How to set up and install your Apple HomePod?

If you’re a proud owner of an Apple HomePod, you’ll want to learn how to set it up and start using it.

This guide is for anyone who wants to learn how to set up and install their Apple HomePod.

How to

Plug in your HomePod and wait for the light to turn white.
Bring your iPhone or iPad close to the HomePod.
Tap Set Up on your iPhone or iPad.
Follow the on-screen instructions to connect your HomePod to your Wi-Fi network.
Choose whether you want to enable Personal Requests or not.
Choose whether you want to share analytics with Apple or not.
Choose whether you want to use Siri or not.
Choose whether you want to use HomeKit or not.
Wait for the setup process to complete.
Start using your HomePod!

Make sure your HomePod is placed on a stable surface.
Keep your HomePod away from water and other liquids.
Keep your HomePod away from heat sources.
Keep your HomePod away from other electronic devices that may interfere with its signal.

Let’s say you’ve just purchased an Apple HomePod and you want to set it up.

Here’s an example conversation you might have with Siri:

You: Hey Siri, set up my HomePod.

Siri: Okay, let’s get started.

First, plug in your HomePod and wait for the light to turn white.

You: Done.

Siri: Great.

Now bring your iPhone or iPad close to the HomePod.

You: Okay, my iPhone is close.

Siri: Perfect.

Tap Set Up on your iPhone or iPad.

You: Got it.

Siri: Now follow the on-screen instructions to connect your HomePod to your Wi-Fi network.

You: Alright, it’s connected.

Siri: Awesome.

Choose whether you want to enable Personal Requests or not.

You: I’ll enable them.

Siri: Okay.

Choose whether you want to share analytics with Apple or not.

You: I’ll share them.

Siri: Got it.

Choose whether you want to use Siri or not.

You: Of course, I want to use Siri.

Siri: Great.

Choose whether you want to use HomeKit or not.

You: Yes, I want to use HomeKit.

Siri: Okay, we’re almost done.

Just wait for the setup process to complete.

You: Alright, it’s done.

Siri: Fantastic.

You’re all set up and ready to start using your HomePod!