Use Apple HomePod to make calls - how it works

Apple's HomePod is not just for listening to music. You can also use this to make calls. We show you the possibilities.

Make calls with Apple HomePod: These are the options

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Click "Audio" during the call to select the HomePod as speaker

Now select the HomePod to use it to make calls

You have two options if you want to make phone calls with the HomePod:

• The easiest way is to say the magic words "Hey Siri, call [name of the person you are calling]".
• This works if you have set up the HomePod with your iPhone and have selected that the HomePod is authorized for messages and calls.
• The other option is that you start a call with your iPhone as usual and click on "Audio" during the call.
• Then select the HomePod.
• You have now connected the HomePod to the iPhone like other speakers and can now conduct your call via the device.

Read how to listen to your Apple HomePod radio in the next post.