Need a different country or region?
After you’ve contacted Apple for service, you’ll receive a kit that contains everything you need to return your product to Apple.
Before you ship your HomePod
Pack your HomePod
- Take the foam insert out of the box provided.

- Put your HomePod into the box.

- Put the foam insert back into the box, threading the cord through the slit in the insert.

- Roll the cord up inside the hole at the top of the foam insert.

- Close the lid of the box. Then, remove the tape provided from its backing.

- Use the tape provided to seal the box as shown.*

*Apple is not responsible for any damage during shipping.
Ship your HomePod to Apple
Australia
- Print the shipping label that Apple provided when you requested service.
- Take shipping label and your packaged HomePod to Australia Post.
- Australia Post will package your product and provide you a receipt to confirm your product return.*
- Track your repair.
*Apple is not responsible for any damage during shipping.
Japan
A courier will bring your replacement product and collect your original product.
- Hand your HomePod to the courier. Do not include other accessories. If you include extra items in the box, we won't be able to return them to you.*
- In a few days, check that Apple has received your product.
Your product will be serviced as quickly as possible. Check the status of your service request.
*Apple is not responsible for any damage during shipping.
Use your HomePod after service
- Make note of your new HomePod serial number. Your replacement Apple product is covered by a 90-day service warranty, or the remainder of your original product warranty or AppleCare plan, whichever is longer. Australia or New Zealand consumer law will also apply to your replacement product in those countries.
- Set up and use your new HomePod.
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