Display "what's playing" on HomePod?

Purchased my first HomePod today, and I love it...sounds great!


My first question:


I asked Siri to play the soundtrack from Shameless, and she started playing that. Cool.

If I ask her what's currently playing, she'll tell me the artist and title.


BUT, I'm more of a visual person. So, is there any way to display what's currently playing on my HomePod on ANY of my Apple devices? I have an iPhone, Apple Watch, MacBook Pro, Apple TV, iPad Pro.


I guess I'm used to using Spotify where I can see what I'm listening to, maybe see an album cover. It helps me learn what music I like, because I can say "Oh, cool, I like that band!"


I am currently subscribed to Apple Music. Thanks!


My second question:


I asked Siri to add a song I was enjoying to a playlist. She asked me the name of the playlist, so I said Cancel. I'm guessing she probably added a playlist called "Cancel." Cool, I guess? But now what I'm wondering is, where is that playlist, can I go modify it and/or delete it?

HomePod, iOS 11.2.5, Belladonna

Posted on Feb 10, 2018 2:21 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2018 10:08 AM

I think I can answer your first question. Play some music on the HomePod and try this:

  • Open control center on your iPad Pro by swiping up from the bottom of the screen.
  • Press on the music tile to expand it. You should now see the iPad's music control. Below that should be all the controllable devices on the network. In my case it shows a HomePod and an AppleTV.
  • Tap the HomePod section to expand it. You should now see a small remote to control the HomePod.
  • Finally tap the top of the section (where it shows the song that is playing). This should open the Music app for the HomePod.


Sorry I can't help with the second question.

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