Set up a Siri-enabled accessory
You can extend access to HomePod throughout your home by enabling Siri on compatible smart home accessories. Siri can be enabled on these accessories so you can control them with your voice, get help with everyday questions or tasks, and play your favorite music and podcasts.
Note: Music and podcast playback on Siri-enabled accessories is currently a beta feature.
HomePod must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network in order to access Siri from the accessory. Personal content requests also require your iPhone or iPad to be on the same Wi-Fi network.
Siri cannot be enabled on an accessory if another intelligent assistant is already enabled on that device.
Add an accessory
Check the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth® settings and software updates on your iPhone or iPad.
Go to the Home app
.Tap
, then tap Add Accessory.Scan a setup code, or hold iPhone near the accessory and tap the accessory in the Nearby Accessories list.
Tap Set Up, then follow the onscreen instructions.
Configure a Siri-enabled accessory
You can configure the accessory to act as an AirPlay speaker and allow personal content requests.
Go to the Home app
on your iPhone or iPad.Tap the accessory, tap
, then do any of the following:Turn on AirPlay: Turn on AirPlay Speaker (beta) so you can select the accessory as an audio destination for music, podcasts, and other media.
Allow personal content requests: In the Speak to Siri section, tap Turn On, then tap Use Personal Content.