How do I install HomePod mini stereo?

How do I connect my HomePod mini to a stereo?

Where do I put HomePod stereo?

If you use a HomePod stereo pair, place the speakers on either side of the TV. For optimal surround sound, the HomePod speakers should be about 4 feet (1.2 meters) apart from each other.

How do I use my HomePod mini as a surround sound?

Select the HomePod or stereo pair that you want to use for home theater audio. With iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch: In the Home app, press and hold Apple TV, then scroll down and tap Default Audio Output. Select the HomePod or stereo pair that you want to use for home theater audio. Tap Back, then tap Done.

Is HomePod mini mono or stereo?

As a stereo pair, the HomePod Mini becomes the speaker equivalent of Apple's AirPods Pro: An incredible, totally wireless audio system.

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Is HomePod mini stereo pair good?

Compared to the original HomePod, there's no way around the fact that the HomePod mini doesn't sound as good. Two HomePod minis in a stereo pair sound a lot better than a solo HomePod mini, but I still think a single large HomePod sounds better, especially when playing back music with a lot of low-end sound.

Is a single HomePod stereo?

The HomePod is a mono speaker. It uses a ring of seven tweeters to adjust the volume of the mono sound it sends out in an attempt to provide balanced sound anywhere in a room. It does not create any form of stereophonic sound reproduction.

Can I use HomePod for surround sound?

They are louder and have more bass than what I get using just the TV sound. But even though they support Dolby Atmos, HomePod still doesn't really support true surround. Right now, you can only set up a single pair of HomePods as the default speaker for an Apple TV.

Can HomePod mini do Dolby Atmos?

Best answer: Unfortunately, the HomePod mini does not currently support Dolby Atmos. If you want to add Spatial Audio to your home theater, you should look for the original HomePod or a compatible soundbar.

Where does HomePod mini sound to stereo?

In the room where you have your TV and Apple TV 4K setup, place your HomePod. If you have one HomePod, place it centrally (where a soundbar should be). If you have two HomePods, place them on either side of your TV.

Does HomePod mini have stereo?

You can create a stereo pair with two HomePod mini speakers or two HomePod speakers. (You can't create a stereo pair with a HomePod mini and a HomePod.) To create a stereo pair, both HomePod speakers need to be assigned to the same room. In the Home app on your iOS or iPadOS device, touch and hold a HomePod.

Can you connect multiple devices to HomePod mini?

You can connect multiple devices to the HomePod but only one account at a time.

Can you use HomePod mini as Bluetooth speaker?

While your HomePod Mini uses Bluetooth for some connectivity, you can't use one as a Bluetooth speaker. The only way to use audio with a HomePod Mini is by using an Apple device like an iPhone, iPad, Macbook, iMac, or an Apple TV.

Can you add a subwoofer to HomePod mini?

Just play any music, select the HomePods and then add the subwoofer in the Airplay menu. For me this works perfectly fine, no audio drops or sync issues.

How do I connect two HomePod mini to my TV?

If you want to use two HomePod mini or two HomePod speakers, create a stereo pair, then assign the stereo pair to the same room as your Apple TV in the Home app. Turn on your Apple TV. You'll be asked if you want to Use HomePod speakers as Apple TV speakers.

How many HomePod minis can you connect to Apple TV?

All replies. You can stereo pair two minis if you like, then on Apple TV you can AirPlay: On Apple TV, press and hold Apple TV App/Home to bring up Control Center.

Are stereo HomePods worth it?

Apple's HomePod is the best-sounding wireless smart speaker available, and you can control it by voice using Apple's virtual assistant, Siri. But the HomePod is worth considering only if you're an iPhone owner and a subscriber to Apple Music (or are willing to be)—don't buy it if you want to keep streaming Spotify.

How many HomePod minis can play at once?

Two HomePod minis can be paired together to create a stereo pair with left and right channels for rich sound, and multiple HomePod minis can work together throughout the home to stream music to multiple rooms. Two HomePod minis can be paired, but HomePod mini can't be paired to HomePod.

Can you pair 3 HomePod minis?

Before you ask, you can't pair three HomePods together, although you can have more than two HomePods (i.e. a pair and a single HomePod for example) in the same room controlled via the same zone in the Apple Home app. You can find more tips and tricks in our best Apple HomePod tips and tricks feature.

Is it worth getting 2 HomePod minis?

The Bottom Line

But the reason two HomePod minis are worth considering for this purpose is that they do sound quite good for their size, and they integrate really well with your iPhone and Siri.

How many speakers does the HomePod mini have?

At 3.3 inches tall, the HomePod mini is about the same size as the fourth-gen Echo Dot and considerably smaller than the full-size Echo or Google's Nest Audio. As a result, it has just one speaker: a downward-firing full-range driver that is designed to evenly spread sound in all directions.