What you need to know
- A new video shows how people can add Bluetooth support to their HomePod and HomePod mini.
- People will need a few things to get this working, not least a spare iOS device.
It isn't ideal, but it'll work in a pinch.
If there's one thing that most people would knock Apple's HomePod and HomePod mini for it's the lack of Bluetooth support. AirPlay is the only way to get audio from a source and into one of Apple's speakers — until now.
A new video posted to the Will It Work? YouTube channel runs through the steps that can be taken to get Bluetooth support added to a HomePod and while it isn't ideal, it'll work in a pinch — you just need to pick up a few accessories and a spare iOS device to get it all up and running!
Check it out!
In this video I'll show you how to stream Bluetooth Audio to Apple's HomePod mini, as well as other Airplay only devices, such as the Apple TV.
The gist? You're going to need a Bluetooth receiver, a dongle, and an app to turn incoming audio into an outgoing AirPlay stream. The video has the details!
Once you have this working there is little reason why it shouldn't also be just fine AirPlaying audio to TVs and other AirPlay-compatible speakers, so that might be something to keep in mind. And anyone on the lookout for a bargain HomePod mini to do all of this with should check out our list of the best HomePod mini deals available today before placing an order!
This kind of thing is going to be more useful to people who have devices that don't support AirPlay, like Android devices. But you never do know when Bluetooth support could come in handy!
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