Home pod does not work on new iMac

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Home pod does not work on new iMac

Very simple, my new homepod is not working on new and updated iMac. Mac does not even see a speakers, not in Home app or iTunes. I did download Airfoil app to help as some people suggested on forums. There is only 1 wi-fi network but look like speaker is not recognisable. Also look like iTunes subscription is not available in Croatia. Some app features (Home, iTunes and System preferences) mentioned in guide books are not even visable on Mac. May you help with this?

iMac 27" 5K, 10.14

Posted on Feb 16, 2019 7:29 AM

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turingtest2

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Feb 16, 2019 8:41 AM in response to zoran64

Check the prerequisites in the Get started section of Set up and use HomePod - Apple Support. Both devices need to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network that allows devices on that network to see each other.

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turingtest2

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Feb 18, 2019 7:02 AM in response to zoran64

HomePod doesn't function as a standalone Bluetooth device and it requires an iOS device to configure it. HomePod is also somewhat limited in the languages and countries that get full support for all of its features.

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turingtest2

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Feb 18, 2019 2:52 AM in response to zoran64

Some Wi-Fi routers have a feature caller Wireless Isolation or similar that lets client devices see the Internet but not other devices on the same network. You need to allow local connections.

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turingtest2

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Feb 18, 2019 3:39 AM in response to miskeecare

Once configured with a compatible iOS device from that list the HomePod should appear in the Home app on a Mac and be visible as an AirPlay target for iTunes (12.8 or later) or the Mac's main audio output channel.

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Feb 19, 2019 10:21 AM in response to turingtest2

Hi everyone!

Problem solved. I bought iPad 6 generation, set it up and. Before that I did install Airfoil app for I Tunes on Mac. Soon I turned up HomePod Mac and iPad recognised speaker. Only thing is that Siri can not see music in library. I had to start music manually. I think that a reason is; Subscription for iTunes is not available in Croatian store. Anyway, thank you for help

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miskeecare

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Feb 18, 2019 5:37 AM in response to zoran64

www.apple.com/feedback

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zoran64 Author

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Feb 18, 2019 5:35 AM in response to turingtest2

Thank you guys, but look like iMac can not use HomePod speaker and if it does it is complicated. To me is incredible that brand new Mac is not compatible with Apple speaker. Just do not understand that. IPod is probably cheapest thing I can buy and make this thing work. I can make via bluetooth Sony speaker work with Mac, Marshall headphones but not HomePod. Just can not believe that.

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zoran64 Author

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Feb 18, 2019 7:30 AM in response to turingtest2

Yes. It looks like it works with iTunes and in Croatia we can use iTunes just like player. We can not subscribe music download service. I made mistake when I bought it. Anyway it is strange concept for a speaker but I will find a way. Hope I do not need iTunes subscription to make that work.

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zoran64 Author

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Feb 17, 2019 12:42 PM in response to turingtest2

Thanks. I think something is wrong with WI-FI connection

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miskeecare

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Feb 18, 2019 2:58 AM in response to zoran64

https://www.apple.com/homepod/specs/

Thats why it is not compatible with mac os or mac devices

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turingtest2

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Feb 19, 2019 10:24 AM in response to zoran64

You should be able to AirPlay content from iTunes. Siri picks up on unhidden store purchases, or iCloud Music Library with an iTunes Match or Apple Music subscription, which as you've noted you can't set up. Glad to hear that you've got it working.

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Home pod does not work on new iMac

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