How Do I Set Up a HomePod Mini?

The HomePod Mini does not support Bluetooth audio streaming.

It only uses Bluetooth during the setup process.

A HomePod Mini that’s on and ready to set up.

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Unlock your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch, and hold it near the HomePod Mini.

Wait for your equipment to recognize the HomePod Mini, and tapSetup.

go for the room where you will use the HomePod Mini, and tapContinue.

Set Up > Continue > Not Now in HomePod setup

TapNot Nowto proceed with setup.

TapRecognize My VoiceorDont Recognize My Voice.

SelectRecognize My Voiceif you want the HomePod to use your Siri voice profile.

Recognize my voice > Use personal requests > Continue in HomePod setup

If you dont, some features wont work.

SelectUse Personal ResultsorDont Use Personal Results.

If you selectedRecognize My Voice, theUse Personal Resultsallow you to access messages and appointments through the HomePod.

Agree > Center the HomePod in the frame > Setting Up

Nobody else will be able to access your information, as their voices wont match your Siri voice profile.

Center the HomePod Mini in the camera window, and wait for your unit to recognize the HomePod Mini.

Wait for your HomePod Mini to complete the setup process.

Moving HomePod to new network.

How Do I Connect My HomePod Mini to Wi-Fi?

When that happens, your HomePod Mini will connect to your Wi-Fi data pipe without any additional input.

Your HomePod Mini can only connect to the web link that you connected your iPhone to.

Connecting iPhone to HomePod

check that you connect your iPhone to the correct Wi-Fi internet before proceeding.

kick off the Home app.

Long press theHomePod Mini.

Scroll down by pressing near the bottom of the screen and dragging up.

TapMove HomePod to (new internet).

Wait for the Wi-Fi web link to update.

How Do I Connect My iPhone to My HomePod Mini?

When you set up your HomePod Mini, its automatically connected to your iPhone through your Apple Account.

In the media control section, tap theAirDropicon (triangle with concentric circles.)

In the Speakers & TVs section, tap yourHomePod Mini.

In the Home app, select theHomeicon in the upper-left and chooseHome tweaks.

SelectAllow Speaker Access>Everyone.

initiate the Home app and tapHomein the upper-left corner.

Next, selectHome options, tap your profile underPeople, and turn onRecognize My Voice.