

Re: HomePod mini

I have never used iPod Minies as a stereo pair. I tend to use the minis in smaller rooms such as my office, and I use them as standalone. Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 30, 2024, at 1:25 PM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > But if I use one HomePod then I won’t have stereo sound right? > Bless.

Re: HomePod mini

You can play music directly from your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.DonnaSent from my iPhoneOn Apr 30, 2024, at 2:08 PM, Eiret wrote:Encrypted. Interesting. I like the idea of local encryption in home. Is the only way to run homepods via siri and homekit app ? Would apple remote hardware physical remote w

Re: HomePod mini

Encrypted. Interesting. I like the idea of local encryption in home. Is the only way to run homepods via siri and homekit app ? Would apple remote hardware physical remote work ? Does the homepads have bluetooth ?Nice with privacy when listening to music so no other can troll with the sound.Eiret30

Re: HomePod mini

The mini won’t give you that great of stereo sound even with a pair, JMO Follow SturItUp on WhatsApp , Facebook

Re: HomePod mini

Hi! But if I use one HomePod then I won’t have stereo sound right? Bless. /A > 29 apr. 2024 kl. 20:43 skrev 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > : > > Anders, > > I don’t know about mounting them, but I would think so. Each mini is sold > separately. If you want them to function as a stereo p

Re: HomePod mini

Hi Eiret and all, I would have to hunt down that link, and I don’t have time. The problem I encountered was that I was sold a mini running an antiquated version of the HomeKit. Between that version and the current one, Apple had tightened security by encrypting everything, which meant that I

Re: HomePod mini

Hi Donna, A few weeks ago i think you posted a link to a forum about homepod regarding some strange error. If memory is good, they said the homepods are secured with encryption when using airplay. Are you able to repost the link ? I think amazon have things to hit on the wall and put homepod in

Re: HomePod mini

Anders, I don’t know about mounting them, but I would think so. Each mini is sold separately. If you want them to function as a stereo pair, you set that up in settings, otherwise, they will each function independently. And yes, each one has its own power supply. Best, Donna > On Apr 29, 2

Re: HomePod happy again

Thanks, anyway, Tim. I always appreciate your input. Cheers, Donna > On Dec 9, 2021, at 10:37 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > I guess my last message is irrelevant. Glad it’s working for you now. > > Later… > > > Tim Kilburn > Jamf Certified Tech > Apple Profess

Re: HomePod happy again

Hi, I guess my last message is irrelevant. Glad it’s working for you now. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On Dec 9, 2021, at 08:52, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >

Re: send feedback to Apple re HomePod

Hi! Hmm, I guess its just priority from their standpoint. I have been struggling with braille on my Mac since I’ve got one and it hasn’t got much better in my opinion. THey’ve done some good changes but there are much much more they have to do. For example in terminal and when on the web. /A > 1

Re: send feedback to Apple re HomePod

..and speaking personally? This is one of those intersect issues. The more people who share the send feedback idea everywhere, and I mean everywhere, the twitter feeds of programs and artists you enjoy with our homepod for example, the more likely Apple will pay attention. Kare On Mon, 15 M

Re: send feedback to Apple re HomePod

I have both. And I think the base on the mini is really lacking. don't get me wrong, for what it is, it's great. Cheers, Donna > On Mar 15, 2021, at 10:55 AM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > If you have not had the opportunity, I encourage you to check out the sound > of the Mini. I As someone who is

Re: send feedback to Apple re HomePod

If you have not had the opportunity, I encourage you to check out the sound of the Mini. I As someone who is vary picky about sound, I’m impressed with what Apple has done. I also think the Mini has more base. > On Mar 15, 2021, at 10:53, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Well,

Re: send feedback to Apple re HomePod

Well, this is probably subjective, then. Personally, I don't think the sound on the mini can touch the sound on the HomePod. I agree that the smaller size is nice, but I wouldn't sacrifice the sound of the bigger HomePod. Cheers, Donna > On Mar 15, 2021, at 10:50 AM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > H

Re: send feedback to Apple re HomePod

Hi, If you don’t mind me asking, why do you see this as a bad idea? I’m not so sure I agree. Apple now has the HomePod mini which has more up-to-date hardware, just as good of a sound, and better size. I have the big one and my wife has the Mini, and honestly, I find the big one a bit to big. I

Re: send feedback to Apple re HomePod

Hi, that sounds very negative to me. Apple proved several times their ability and willingness to react on users feedback. I myself had once a chat with Apple Irland about huge issues in Preview in Mac OS Lion. And what shall I say. They found the issue and solved it in an update 3 months later.

