Set up HomePod
You can place HomePod almost anywhere in your home—like the kitchen counter or a bedside table. During setup, you use your iPhone or iPad to add HomePod to the Home app, set up Siri, and more.
Prepare your iPhone or iPad for setup
Go to the Settings app
on your iPhone or iPad.
Check the following:
Wi-Fi: Make sure your iPhone or iPad is connected to the Wi-Fi network you plan to use for HomePod.
Bluetooth®: Make sure Bluetooth is turned on.
Apple Account: Verify that your Apple Account is shown at the top. If you don’t see your name, tap Apple Account, then sign in.
Software updates: Tap General, tap Software Update, then install any available updates.
Set up HomePod for the first time
Choose a location with access to your Wi-Fi network and power. See Important safety information for HomePod.
Connect HomePod to power.
The spinning white light indicates HomePod is turning on.
Wait until HomePod displays a slow pulsing white light on top, which indicates HomePod is ready for setup.
Hold your unlocked iPhone or iPad near HomePod until the setup screen appears.
Tap Set Up, then follow the onscreen instructions.
If the setup screen doesn’t appear automatically
Go to the Home app
on your iPhone or iPad.
Tap
, tap Add Accessory, then tap “More options.”
Tap HomePod in the Nearby Accessories list.
Tap Set Up, then follow the onscreen instructions.
If HomePod doesn’t appear in the Nearby Accessories list, see the Apple Support article If you can’t set up HomePod or HomePod mini.