I would like to set up an audio automation using HomeKit and a HomePod mini, eg. To say hello or play a particular song when certain people come home. However, I do not have an Apple Music subscription and do not want to sign up for one just to do this.
Is there anyway around the Apple Music subscription for this?
Our apologies for any confusion scottfromglebe,
There isn’t a way to set up audio with an automation without an Apple Music subscription. Providing feedback to Apple regarding automations, and wanting to utilize other forms of audio is the right step to take. They do appreciate our feedback, and it would be reviewed by the appropriate team at Apple. Feedback can be left via the Product Feedback website previously provided.
Take care!
Our apologies for any confusion scottfromglebe,
There isn’t a way to set up audio with an automation without an Apple Music subscription. Providing feedback to Apple regarding automations, and wanting to utilize other forms of audio is the right step to take. They do appreciate our feedback, and it would be reviewed by the appropriate team at Apple. Feedback can be left via the Product Feedback website previously provided.
Take care!
Hello scottfromglebe,
It sounds as though you’re wanting to set up an audio automation with your HomePod mini to greet you and other individuals upon returning home. Apple Support Communities is a great place for help!
You can find great information about what automations can do, and creating an automation in the following article.
Create scenes and automations with the Home app
If you would like to provide feedback about audio automations you can do so via the Product Feedback website. Apple does appreciate all feedback about their products, services, and features.
Take care!
Hi,
Thanks for the reply, but it is not really helpful as my question is about audio announcements without having to have an Apple Music subscription. Currently, that seems to be a requirement for audio automations. Any suggestions for how to work around that would be great.
Okay, thanks. will drop Apple a comment and hopefully they will expand our options for audio automations.
homekit audio automation
