Top 7 Uses for a Homepod Mini in your Homekit Smart Home

The Homepod Mini is Small and it's still Mighty but are you using it to it's fullest?

How did I live before the Homepod Mini? That is still to be determined but the important thing is that it's here now. I use this little sphere of magic every single day. I could give you 99 tips & tricks for the Homepod Mini but in this video I'll focus on my Top 7 uses for a Homepod Mini. As in, practical and real-life uses that save our family time, money & energy and just geneerally enhance our Smart Home!

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro
00:50 Top 7 Uses for a HomePod Mini
01:01 #1 - Alarms & Timers
02:03 #2 - Notes & Reminders
04:17 #3 - Intercom
05:26 #4 - Controlling Homekit
06:06 #5 - Voice Assistant
06:36 #6 - Music
08:45 #7 - Airplay
09:33 Bonus Tip - Automations

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[shinjiikarir]

I like that you show family situations with actual family members. It really shows a smart home is an improvement for everyone in the household. Most homekit youtubers don’t do this. Great work!

[anthonywall]

I love my mini’s. I have one in each bedroom, TV room and kitchen. They have made my life so simple.

[certior]

I love to see how people use this it in real life - great video

[Polkster]

I use the ones in the bedroom to play white noise (Stream Sounds) to help us sleep at night.

[ModernDayTech]

So many good uses. I don’t know what we ever did without em.

[AdamKFT]

Can’t believe I watched the whole video without been bored
Really appreciate 👍 subscribed

[derrickrudolph]

Thanks Brad! A lot of great tips in there. Keep up the great work! 😎

[dannybroddy]

Nice Brad, I didn’t know about being able to update lists in notes, that’s a great use for sure! Home pod is so versatile I have them everywhere!

[SMX]

The HomePod minis are superb & the original HomePod has the most beautiful bass 👏👍😊

[ahgflyguy]

Great video, love the subtle Canadian flavor, such as the HPM price in igloo dollars, Our Lady Peace as the band, and the Canadian (mis)pronunciation of “pasta”. Subscribed... but mostly for the good content without hype.

[HeyTechi]

Love the opening and new social media graphics!

Another great video Brad - You're absolutely right about lists - it's an under-appreciated aspect which I must admit I don't use myself all that much, but I really should!

[uniqueflh]

Another good video Brad!

I've kind of went overboard with HPMs. All of the features you mention are great.
While it is the most basic of functions, I really like having them in (pretty much) every room and being able to play them at low-volume for background music. In my home, they are playing pretty much any time a television isn't on...and it's provided us with a 'whole home audio' experience.
And my Stereo Pair of OG HomePods set as Default Audio on my ATV4K makes for a great sound stage for 'normal' TV viewing - when I'm not watching something that warrants going thru my Surround Receiver/speakers...

I have couple of rooms that could probably benefit from another HPM so that I could configure a Stereo Pair, but I think that might get me into some trouble with the Wifey. :)

[valdovega]

Great video Brad! I think also it’s worth noting that with a 2021 Apple TV 4K + Stereo Pair OG HomePods + TV with ARC/eARC combo you can use the HomePod set up to play any sound from the tv. I’m enjoying playing either my Nintendo switch or Xbox series x and have the sound come out through the HomePods (since we all know they have amazing sound quality haha).

[MrDingleberry]

Very cool. The “Tell” command was one i din’t know about. thanks!

[froydinger]

Just got my basement re-rigged up (our main living space use to be all Alexa ) and am loving all the HomeKit stuff! Been a breeze to set up compared to our old echo. Can’t believe how simple it is to be completely honest.

[SusanMiddleton]

Good tips. I have a grocery app on my phone that I’ve been using for years. Of course I have to type in my list but it also has a favourites section so it’s easy to add your regular purchase. Being a former Blackberry user, I can type fast! I can also set up any number of different stores. That being said, I can see myself creating a List within the Reminders App using HomePod Mini. I’ll give it a try. 😊

[SeanKearney]

Super helpful overview - and I love the Our Lady Peace shoutouts! :)

[Mkt]

I started hinting my wife to get our home “tech smart” starting with HomePod minis but it ddnt go down so well as expected. I have a long way to go…😭

[thesaint]

I have to save this video and come back to take notes! Great content.

[KevinG_]

Great video! I have a few homepods around my apartment that only get used for music and Apple TV but a lot of the features you mention seem really helpful. I’ll be sure to try and incorporate these tips!