HomePod Mini iCloud Password Change

I changed my iCloud password while on the road. As a result I lost connection to my Home.app devices which includes 5 HomePod minis. When I returned home, I get the message on each HomePod minis in the Home.app that my password is incorrect but there is nowhere to change it. I do not want to set up 5 HomePods from scratch. Does anyone have a suggestion on how to change my iCloud Password on my HomePod minis that are connected via the Home App?


Btw, If this is as designed then it seems a shortcoming of the home app. If you must change your apple password for security reasons while you’re on the road you lose access to controlling your home devices remotely (think cameras, heat/ac, etc) when you may need them the most.

Posted on Feb 19, 2025 9:26 AM

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Feb 24, 2025 12:42 PM in response to David McKinlay

Thank you. Much appreciated. I did end up resetting each HomePod mini from scratch and creating a new home. But I will save these instructions for next time. I wonder if Apple could nest a separate Home.app userid and password hierarchically under the AppleID Login. That way when we have to change our AppleID password when we are away from home we wouldn’t lose access to the Home devices. But that’s a different topic I guess. Anyway, thank you again for responding and providing the link.

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HomePod Mini iCloud Password Change

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