{"id":221740,"date":"2021-04-07T15:30:17","date_gmt":"2021-04-07T12:30:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-instantly-play-iphone-or-ipad-audio-on-homepod-mini\/"},"modified":"2021-04-07T15:30:17","modified_gmt":"2021-04-07T12:30:17","slug":"how-to-instantly-play-iphone-or-ipad-audio-on-homepod-mini","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-instantly-play-iphone-or-ipad-audio-on-homepod-mini\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Instantly Play iPhone or iPad Audio on HomePod Mini"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 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-6a35783ef06e8\" 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-6a35783ef06e8\" 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-instantly-play-iphone-or-ipad-audio-on-homepod-mini\/#Create_the_Playback_Destination_Shortcut_for_HomePod\" >Create the Playback Destination Shortcut for HomePod<\/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-instantly-play-iphone-or-ipad-audio-on-homepod-mini\/#Add_the_HomePod_Output_Shortcut_to_Your_Home_Screen\" >Add the HomePod Output Shortcut to Your Home Screen<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Instantly Play iPhone or iPad Audio on HomePod Mini&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-719970 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/iPhone-User-Setting-HomePod-mini-As-Audio-Output-Using-Shortcut.png?width=1200&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"iPhone User Setting HomePod mini As Audio Output Using Shortcut\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-credittext=\"Khamosh Pathak\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Khamosh Pathak<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to play iPhone or iPad audio directly to the HomePod or HomePod mini, you can tap your device on top of the smart speaker or use the AirPlay menu. But, alternatively, the fastest way is using a shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>Using the Shortcuts <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>, you can create a simple automation that will instantly set the HomePod mini as the audio output device. Once it\u2019s set up, you can trigger it from the Shortcuts widget, or you can add it directly to your home screen.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Find and Install Third-Party Shortcuts on iPhone and iPad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_the_Playback_Destination_Shortcut_for_HomePod\"><\/span>Create the Playback Destination Shortcut for HomePod<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started by creating the shortcut itself. Open the \u201cShortcuts\u201d app on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<p>Then, from the \u201cMy Shortcuts\u201d tab, tap the \u201c+\u201d button from the top-right corner to create a new shortcut.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719972\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Plus-button-from-Shortcuts.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Plus button from Shortcuts\" width=\"650\" height=\"264\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, tap the \u201cAdd Action\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719973\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Add-Action-in-Shortcuts.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Add Action in Shortcuts\" width=\"650\" height=\"374\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Search for and add the \u201cSet Playback Destination\u201d action.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719974\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Set-Playback-Destination-in-Shortcuts.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Set Playback Destination in Shortcuts\" width=\"650\" height=\"462\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the \u201ciPhone\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719975\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Select-iPhone.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select iPhone\" width=\"650\" height=\"263\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, select your HomePod or HomePod mini.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719976\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Select-Your-HomePod-mini.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select Your HomePod mini\" width=\"650\" height=\"271\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, tap the \u201cNext\u201d button from the top of your device\u2019s screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719977\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Next-from-HomePod-shortcut.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Next from HomePod shortcut\" width=\"650\" height=\"432\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Give the shortcut a recognizable name (We used \u201cSet HomePod.\u201d) and tap the \u201cDone\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719978\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Done-to-Save-HomePod-Shortcut.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Done to Save HomePod Shortcut\" width=\"650\" height=\"330\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now, when you tap the \u201cSet HomePod\u201d shortcut from the Shortcuts app while you\u2019re near your smart speaker, your iPhone or iPad will instantly set the HomePod or HomePod mini as the audio output.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719979\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Shortcut-to-Initiate.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Shortcut to Initiate\" width=\"650\" height=\"463\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Add_the_HomePod_Output_Shortcut_to_Your_Home_Screen\"><\/span>Add the HomePod Output Shortcut to Your Home Screen<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The shortcut isn\u2019t going to do you much good if it\u2019s just sitting in the Shortcuts app. The best way to use it is to get it out on the home screen. That way, you can start streaming your iPhone or iPad\u2019s audio to the HomePod or HomePod mini in just one tap (as home screen shortcuts trigger in the background, without opening the Shortcuts app).<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Use Shortcuts Directly From iPhone and iPad Home Screen<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To get started, open the \u201cShortcuts\u201d app. Then, from the \u201cSet HomePod\u201d shortcut, tap the three-dot menu button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719980\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Menu-from-Shortcut.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Menu from Shortcut\" width=\"650\" height=\"461\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Here, select the three-dot menu button from the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719981\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Menu-in-Shortcut-Page.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Menu in Shortcut Page\" width=\"650\" height=\"204\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap the \u201cAdd to Home Screen\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719982\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Add-to-Home-Screen-From-Shortcut.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Add to Home Screen From Shortcut\" width=\"650\" height=\"327\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From here, you can change the name or the icon of the shortcut. In fact, you can use any image or icon from the web. Tap the icon and select the \u201cChoose Photo\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Choose-Photo-for-Shortcut.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose Photo for Shortcut\" width=\"650\" height=\"505\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Then choose the image from your camera roll.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719987\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Select-HomePod-Icon-from-Photos.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select HomePod Icon from Photos\" width=\"650\" height=\"476\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>From the preview, tap the \u201cChoose\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719984\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Choose-to-Confirm.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Choose to Confirm\" width=\"650\" height=\"156\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Finally, tap the \u201cAdd\u201d button found in the top-right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719985\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Add-to-Add-Shortcut-to-Home-Screen.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Add to Add Shortcut to Home Screen\" width=\"650\" height=\"439\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The shortcut will be added to your iPhone or iPad home screen. You can move the shortcut icon to a convenient place (We recommend the first home screen.).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-719986\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Tap-Shortcut-to-Trigger.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap Shortcut to Trigger\" width=\"650\" height=\"506\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019re all set. Just tap the shortcut icon from your home screen to instantly stream audio to your HomePod or HomePod mini.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Want to get more done on the iPhone? 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