{"id":218533,"date":"2021-04-03T18:23:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-03T15:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-touch-controls-on-homepod-mini\/"},"modified":"2021-04-03T18:23:33","modified_gmt":"2021-04-03T15:23:33","slug":"how-to-use-touch-controls-on-homepod-mini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-touch-controls-on-homepod-mini\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use Touch Controls on HomePod Mini"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Use Touch Controls on HomePod Mini&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"post-719634\">\n<div class=\"entry-content e-content\">\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-719815 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/apple-homepod-mini-sitting-on-a-desk.jpeg?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Apple HomePod Mini with visible touch controls visible\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/shanghai-china-18-december-2020-apple-1878227458\" data-credittext=\"Jack Skeens\/Shutterstock\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/shanghai-china-18-december-2020-apple-1878227458\">Jack Skeens\/Shutterstock<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>While you only see the volume buttons on the HomePod and HomePod mini\u2019s touch control surface, there\u2019s a lot more you can do with this glowing screen. Here\u2019s how to use touch controls on HomePod.<\/p>\n<p>The unassuming screen on top of the HomePod mini can be used for everything from pausing music playback to skipping tracks. If you don\u2019t like using the Hey Siri functionality on your HomePod, the touch controls can be really handy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Interested in the HomePod mini? Here&#8217;s What You Need to Know<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will find the touch control surface at the top of the HomePod and HomePod mini. This is a screen that lights up with multiple colors.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-719638 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/HomePod-mini-Touch-Controls.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"HomePod mini Touch Controls\" width=\"650\" height=\"460\" data-credittext=\"Apple\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><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<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You\u2019ll see pulsating colors when your HomePod or HomePod mini is listening to you, when it\u2019s processing a request, or when it\u2019s being used as an intercom.<\/p>\n<p>When your HomePod is playing something, you\u2019ll see a white light in the middle of the screen. When your HomePod is inactive, the screen will be blank.<\/p>\n<p>Here are all the ways to use touch controls on HomePod and HomePod mini:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Activate Siri<\/strong>: Press and hold the touch surface to activate Siri (no need to say \u201cHey Siri\u201d if you\u2019re next to the HomePod mini).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Adjust Volume<\/strong>: Tap the \u201c+\u201d or \u201c-\u201d buttons on the HomePod to increase or decrease the volume. You can press and hold the buttons to make the change faster.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pause\/Resume<\/strong>: If you want to quickly pause or resume the playback, tap once on the touch surface. This is the fastest way to mute the HomePod.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Next Track<\/strong>: Double-tap on the touch surface to skip to the next song or track.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Previous Track<\/strong>: <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trip<\/a>le-tap on the top of the HomePod to go back to the previous track. This will only work if you\u2019re listening to a playlist or an album.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stop an Alarm<\/strong>: If you keep your HomePod mini on your bedside table and you like using it for alarms, here\u2019s some good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>: Simply tapping the touch surface will dismiss an alarm. No need to yell \u201cHey Siri, stop!\u201d every morning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr\/>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot more that your HomePod or HomePod mini can do besides playing music from Apple Music. Here are 16 HomePod tips and tricks\u00a0that you really need to know!<\/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><!-- .entry-content --><br \/>\n<!-- .entry-footer --><\/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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