Hello, this is Route 9.
I received a lot of questions while making the previous HomePod video.
There are many people who don't know much about
configuring a surround sound system
through Apple TV and HomePod connection,
so we prepared a video to tell you through this additional video.
First, HomePods can be stereo
paired with HomePods of the same generation and type.
Stereo pairing is possible with 2 HomePod 1st generation units, 2 HomePod
2nd generation units, and 2 HomePod mini units.
But the important point here is the purpose of stereo pairing.
The main purpose of stereo pairing is to pair two devices and adjust the volume at once
on an iPhone or Apple TV,
or to listen directly to stereo when listening to music
using Siri on the HomePod itself without an iPhone.
However, if you use an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Mac, etc.
as an interface for HomePod Play,
you can connect any number of multiples within the same network to create surround sound.
The currently connected speaker is one TV monitor on which Apple TV is played,
but looking at the speakers that can be connected additionally,
I connected one HomePod, two HomePod minis, one speaker on the thermostat, and one MacBook Pro.
You can adjust the sound volume
using iPhone, Apple Watch, Apple TV, etc.
by placing as many speakers as you want and in the desired place.
You can also control them all at once.
Only Apple offers a system that makes it so easy
and convenient to connect and adjust your sound.
The reason is that it is backed by Apple's AirPlay technology.
Airplay, Apple's core wireless technology, has made Apple devices convenient for 20 years,
enabling remote control of Apple TV with iPhone, enabling wireless
printing, and making it easy to install and adjust surround sound systems.
It is a core technology.
Recently, there are many printers and speakers that support AirPlay,
so if you purchase the product, you can use it wirelessly on the same network.
Also, although it is now discontinued, if you use Apple Airport Express,
the router is basic and makes it possible to wirelessly use printers
and speakers that do not support wireless with Airplay.
Since the basic printer supports Airplay,
I use it wirelessly by connecting only to the label printer, and add surround sound
using an external audio connection cable to the Airport Express.
If you have a speaker with an external port,
you can easily and conveniently configure and use a surround system.
Of course, since the Airport Express is now discontinued,
it will be difficult to configure in this way,
but since there are many types of speakers that support Airplay,
it is now possible to easily build a surround sound system using Apple devices.
In the previous video, I mentioned that being able to use HomePod is a blessing that only Apple users can use.
When connected to the Apple Home app function,
intercom function, bell connection function, speaker phone call, music listening, temperature,
humidity, and temperature controller are automatically turned on.
It can be raised or lowered, and it is also possible to automatically turn on a humidifier or dehumidifier.
HomePod and HomePod Mini are much more useful and nice than I thought,
but it seems really unfortunate that they can't get a haircut in Korea.
There are some people who are thinking about purchasing HomePod Mini or HomePod,
but it is best to add according to your budget.
If you purchase and use a HomePod mini for the first time and use it well,
it is good to configure an additional HomePod mini and use it as a stereo connection,
and if you can afford it later,
add a HomePod and use it as a surround system. .
It may be unreasonable to carry HomePod like a Bluetooth wireless speaker,
but even in the backyard,
just one HomePod mini can make good enough sound,
so I would like to recommend it for parties where it is easy to connect to power.
Thanks for watching the video.
This is Route 9 from Boston.