Apple HomePod HomeKit hub 


Aside from playing Audio/music,what else can HomePod do? I found some information in https://devicebase.net/en/product/apple-homepod-speaker/99990090 .

However,I want to get additional input about the product.

Thank you in advance.
darzel
It has some Siri functionality, but it limited compared to the Siri on the iPhone and iPad.  It makes a nice AirPlay speaker for secondary rooms and can be moved easily, if needed.  We have used them for clients that want music in kitchens and bathrooms, and set up some of them as mobile for patios and decks.

Most here would most likely agree that it’s not an “audiophile” product, but it sounds good for the size/form and sounds better than most entry/mid-level in wall speaker systems, so while it’s a consumer product, we use them successfully in “custom” applications.

With AirPlay 2 now enabled, it is nice to have multi-room running directly from an iOS device (iPhone/iPad), and being able to use two in one room (left & right) makes them adaptable to larger spaces.  They are not perfect, but it’s a nice speaker with integrated Apple features that fits nice for the right person.