Re: send feedback to Apple re HomePod

I hope you’re right. :) Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPad > On Mar 15, 2021, at 8:26 AM, kliph miller Sr > wrote: > > I have a feeling apple has something big coming up, they never come to these > decisions lightly > > New to the Mac, transitioning from a PC, need extra help, struggle with

Re: send feedback to Apple re HomePod

I have a feeling apple has something big coming up, they never come to these decisions lightly New to the Mac, transitioning from a PC, need extra help, struggle with certain apps and features, or just want to brush up on your Skills? Then the macCafe is the place to be! We meet every 1st&3rd M

Re: send feedback to Apple re HomePod

Anders, First, your probably right, my feedback won’t change anything. But at least it’s worth a try. See the earlier thread for why discontinuing the homepod is a bad decision. That’s been addressed already. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPad > On Mar 15, 2021, at 7:37 AM, Anders Holmberg wrot

Re: send feedback to Apple re HomePod

Hi! Why is that a bad decision? Explain that to me please. I never considered to buy one and I don’t see the reason to have one either. There are tons of speakers out there and the HomePod has not even come to my country yet. I also doubt that It will will comeback no matter how much feedback you

send feedback to Apple re HomePod

Hi all, I just sent feedback to Apple regarding their decision to discontinue the HomePod. I would encourage anyone else who sees this as a bad decision to do the same. You can send feedback by going to this link: https://www.apple.com/feedback/ Cheers, Donna -- The following information is i

Re: HomePod Update

Hopefully this will fix the v voiceover bug going silent as well? > On 29/10/2019, at 09:11, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi All, > > For those of you with HomePods, the update to iOS 13.2 is available today. > It should do the update automatically tonight, but if you'd rat

Re: HomePod and iOS 13

My understanding is that is to be released on September 30 Sent from my IPhome. > On Sep 28, 2019, at 7:03 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Is there anybody on this list I should say these lists, who has HomePods > which have been updated past iOS 12? I keep checking, going into the home > app. I h

Re: HomePod and iOS 13

Mary, I'm seeing the same thing. Checked for an update this morning, but it said my Home pod is up to date at IOS 12.4. Best, donna > On Sep 28, 2019, at 6:03 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Is there anybody on this list I should say these lists, who has HomePods > which have been updated past iOS

Re: HomePod and iOS 13

> Hi Mary. I am up-to-date with iOS 13.1. My HomePod is at 12.4 as well. > > Peg Jolene > > > On Sep 28, 2019, at 6:03 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Is there anybody on this list I should say these lists, who has HomePods > which have been updated past iOS 12? I keep checking, going into the ho

Re: HomePod and iOS 13

There isn’t any new HomePod software yet. That could be why you haven’t received it. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2019, at 19:20, 'Destene Noller' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > I apologize! I meant to say that my HomePod software is updated to 12.4, not > 12.4.1. > > Desi > > > >

Re: HomePod and iOS 13

I apologize! I meant to say that my HomePod software is updated to 12.4, not 12.4.1. Desi Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 28, 2019, at 4:03 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Is there anybody on this list I should say these lists, who has HomePods > which have been updated past iOS 12? I keep checki

Re: HomePod and iOS 13

Hi Mary, I am experiencing exactly the same thing! I just updated to 13.1.1, but my HomePod software still says it’s up-to-date At 12.4.1. I even turned off automatic updates to see if that would make a difference. It didn’t, so I turned them back on. Desi Sent from my iPhone > On Se

Re: HomePod update

Hi, I've had similar issues with HomePod. Normally, to update HomePod, you go through the Home app, or let it update itself. You can use a similar method for Apple TV, but in both cases, the Home app said that there was no updates, even though I got the update directly on the Apple TV. In th

RE: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries Subject: Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product Hi Tim! That’s a very very good point. I am at both apple’s and Android world. Both OS have flaws and Issues but i can do much more easier on the Apple device than i actually

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Hi Tim! That’s a very very good point. I am at both apple’s and Android world. Both OS have flaws and Issues but i can do much more easier on the Apple device than i actually can on an android. On the other hand Android can be changable to its maximum. You can root the android devices (at your ow

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Hi John, I was at a conference in Minneapolis a couple weeks ago for Apple IT's with around 2000 delegates. It was very interesting to have both IBM and Microsoft in attendance speaking about how they use Macs in their corporations. This is not to say that they don't use other platforms as we

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Well sad Tim. It’s funny many years ago in the 80s when I worked in the Mac community we used to say IBM stand for I buy max. Well today IBM buys Maxx. They say the TCO for the Mac platform is much lower then the Windows platform. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 21, 2018, at 18:55, 'Tim Kilburn'

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Hi, Yes, any company can have security issues. The real issue is how your personal information is used and how it is kept. Google and Amazon use your information in a much different way than Apple. Apple does not store mounds of personal information that is open to third party people for var

