The Top Five Home Pod Fixes We Want to See ASAP: A Critical Analysis

Apple recently introduced its new voice-controlled speaker, and while it has some impressive features, there are several aspects that need improvement. In this article, we will explore the top five home pod fixes that Apple could make to enhance the user experience.

**Number Five: Apple TV Control**

One of the most frustrating things about the home pod is that it cannot directly access your Apple TV using voice commands. This seems like a basic feature that should be included in any smart speaker, especially one from Apple. It's puzzling why Apple wouldn't reward its customers for buying both the set-top box and the speaker by allowing them to control their Apple TV with ease. The current workaround is to use the Siri remote, which defeats the purpose of having a voice-controlled speaker in the first place.

**Number Four: Simplifying the Setup Process**

Setting up an Apple home pod requires an iOS device, specifically iPhone 5s or later, iPad Pro, iPad fifth generation, iPad Air, or later, iPad Mini 2 or later, or iPod Touch 6th generation. This is a requirement that not everyone meets, making it difficult for Android users with Apple Music to set up their home pod. It's also worth noting that the setup process can be a bit cumbersome, requiring users to navigate through multiple screens and phrases like "open up." This lack of clarity and simplicity in the setup process makes it hard for new users to get started.

**Number Three: Enhanced Bluetooth Capabilities**

The Apple home pod has Bluetooth 5.0, which means it has a longer range and faster data transfer speeds compared to previous versions of Bluetooth. This is a significant improvement that allows users to use their home pod as a Bluetooth speaker from further away. However, its primary function is still limited to communicating with iOS devices only. While this might not be a deal-breaker for some users, it's an area where Apple could expand the capabilities of the home pod.

**Number Two: Advanced Multi-User Support**

Imagine having multiple users access their Apple products simultaneously, such as iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch. It's a common scenario that many users face, but current smart speakers like the home pod don't support this feature out of the box. While it's true that the speaker can handle multiple voice commands, it doesn't have advanced multi-user support, which means it won't know the difference between two voices. This is where Google and Amazon excel with their customization options for each user.

**Number One: Opening Up Music Choices**

One of the primary reasons people buy a home pod is to enjoy high-quality music. However, Apple has positioned the home pod primarily as a great-sounding speaker for music lovers who also have an iPhone or iPad. If you don't have Apple Music, you're limited to playing music through your iOS device only. While it's possible to airplay audio from other services using third-party apps, it's not the most seamless experience. There's still room for improvement here, and we hope Apple will expand its music offerings in the future.

**Hardware Changes to Enhance User Experience**

While these top five fixes focus on software updates, there are some hardware changes that could significantly enhance the user experience of the home pod. For example, Apple could introduce wireless charging capabilities for the speaker itself, making it easier to keep it powered and portable. However, one feature that seems unlikely is the inclusion of a 3.5mm input jack, which would allow users to connect external devices like headphones or speakers.

In conclusion, while the Apple home pod has some impressive features, there are several areas where improvement is needed. By addressing these top five fixes, Apple can create a more comprehensive and user-friendly smart speaker that meets the needs of its customers.

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difference between two voices Google and Amazon both let you get customized responses based on your voice which makes the investment in a smart speaker a little easier to handle before we get to number one let's talk about some hardware changes to the home pod that could be useful in the future Apple is embraced wireless charging it could be nice if the home pot itself served as a wireless charger for an Apple watch air pods or an iPhone also the home pod has a non removable power cable that means the home pod can never have a simple battery accessory that makes it more portable lastly how about a 3.5 millimeter input jack so you can attach other devices to the home pod easily I'm laughing because that's never gonna happen coming in at number 1 is opening up music choices Apple has been positioning the home pod primarily as a great sounding speaker for people who love music and a smart speaker second the thing is if you want to get all music functionality out of the home pod you better have Apple music I'm not making this up that's Apple's language in its system requirements for the home pod Google and Amazon both allow you to change your default music service if you want now you can air play audio from your iOS device to the home pod so it is possible to listen to other services from the home pod but it's less than ideal there is plenty to like about the Apple home pod by the way check out our full review at sea Netcom big thanks to Megan Walton for her help on this top five you guys gonna pick up a home pod let us know Amaya's act roc onlinethese are the top five home pod fixes we want to ASAP Apple just introduced its new voice controlled speaker but here's the thing it could be better here's what Apple could do right now to enhance the home pod by the way we're focusing on software changes which means this stuff could be addressable immediately let's get to it at number five is Apple TV control so remember how you can search for things using your voice with the newest Apple TV well you can't use your home pod to directly access your Apple TV why on earth would Apple not reward you for buying its set-top box and its speaker because I have no good answer for you if you want to search for things on your Apple TV with your voice you better grab your Siri remote number four open up the setup process spoiler get use of the phrase open up in this top five want an Apple home pod guess what you cannot even set it up unless you have an iOS device look at the system requirements iPhone 5s or later iPad pro iPad fifth generation iPad air or later iPad Mini 2 or later or iPod Touch 6th generation this is a requirement not optional do you have an Android device with Apple music well forget about setting up an Apple home pod unless you've got an iOS device running 11-point 2.5 or later somewhere else coming in at number three open up bluetooth the Apple home pod has Bluetooth 5.0 which means a longer range and it's faster direct transferring data than previous versions of Bluetooth that's great you can use your Apple home pod as a Bluetooth speaker from further away right no while there is Bluetooth hard work in the home pod its function is to talk to iOS devices only number two advanced multi-user support imagine a world where your Apple product is locked down to one user like the iPhone or iPad or Apple watch ok so it's not that hard to imagine the home pod does allow anyone to ask a serious question but the speaker does not support voice training meaning it does not know the difference between two voices Google and Amazon both let you get customized responses based on your voice which makes the investment in a smart speaker a little easier to handle before we get to number one let's talk about some hardware changes to the home pod that could be useful in the future Apple is embraced wireless charging it could be nice if the home pot itself served as a wireless charger for an Apple watch air pods or an iPhone also the home pod has a non removable power cable that means the home pod can never have a simple battery accessory that makes it more portable lastly how about a 3.5 millimeter input jack so you can attach other devices to the home pod easily I'm laughing because that's never gonna happen coming in at number 1 is opening up music choices Apple has been positioning the home pod primarily as a great sounding speaker for people who love music and a smart speaker second the thing is if you want to get all music functionality out of the home pod you better have Apple music I'm not making this up that's Apple's language in its system requirements for the home pod Google and Amazon both allow you to change your default music service if you want now you can air play audio from your iOS device to the home pod so it is possible to listen to other services from the home pod but it's less than ideal there is plenty to like about the Apple home pod by the way check out our full review at sea Netcom big thanks to Megan Walton for her help on this top five you guys gonna pick up a home pod let us know Amaya's act roc online\n"