How to Connect HomePod to WiFi
Apr. 6, 2022When youset up your HomePod mini, it automatically connects to the same WiFi network as your iPhone. This is great because it lets you quickly get started with using your HomePod for listening to music, controlling your smart home, and more. However, what if you changed your home WiFi network, or maybe you’re shifting cities and need to change the WiFi network on your HomePod mini. Well, worry not, because that’s almost as easy as well. Here’s how to connect your HomePod mini to WiFi.
How to Change WiFi Networks HomePod mini or Connect HomePod to WiFi
Wait for a few seconds, and that’s it, your HomePod mini will now be on the same network as your iPhone or iPad. Easy, right?
Depending on your needs, you can choose to share the WiFi configuration from your iPhone/iPad to your HomePod or install a configuration profile to automatically connect.
In some cases, your network administrator may need the WiFi address of your HomePod to be able to provide access. The Home app for iOS offers quick access to yourMAC address.
When you set up your HomePod mini or HomePod using your iPhone or iPad, yoursmart speakerautomatically makes use of the same WiFi network that your iOS/iPadOS device is currently connected to. Considering that both the HomePod and the iPhone need to be on the same network to work seamlessly, this automatic use of the same WiFi makes sense. Moreover, it also means you don’t have to worry about manually switching the WiFi network on your HomePod.
But what if you happen to switch to a different WiFi network on your iPhone later? Well, in this case, you will need to manually change the WiFi network since the HomePod doesn’t change the network automatically.
That’s done! So, that’s how you can connect your Siri-enabled speaker to a WiFi network. Even though I’m quite pleased with the way HomePod and iPhone complement each other, it would be better to include both automatic real-time switching and a bit more control over the WiFi setting pretty much in tune with iOS as the existing option is a tad confusing. By the way, make sure to share your thoughts about HomePod and where it stacks up against the likes of Amazon Echo andGoogle Home.
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