Apple TV and HomePod show up with only the room name

I have a HomePod and an Apple TV set up in my living room. In the Home app, they are both in the "Living Room" room.

When I want to play music from my iPhone or Mac, it's hard to tell which accessory to choose as they both (TV and HomePod) appear as Living Room.

Why is the accessory name not shown? Why only the room name?

Posted on Apr 10, 2021 11:03 AM

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3 replies

Apr 10, 2021 1:05 PM in response to turingtest2

Hi. I now have them a custom name and it solved the issue. Thanks!

turingtest2

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Apr 10, 2021 11:56 AM in response to Fuchsteufelswild

Have you given the devices custom names, or are they using the generic Apple TV and HomePod?

tt2

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Apr 10, 2021 1:09 PM in response to Fuchsteufelswild

You're welcome. 🙂

tt2

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