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Also, any company can have security issues. That includes Apple. So all this paranoya about Amazon and Google using your information is ridiculous. Regards, Shawn, Sent from Sophia, the MacBook Air Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs Skype username: bbstheblindrapper

RE: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Hell no not for listening to music. From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries Sent: Wednesday, 21 November 2018 8:45 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product I guess it depends on your priorities. I

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

That's right apple gets you by over charging you anyways. So they are not really all out for the customer either. All these companies have an end game I suppose. I would choose Amazon or google in the smart speaker space or even sonos. Besides you can always hook them up to a nice surround sound sy

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

HI! Yes i totally agree even though i don’t have the google mini. I am thinking of the zeppelin air from B&W. But i saw today that apple will have some black friday event. /A > 20 nov. 2018 kl. 00:42 skrev lenron brown : > > If Siri was as good as the others then it would be worth it maybe. I > l

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Plus 1 to this. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Nov 20, 2018, at 13:34, John JD Denning wrote: As an IT professional, and someone with an IT security background, I’ll mention one point that for some reason seems to skate peop

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

As an IT professional, and someone with an IT security background, I’ll mention one point that for some reason seems to skate people. Your data, and your privacy and secured with Apple devices. It is not with either Amazon or Google. They have a history of flagrant disregard for their customers

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

I guess it depends on your priorities. I personally wouldn't trade the sound of the iPod for any Echo I've heard to date. Cheers, Donna > On Nov 20, 2018, at 12:21 PM, 'Shawn Krasniuk' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Yeah but what's the point of a smart speaker if you have to listen to > eve

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Hi, I guess that's a matter of preference. You can't listen to Apple Music on your Echo. Sure, you need AirPlay to listen to Apple Music on the HomePod, but you can. Each smart speaker has its limitations due to proprietary considerations. If Amazon Music is your preference, then go with th

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Yeah but what's the point of a smart speaker if you have to listen to everything else other than Apple Music via airplay? Isn't the point of having a smart speaker to listen to anything on it without having to do an extra step to listen to the thing you want? This is why I chose the Echo. I can

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

For a one trick pony I do an awful lot on my HomePod. C listen to music, podcasts, news, use it for messaging, alarms, calendars. It’s pretty much always busy. Oh I forgot HomeKit control like the last thing I tell her at night, good night. End it make sure everything is turned off. Sent from m

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

All, Try listening to the third generation Echo Dot. The sound quality is as good as the Homepod in my opinion. Not as bassy, but far better than the previous generation. Just my £0.02 worth. > On 20 Nov 2018, at 16:51, Mary Otten wrote: > > To each their own. I would never call the sound fro

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

You know, and this is just my opinion, I think people make too much of this. You can play anything you want on the HomePod, you just go about it differently. I often play Spotify and Tune-in radio on my HomePod, you just have to do it by using airplay on your phone. Cheers, Donna > On Nov 2

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

To each their own. I would never call the sound from any echo device awesome. But if it works for you, great. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 20, 2018, at 8:39 AM, 'Shawn Krasniuk' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Well, if you really don't care that the HomePod is a one trick pony and that > it

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Well, if you really don't care that the HomePod is a one trick pony and that it can only play Apple Music, then go ahead and buy it. I just purchased an Echo Dot 3 and the sound quality is awesome. Plus I heard that if you buy two of them, you can get the same stereo quality sound you'd get with

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

I have a HomePod in my home office, and really like it. Good luck with your decision! Cheers, Donna > On Nov 20, 2018, at 10:04 AM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Generally speaking, I am a big fan of try before you buy when it comes to > speakers. However, the days of really nice set ups where you c

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Generally speaking, I am a big fan of try before you buy when it comes to speakers. However, the days of really nice set ups where you could do that in the store dedicated to stereo listening are gone, at least here in this town. You can go to the store and listen to speakers amidst all the din.

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Mary, If you consider this option, you may wish to know that Sonnos tracks a lot of personal information, including your IP address. I've had Sonos speakers for years and really liked them, but we have stopped using them since they implemented this practice. Cheers, Donna > On Nov 19, 2018,

RE: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

in the case of speakers. Good luck. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Mary Otten Sent: Tuesday, 20 November 2018 6:54 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product Hi Simon, No, I really haven’t

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Hi Simon, No, I really haven’t thought about using Sonos. I can’t exactly say why, except that I am always been interested in this sort of three-dimensional sound that you supposedly got from the HomePod. I don’t think Sonos offers that. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 19, 2018, at 9:37 PM,

RE: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Hi Mary, Have you thought about trying the sonos products which now use alexa for voice recognition I find the sonos devices excellent for both useage and sound quality. Mind you we don’t have the home pods here in NZ so I can’t compare. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Ma

