{"id":117166,"date":"2020-11-21T12:30:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-21T09:30:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-an-apple-homepod-as-an-intercom\/"},"modified":"2020-11-21T12:30:41","modified_gmt":"2020-11-21T09:30:41","slug":"how-to-use-an-apple-homepod-as-an-intercom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-an-apple-homepod-as-an-intercom\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use an Apple HomePod as an Intercom"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28a81d2e1d7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a28a81d2e1d7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-an-apple-homepod-as-an-intercom\/#What_Is_Intercom\" >What Is Intercom?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-an-apple-homepod-as-an-intercom\/#How_to_Use_Intercom_with_HomePod_and_More\" >How to Use Intercom with HomePod and More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-an-apple-homepod-as-an-intercom\/#Let_Others_Use_Intercom_by_Adding_Them_to_Home\" >Let Others Use Intercom by Adding Them to Home<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-an-apple-homepod-as-an-intercom\/#More_Tips_for_HomePod_Owners\" >More Tips for HomePod Owners<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Use an <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le HomePod as an Intercom&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure id=\"attachment_700363\" style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-700363 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xintercom_hero.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.jIOAdE84l-.png\" alt=\"Apple Intercom for HomePod and iOS\" width=\"650\" height=\"301\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Apple<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Siri lets you use your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/homepod\/\">HomePod<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/homepod-mini\/\">HomePod mini<\/a> to send messages to others in your household, provided they\u2019re within earshot of a smart speaker. This feature is called Intercom, and you can use it from any device that supports Apple\u2019s voice assistant.<\/p>\n<p>Although the Intercom feature is primarily designed for use in the home, it also works with the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple Watch, and CarPlay.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Intercom\"><\/span>What Is Intercom?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Intercom allows you to send prerecorded voice messages to Apple devices, much like the short voice clips Apple has built into its Messages app. The feature is primarily designed for use with the HomePod and HomePod mini smart speakers, allowing you to send a message to every speaker in your house simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-700364 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xsend_intercom_siri.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.pFltLEBVAm.png\" alt=\"An Intercom Message in Siri.\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can also send messages to certain rooms, provided you\u2019ve set up your smart speakers to reflect your home layout. If you have an iPhone, iPad, and\/or Apple Watch, you can opt to receive Intercom messages on your devices, too.<\/p>\n<p>Intercom is meant to be used in the home, although devices like the iPhone can receive messages sent to your household even when you\u2019re out. You can opt not to receive these messages on your personal device at all, or to only receive them when you\u2019re home.<\/p>\n<p>To use Intercom, you have to turn it on under the Home app. Fortunately, not everyone has to be included under a Family Sharing plan. You can also authorize non-family Apple accounts to send Intercom messages within your home, which is ideal for shared homes or student housing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700370\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xlisten_intercom.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.9BcAV0dkvh.png\" alt=\"Listen to Intercom on iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"268\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When you send an Intercom message, the recording is played back on any target devices. There is no Siri speech-to-text, so make sure you speak loudly and clearly.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_Intercom_with_HomePod_and_More\"><\/span>How to Use Intercom with HomePod and More<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To use Intercom, you must first enable it on your HomePod and any personal devices on which you want to receive messages. To do this, launch the Home app, and then tap \u201cHome\u201d at the top left. In the menu that appears, tap Home Settings &gt; Intercom.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-700366 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xenable_intercom_people.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.8eEh4tE_e4.png\" alt=\"Toggle-On the HomePods and accounts of everyone you want to have access to the Intercom feature.\" width=\"650\" height=\"517\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can then choose whether to receive notifications on devices (non-HomePods) in the \u201cReceive Notifications When\u201d section. Make sure you enable any HomePod speakers listed at the bottom of the menu, along with anyone in your home you want to have access to the Intercom feature. If you want to exclude a particular HomePod, just toggle it off.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700367\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xreceive_notifications_intercom.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.bQBJQvuqyA.png\" alt=\"Receive Intercom Notifications on iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"310\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After Intercom is enabled on any speakers you own, it\u2019s time to test it out from your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, or CarPlay-connected motor.<\/p>\n<p>You can use Intercom in the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cHey, Siri. Intercom I\u2019ll be home late.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHey, Siri, tell everyone I\u2019ll be home late.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>\u201cHey, Siri. Intercom living room, has the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a> started?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However you invoke the feature, it will always play whatever your microphone picks up after \u201cintercom\u201d or \u201ctell everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_info\"><p><strong>Info:<\/strong> To use Intercom, you must have iOS 14.2 or later on the device (your iPhone or iPad) from which you\u2019re sending the message. If your HomePod or Apple device isn\u2019t up to date, you might encounter an error telling you to turn on the feature, even if you already have.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>If you encounter an error when trying to send a message, update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS, and then relaunch the Home app. Tap and hold the HomePod icon, and then scroll down and tap the Settings cog. Run any software updates that are listed as outstanding; if you don\u2019t see any, your HomePod is up-to-date.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Let_Others_Use_Intercom_by_Adding_Them_to_Home\"><\/span>Let Others Use Intercom by Adding Them to Home<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You can allow others to use Intercom by adding them to your Home app, and then enabling the Intercom feature. However, anyone you add will need an iPhone or iPad to really make use of this feature.<\/p>\n<p>To do this, launch the Home app, and then tap \u201cHome\u201d at the top left. In the menu that appears, tap \u201cHome Settings.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cPeople\u201d section, tap \u201cInvite People,\u201d and then start typing the name, email address, or phone number of the person you want to add. Tap \u201cSend Invite\u201d and that person will receive a request on their device. After they accept, they\u2019ll appear under the \u201cPeople\u201d section.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-700368 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xadd_people_home.png.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.2JdhUVBSJF.png\" alt=\"The &quot;People&quot; menu in Apple Home.\" width=\"650\" height=\"443\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Under \u201cHome Settings,\u201d tap \u201cIntercom\u201d to enable this feature next to the person you just added. They\u2019ll now be able to use the same commands to send recorded messages throughout your home.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Tips_for_HomePod_Owners\"><\/span>More Tips for HomePod Owners<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Thinking about grabbing a HomePod mini or two for full in-home Siri coverage? Apple\u2019s newest (and smallest) smart speaker is priced attractively, but there are\u00a0a few things you might want to consider first.<\/p>\n<p>If you already have a HomePod or two and are wondering what else you can do with Apple\u2019s smart speaker, check out our top HomePod tips and tricks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>16 Apple HomePod Tips and Tricks You Need to Know<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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