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How to Stream Music to Apple's HomePod
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By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on November 23, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Music, Podcasts, & Audio Audio Streaming Spotify Pandora Apple Music Prime Music Music For Your Life Podcasts Radio CDs, MP3s, & Other Media What to Know
Connect your HomePod and iOS device to the same Wi-Fi network and turn on Bluetooth.Open the iOS device's Control Center, tap AirPlay, and select HomePod. Open a music streaming app.Go to the Apple menu, select System Preferences > Sound > Output, select your HomePod, and check Show volume in the menu bar. The Apple HomePod is optimized for playing Apple Music and Apple Podcasts content. The device can also stream music from any service running on your Apple devices, including Spotify, Pandora, Amazon Prime Music, YouTube Music, and other services. Here's how to stream music to an Apple HomePod on a device running iOS 13, iOS 12, iOS 11, or a recent version of macOS.
Stream Spotify Pandora and More With AirPlay
While the HomePod doesn't have built-in connections for Spotify, Pandora, and other third-party music-streaming services, if your favorite streaming app is on an iOS device with an AirPlay option, then you can stream to HomePod over AirPlay. AirPlay is a free technology built into iOS devices (as well as Apple TVs and Macs) that lets you stream audio and video between compatible devices. Apple Inc. Here's how to stream Spotify and other third-party music apps from your iOS device to your HomePod. You won't be able to use Siri with your HomePod to control Spotify, Pandora, and other third-party music apps. Instead, use onscreen playback controls in your iOS device's Control Center or in the app to control your streaming music. Make sure your HomePod and iOS device are on the same Wi-Fi network and have Bluetooth turned on. Open your iOS device's Control Center. (Depending on your iOS device and model, swipe up from the bottom or swipe down from the top right corner.) In the top-right corner of the Music control, tap the AirPlay icon (the circles with the triangle in the bottom) You'll see a list of AirPlay devices. In the Speakers & TVs section, tap the name of the HomePod to which you want to stream, and then close out Control Center. Open Spotify, Pandora, or another app from which you want to stream music. Begin playing your music, and it will stream to your selected HomePod. Stream Spotify Pandora and More From a Mac
Streaming Spotify, Pandora, and other music services from a Mac to the HomePod also uses AirPlay, but the steps you follow are slightly different. Here's what to do: From the Apple menu, open System Preferences. Select Sound. Select Output. Select the HomePod to which you want to stream. All audio coming from your Mac will now play to that HomePod. Check the box next to Show volume in the menu bar. This lets you select the HomePod from the menu bar audio control so you don't always need to use System Preferences. Play the music through an app or your Mac's browser, and it will stream through the HomePod. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Use Apple AirPlay With HomePod How to Use AirPlay to Stream Videos to a TV How to Fix a Missing AirPlay Icon on iPhone and Mac Apple Music vs. Spotify: Which One is Right for You? The 9 Best Free Music Streaming Apps for iOS and Android (2022) Google Home vs. Apple HomePod How to AirPlay From a Mac to a TV 14 Best Places to Listen to Free Music Online How to Play Music on Twitch Everything You Need to Know About Apple HomePod YouTube Music vs. Spotify: Which Service Better Fits Your Music Needs? How to Turn on AirPlay on a Mac How to Make Phone Calls With Your HomePod Apple AirPlay and AirPlay Mirroring Explained How to Use Google Home With Your iPhone 8 Best Streaming Music Services With an Offline Mode Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies