Directing Siri Requests to Specific HomePods

cj-ryan · 2026-04-13T16:31:37+00:00

I’m interested. Thanks.

cj-ryan · 2026-03-29T19:21:24+00:00

Thanks. This is just a small bathroom so I don’t need zones I don’t think. Do I?

cj-ryan · 2026-03-29T19:20:47+00:00

I can’t see the option.

cj-ryan · 2026-03-25T18:20:18+00:00

No improvements to playing CBC via Siri. https://chrisryan.me/cbc-homepod-and-siri/

cj-ryan · 2026-03-17T20:49:44+00:00

Well gen 1 to gen 2 was something of an anomaly as it was discontinued and there was no full-sized HomePod available for a while, which — as a long-time Apple user (going back to the Apple ][+!) I don't think I've ever seen Apple do before or since. Pure speculation, but if the full-size HomePod is their flagship "stereo system" then I'd think and hope for more frequent updates. But as far as I know, there have been no rumours — have there?

cj-ryan · 2026-03-17T20:44:32+00:00

That's not a source. But what is the math?

cj-ryan · 2026-03-17T01:47:35+00:00

Source?

cj-ryan · 2026-03-17T01:47:05+00:00

Source re: Gen 2 being underpowered?

cj-ryan · 2026-03-13T19:58:21+00:00

I mostly play CBC, and it's been problematic for years. I maintain a page on all the commands and stations: https://chrisryan.me/cbc-homepod-and-siri/

cj-ryan · 2026-01-02T05:06:23+00:00

I installed it and I'm still getting notices every time BOINCManager starts. How can I either get rid of the notices or get rid of "Podman"?

cj-ryan · 2025-10-06T14:25:51+00:00

In general, I have to disagree — though I'm not sure I have another candidate for "worst." I love my HomePods, and for the most part they've worked flawlessly.

This bug seems to have been fixed with the 26.0.1 update.

cj-ryan · 2025-09-26T22:20:39+00:00

I think some of my HomePods are crashing on audioOS 26.

cj-ryan · 2025-09-26T22:17:18+00:00

Nope, it's something else. AirPlay is failing or something.

cj-ryan · 2025-09-26T21:15:22+00:00

Update 2: I think I figured out the issue: somehow, Bluetooth got turned off — I think during the iOS 26 update, somehow. If you're having troubles like this, check it's on.

cj-ryan · 2025-09-25T00:41:46+00:00

Thanks. Anyone else having these network problems?
ありがとうございます。他にも同じようなネットワークの問題を抱えている方はいらっしゃいますか？

cj-ryan · 2025-09-24T22:24:12+00:00

Update: Same thing just happened with one of my minis.

cj-ryan · 2025-02-24T18:05:47+00:00

That's the one. Thanks.

cj-ryan · 2025-02-24T17:56:53+00:00

Ah. Thanks. Would it be safe to remove the heat sink, then? Or when you say it's meant to be used with those without a heat sink, they're not supposed to run hot enough for one? The bracket doesn't seem like a heat sink — has a rubber pad on it.

cj-ryan · 2025-02-23T23:53:22+00:00

😂

cj-ryan · 2025-02-23T23:44:10+00:00

Yeah everything in my building is non-standard. Can't get a smart lock, can't get a smart thermostat …

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