I agree with you on Siri, an absolute waste of time now though don’t blast SIRI
as a total failure as SIRI does do things that Google and Alexa don’t, one of
which is give you parametric pressure which I find quite useful.
No doubt about it, the Google Max is the smart speaker of choice and the best
of the best sounding Smart Speaker in my view and the price has dropped too
which makes it more worth the wile.
We’re going to have to agree to disagree with regard to the rest of your
comments on the Homepod and as I said I don’t think the Homepod is perfect but
I do think the system has a lot going for it if Apple could be bothered lifting
there game.
Alexa? Well have to admit to having very little time for the system these
days, ever since I sold my Alexa Echo Plus 2nd generation, replaced them with
new Alexa Echo Studio speakers and discovered that my home automation system
had been completely wiped from my Amazon account so no more automatically
turning lights on and off etc.
I never liked the sound of the Echo Studio speakers anyway so was glad to rid
myself of those a couple of months ago.
I use Google pretty much all the time now but I still like my HomePods.
On 17 Jul 2020, at 12:34 am, Scott Granados <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I have to disagree completely. I wouldn't take a home pod if someone paid me.
They sound like garbage, I’ve auditioned a pair in my home and sent them
back. Now I went much higher end with a Sonos system but even the high end
Echo studio or the Google Max make the HomePod seem like a joke.
Next problem is you’re stuck with Siri. Siri is Apple’s biggest
failure in my opinion. It started out strong many years back but Apple
totally lost it’s edge in the speaking assistant space. Google and Alexa
again clown on Siri when it comes to features, configurability and usability.
I understand some over seas have a better Siri Experience do to language
availability etc but in my experience it just doesn’t provide an experience
that stacks up against the competition.
There are many things that Apple really does well. wearables, their
own chips, I like the software for the most part but audio equipment, no
thanks. At least not smart speakers. AirPods hands down love them, HomePods
not so much. We’re in to some seriously subjective areas though when we talk
about musicality etc.
Good comments though and points well made, thanks.
On Jul 16, 2020, at 10:17 AM, Dane Trethowan <grtdane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
I’m not sure that absolutely no one is buying them <smile>
I bought my pair in November of last year and I would have to say that the
Homepod are some of the best sounding Smart Speakers I’ve ever heard and
I’ve tested quite a few.
Yes, the Homepod isn’t going to suit everyone but if you’re into the Apple
Eco system then - in theory - the Homepod should do very nicely.
Apple in my view still have some problems to sort but there’s no denying
that the Homepod has come a long way in 12 months.
The HomePod is quite expensive - particularly if you want a pair - but well
worth the money if sound quality is what you’re aiming for in a Smart
speaker package.
On 17 Jul 2020, at 12:03 am, Scott Granados <scott@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I’m sure they have plenty of replacements since nobody is buying them.:)
On Jul 15, 2020, at 5:48 PM, (Redacted sender "mythgirl98" for DMARC)
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Mine had to take a trip to the service center. They replaced it.
Sent from my iPhone
On Jul 15, 2020, at 11:21 AM, Dane Trethowan <grtdane@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Hi Everyone.
A few weeks ago we discussed the Apple Homepod and the problems some
users were having with the sound.
I have just reset my Apple Homepod devices - for about the fifth time I
think - as I was having some connection issues.
I discovered that a firmware update is available which has now been
installed.
I’ve been playing music on my Homepod Stereo Pair for the last 30 minutes
and I can report that the sound - even though generally good up till now
- has improved out of sight since the Pair were updated? Or perhaps it’s
just the reinstall, either way I encourage you to check to see that your
Homepod has the latest firmware, you can do this through the Home App,
select Rooms, select the room your Homepod is in and then select the
device, swiping up to select “Open Controls”.
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