HomePod mini

Hey. I had the same issue: until I stopped messing with the ikea hub and app. Just pair in HomeKit. Don’t worry about the ikea software or hub at all. It caused way more issues than it’s worth. A simple HomePod mini or two or an Apple TV 4K is all ya need.

Many people buy an Apple HomePod Mini, plug it in, and don't even realize they've just installed a Thread Border Router. It really can be that easy. On the other hand, some people buy a Thread device, don't understand that it needs to be routed through a ZigBee-like mesh, and expect a battery-powere

I put a HomePod mini close to it (4 feet) and it works like a charm

Different person here, can’t really answer your first question but in my experience the Apple TV was actually a bigger change than the HomePod (in a good way). I was used to using built-in functionality of Samsung/LG TVs, Fire Sticks, etc., and Apple TV blows them out of the water. It’s just faster,

Wenn es einfach sein soll und ohne dass du dich in irgendeine Software einarbeiten musst -> HomePod Mini oder Apple TV. Dann kannst du die ganzen neuen Matter Geräte von Ikea (Lampen, Buttons, Bewegungsmelder, Luftqualitätssensor, Wasserlecksensor, usw.) direkt in Apple Home verbinden ohne nen Ikea

Or you just upgrade to something like an HomePod mini. Gets rid of that problem.

I think it’s great. We come home from work, and speak “Hey Siri. Play us some music.” The Home Pod Mini just starts playing; when then add to the apartment’s two other Minis. More often than not, it puts together a great mix. Can’t tell you how many times I’ve asked Siri to favorite a song.

It was pretty easy, took about 15-20mins. I used iFixit's guide: https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/HomePod+Mini+Disassembly/139584 Just be careful with any attached cables and take your time. The hardest part is probably gathering the fabric cover back together at the bottom so it looks like it did befor

5 go home pods and and OG home Pod mini, an Onkyo receiver in my office with an old APTV. A Denon AVR960H in my garage with the lates APTV. 4 of the OG home pod are connected to APTVs, and one OG Home Pod in my Kitchen. all working in sync and playing great. however it take time getting everything s

Honestly my HomePod mini pair as stereo , not default for Apple TV 4K hub , but it worked perfectly for last few yrs but I moved to a high-ref interference area , update has it going wonky. I went tweaked on Asus router config. ( rog rapture ax6000 settings). my ADD just f*d me , and ocd like attn t