With Amazon and Google launching AI-powered smart speakers, it did not really come as a complete surprise to learn that Apple will be launching one of their own too featuring Siri. Dubbed HomePod, the speakers were unveiled at WWDC 2017 a few months ago, and a recently discovered video shows us how the setup process will work.
In a video uploaded by iOS developer Guilherme Rambo, this video is apparently extracted from the latest iOS 11 beta and shows us the setup process for pairing an iPhone with the HomePod. Based on what we are seeing, and assuming it is accurate, the process appears to be similar to the setup process for the AirPods with the iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
This is how the HomePod setup will look like on an iPhone. pic.twitter.com/SARqsYslL6
— Guilherme Rambo (@_inside) August 22, 2017
According to Brazilian website iHelpBR, “When you turn on the sound box for the first time, iOS will ask the user if they want to perform the setup with that iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. It will not be possible to set up a HomePod for Mac or Apple TV — although it is very likely that the device will work normally with them later.”
It seems that the overall setup process is pretty straightforward and fast, which we guess is one of the benefits (and selling points) of owning multiple Apple products. There is no specific date on when the HomePods will be launched, but it is expected to be later this year.
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