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

If Siri was as good as the others then it would be worth it maybe. I love my little dot and now I want a google home mini. if apple soled a Mini with a fair price it might be worth looking at. On 11/19/18, Mary Otten wrote: > Thanks for the reply’s. I have read some reviews on the HomePod. And th

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Thanks for the reply’s. I have read some reviews on the HomePod. And the folks doing reviewing seemed of the same general opinion regarding the quality of the hardware and that Siri lags behind in some respects. But I always find it interesting to get reviews from real people, rather than just f

Re: Homepod, was Not sure if this is off-topic it does concern Apple product

Good morning, I have one HomePod, and plan to get two more this Friday. Best Buy is going to have them for $100 off. I agree with everything said above about the HomePod. But all I had one other item. Security, you can rest assured your data and privacy are protected with the Apple environment.

RE: HomePod, iPhone, and Apple Watch, An Addicting Scenario I Can Definitely Live With

Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2018 3:55 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: HomePod, iPhone, and Apple Watch, An Addicting Scenario I Can Definitely Live With If you are disabling hey Siri because of battery drain, that is 1 thing, but you don’t have to do it because you want HomeP

Re: HomePod, iPhone, and Apple Watch, An Addicting Scenario I Can Definitely Live With

If you are disabling hey Siri because of battery drain, that is 1 thing, but you don’t have to do it because you want HomePod to be the default. Siri knows when the HomePod is near by, so hey Siri is only active on 1 device when they are in the same room or on the same wifi. I read and article

RE: HomePod, iPhone, and Apple Watch, An Addicting Scenario I Can Definitely Live With

Hi This sounds pretty good but still I'm not convinced. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Friday, 23 February 2018 2:22 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: HomePod, iPhone, and Apple

Re: HomePod question

han a software thing. 2 speakers give you stereo -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Miller Sent: Saturday, 17 February 2018 2:00 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: HomePod question True s

Re: HomePod question

aries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Daniel Miller Sent: Saturday, 17 February 2018 2:00 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: HomePod question True stereo sound is coming in a software update soon. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2018, at 7:29 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: >

RE: HomePod question

: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: HomePod question True stereo sound is coming in a software update soon. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2018, at 7:29 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi all, > > If memory serves, something I read said that the HomePod can't do stereo

Re: HomePod question

Excellent! Thanks! Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2018, at 6:59 AM, Daniel Miller wrote: > > True stereo sound is coming in a software update soon. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 16, 2018, at 7:29 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> If memory serves, someth

Re: HomePod question

True stereo sound is coming in a software update soon. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 16, 2018, at 7:29 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi all, > > If memory serves, something I read said that the HomePod can't do stereo > sound the way the Sonos speakers can. Does anyone know if that is a hardw

RE: HomePod doesn't work with iTunes Match?

@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: HomePod doesn't work with iTunes Match? Simon, That's not valid. There's a post from Apple soon after this that says that it will work with iTunes Match and the iCloud Music Library. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 30, 2018, at 15:01

Re: HomePod doesn't work with iTunes Match?

Simon, That's not valid. There's a post from Apple soon after this that says that it will work with iTunes Match and the iCloud Music Library. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 30, 2018, at 15:01, Simon Fogarty wrote: Hang on, You mean the latest apple toy wont work wit

RE: HomePod doesn't work with iTunes Match?

Hang on, You mean the latest apple toy wont work with their match audio feature. Is that not a design floor? From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Hall Sent: Tuesday, 30 January 2018 1:09 AM To: 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries Subjec

Re: HomePod doesn't work with iTunes Match?

Or maybe it does. The headline suggests it doesn't, the article says it probably will but no one knows. Confusing stuff, to be sure. My point is, if you rely on iTunes Match instead of Apple Music, consider waiting a bit before picking up your speaker. -- Alex Hall > On Jan 29, 2018, at 07:

Re: Homepod

Hi chris, No I’m just messing with you, I saw your send time zone so relised whre you were. Thnaks for the pod info though it’s good to get some info on it Sent from my iPhone > On 24/01/2018, at 9:36 PM, christopher hallsworth > wrote: > > Lol! I am a UK resident, so it's morning here, sor

Re: Homepod

Lol! I am a UK resident, so it's morning here, sorry for any disambiguation. > On 24 Jan 2018, at 08:21, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hi Chris, > > Two things here, > > Firstly good evening not good morning, > > This email arrived at 7pm Wednesday night for me. > > Secondly > Thanks for this a

RE: Homepod

Hi Chris, Two things here, Firstly good evening not good morning, This email arrived at 7pm Wednesday night for me. Secondly Thanks for this and hmmm, why did you have to tell me, I just purchased two more sonos play 1's Although this home pod isn't coming to NZ, just to our ugly neighbo