Touch controls are a great way to manage your HomePod Mini. You can use them to control music, playlists, and more. Here are some tips on how to use touch controls on the HomePod Mini:
- Start by finding the touch control that you want to use. For example, if you want to play music from your library, you would find the music control on the left side of the HomePod Mini.
- To change a song or playlist, you first need to select it from a list of songs or playlists that are stored on your HomePod Mini. Then, just tap on the desired song or playlist and it will start playing automatically.
- If you want to add a new song or playlist, just drag it into one of the available slots in your library and it will be added automatically.
The unassuming screen on top of the HomePod mini can be used for everything from pausing music playback to skipping tracks. If you don’t like using the Hey Siri functionality on your HomePod, the touch controls can be really handy.
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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.
You’ll see pulsating colors when your HomePod or HomePod mini is listening to you, when it’s processing a request, or when it’s being used as an intercom.
When your HomePod is playing something, you’ll see a white light in the middle of the screen. When your HomePod is inactive, the screen will be blank.
Here are all the ways to use touch controls on HomePod and HomePod mini:
Activate Siri: Press and hold the touch surface to activate Siri (no need to say “Hey Siri” if you’re next to the HomePod mini). Adjust Volume: Tap the “+” or “-” buttons on the HomePod to increase or decrease the volume. You can press and hold the buttons to make the change faster. Pause/Resume: 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. Next Track: Double-tap on the touch surface to skip to the next song or track. Previous Track: Triple-tap on the top of the HomePod to go back to the previous track. This will only work if you’re listening to a playlist or an album. Stop an Alarm: If you keep your HomePod mini on your bedside table and you like using it for alarms, here’s some good news: Simply tapping the touch surface will dismiss an alarm. No need to yell “Hey Siri, stop!” every morning.
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