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HomePod nearby play

How do I stop HomePod from playing music from iPhone when I walk near it? Every time I walk out of my room while listening to music my HomePod, which is by the exit, starts playing whatever I’m listening too.

Posted on Jan 31, 2020 9:51 AM

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Posted on Jan 31, 2020 11:32 AM


Disable Handoff on your devices

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: Go to Settings , then tap General > Handoff.


Hand off audio from iPhone to HomePod

While playing audio from Music, Podcasts, or another audio app, bring iPhone close to HomePod

iPhone and HomePod must be in the same HomeKit home and on the same Wi-Fi network to hand off audio from one device to the other.


Use Handoff with iPhone - Apple Support

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Jan 31, 2020 11:32 AM in response to aDaniel1017


Disable Handoff on your devices

iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch: Go to Settings , then tap General > Handoff.


Hand off audio from iPhone to HomePod

While playing audio from Music, Podcasts, or another audio app, bring iPhone close to HomePod

iPhone and HomePod must be in the same HomeKit home and on the same Wi-Fi network to hand off audio from one device to the other.


Use Handoff with iPhone - Apple Support

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