How to AirPlay from Mac to HomePod

If you're eager to share your music with anyone within Wi-Fi range, you can change the setting in the Home app to allow streaming to your HomePod. The default setting is 'Anyone On the Same Network,' which makes sense for many users who want to be able to stream music to their smart speaker from various devices. However, if you prefer a more private experience and don't want anyone to impose their musical tastes on you, there's a setting that can help.

To change who can stream to your HomePod with AirPlay, head to the Home app on your Mac or iOS device. In the settings for AirPlay speakers, including your HomePod, you'll find the option to allow access from 'Everyone' instead of just those within your network. This means anyone can stream music to your HomePod if you're connected to Wi-Fi and have enabled this feature.

You can also require a password to be entered before someone can start streaming music to your HomePod. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Tap the location icon in the top left corner.

3. Select 'Allow Speaker Access' to enable the feature.

Once you've made these changes, anyone within Wi-Fi range can stream music to your HomePod from their device. This includes Macs, iPhones, iPads, and other AirPlay-capable devices.

In addition to streaming music locally via iTunes on your Mac or iOS device, you can also use AirPlay to stream audio to your HomePod without an active internet connection. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Open the Home app on your iPhone or iPad.

2. Tap the location icon in the top left corner.

3. Select 'Allow Speaker Access' to enable the feature.

Now you can stream music to your HomePod from any device that supports AirPlay, even without an active internet connection. This is a convenient way to listen to your favorite tunes while on-the-go or in areas with limited Wi-Fi connectivity.

How to airplay from mac to homepod