A Beginner’s Guide to Setting up Two HomePods as a Stereo Pair

If you’re a music lover, you may want to have a multi-room audio setup, and having two HomePods as a stereo pair is an excellent way to achieve it. Initially, Apple HomePod could only connect with one speaker, unlike other speakers in the market.

However, with the release of HomePod OS/iOS 11.4, it’s now possible to link multiple speakers – even non-Apple speakers – to your HomePod. In this guide, we’ll show you how you can easily set up two HomePods as a stereo pair.

Setting up a New HomePod as a Stereo Pair

If you already have one HomePod and you bought a new one to set up as a stereo pair, here’s what you can do:

• Set up the second HomePod using the same iPhone you used to set up the first one.
• Choose the same room as the first HomePod to add the new device.
• A prompt should appear offering to set them up as a stereo pair – tap “Use as a Stereo Pair.” Choose which device will be on the left or right using the radio buttons.
• Agree to use the same accounts and HomePod settings as the first one by clicking “Transfer Settings” and wait for the process to complete.
• After the set-up process is complete, both HomePods should appear in the same room in your Home app and will be combined under one icon.

Setting up Multiple HomePods as a Stereo Pair

If you have two new HomePods or you already have two HomePods set up but not as a stereo pair, follow these steps:

• Set up the first HomePod the usual way and activate personal needs, choose a room to place it in, etc.
• Next, set up the second HomePod by following the instructions in the previous section.
• Now, move both the HomePods to the same room in the Home app by tapping and holding the icon, then selecting “Room” and selecting a new room for the HomePod. You can pair them to make them a stereo pair in the same way as described above.

Once you have set up two HomePods as a stereo pair, you can connect them to Apple TV and enjoy a theatre-like feel at home.

FAQs

Can I connect two HomePods with non-Apple speakers?

Yes, with the release of HomePod OS/iOS 11.4, it is possible to link non-Apple speakers to your HomePod.

Can I use the stereo pair feature on different iOS devices?

You can set up the stereo pairs on different iOS devices, but it is necessary to use the same iCloud and HomeKit accounts.