Apple Says HomePod 2 Also Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs
An addendum to our report about the HomePod mini 2 working as a default speaker on all Mac models with Wi-Fi 6E and later : Apple says this ability extends to the full-sized HomePod 2. Apple's fine print for HomePods as default Mac speakers says "compatible with HomePod mini 2 and HomePod (2nd generation) with support on all Mac desktops and laptops with Wi-Fi 6E or later." Related Roundup: HomePod Buyer's Guide: HomePod (Caution) This article, " Apple Says HomePod 2 Also Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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An addendum to our report about the HomePod mini 2 working as a default speaker on all Mac models with Wi-Fi 6E and later : Apple says this ability extends to the full-sized HomePod 2. Apple's fine print for HomePods as default Mac speakers says "compatible with HomePod mini 2 and HomePod (2nd generation) with support on all Mac desktops and laptops with Wi-Fi 6E or later." Related Roundup: HomePod Buyer's Guide: HomePod (Caution) This article, " Apple Says HomePod 2 Also Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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An addendum to our report about the HomePod mini 2 working as a default speaker on all Mac models with Wi-Fi 6E and later : Apple says this ability extends to the full-sized HomePod 2.
Apple's fine print for HomePods as default Mac speakers says "compatible with HomePod mini 2 and HomePod (2nd generation) with support on all Mac desktops and laptops with Wi-Fi 6E or later." Related Roundup: HomePod Buyer's Guide: HomePod (Caution) This article, " Apple Says HomePod 2 Also Works as Default Speaker With Select Macs " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums
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