What to Know
- Your HomePod automatically connects to whatever Wi-Fi your iPhone is connected to.
- You can only change the Wi-Fi on a HomePod if your iPhone is connected to a different Wi-Fi.
- Open your Home app, tap on your HomePod, and follow the on-screen prompts to switch to your iPhone's current Wi-Fi.
Changing your HomePod's Wi-Fi is only possible if your iPhone switches to a new Wi-Fi. Your HomePod initially automatically connects to whatever Wi-Fi your iPhone is on, but if your iPhone moves to a new Wi-Fi, your HomePod won't automatically follow. Here's how to change a HomePod's Wi-Fi network.
How to Change Wi-Fi on HomePod
You might want to change the Wi-Fi on your HomePod if a new, stronger Wi-Fi network becomes available, or if your Wi-Fi goes down and you want to switch to a hotspot.
Note: You can't change your HomePod's Wi-Fi independently of your iPhone, but you can change your HomePod's Wi-Fi by switching your iPhone's Wi-Fi first. To switch your HomePod to a new Wi-Fi, make sure to connect your iPhone to that Wi-Fi first. Make sure to be within Bluetooth range of your HomePod when you try to switch its Wi-Fi network.
Once your iPhone is connected to the correct Wi-Fi:
- Open the Home app on your iPhone.
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- Tap on your HomePod.
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- You'll see a notification that your HomePod is not connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. Swipe up to scroll down.
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- Tap where it says Move HomePod to "[Wi-Fi Network Name]."
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Your HomePod will take a moment to switch, and then align with your iPhone's current Wi-Fi network.
FAQ
How do I connect my HomePod to a new Wi-Fi network?
If your HomePod is already connected to a Wi-Fi network, you'll have to take the steps above. However, if it is brand new or set up in a new location, you can follow the prompts during your HomePod setup to connect it to a new Wi-Fi network.
Will my HomePod automatically switch Wi-Fi networks?
If you switch your iPhone to a new Wi-Fi, your HomePod will not automatically switch, however, the prompt above will automatically appear when you follow the steps. Also, if you connect to a hotspot and then move out of range, your HomePod may switch back to the original network. If you are connected to a hotspot that moved in and out of HomePod range and your HomePod doesn't appear to be on the same network, follow steps 1 and 2 above to see if it is still connected to the hotspot or reverted.
Do my iPhone and HomePod have to be on the same Wi-Fi?
Your HomePod can operate independently of your iPhone if it is on a different network, but only in a limited capacity. For example, you will not be able to set a timer if your HomePod is on a different network than your iPhone. For full functionality, make sure they are on the same network.
