How to Connect HomePod to New WiFi?

To change the Wi-Fi on your HomePod, your iPhone must first connect to a new network. The HomePod will automatically use the same Wi-Fi as your iPhone. However, it will only switch networks after your iPhone has already made the change. Here’s how you can update the Wi-Fi settings for your HomePod.

How to Connect HomePod to New WiFi

Takeaways

  • When you set up your HomePod, it automatically joins the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone. 
  • If your iPhone is connected to a different network, you can change the Wi-Fi settings on your HomePod. 
  • To switch your Wi-Fi, just launch the Home app, select your HomePod, and follow the instructions that appear.

Updating HomePod's Wi-Fi

To change your HomePod's Wi-Fi, ensure your iPhone is connected to your network. After your iPhone is on the right Wi-Fi, follow these steps to connect your HomePod manually:

  • Open the Home app.

Open the Home app

  • Choose your HomePod.

Choose your HomePod

  • Select the settings gear icon.

Select the settings gear icon

  • Select the option that says “Move HomePod to ‘[Wi-Fi ID].'”

Select the option that says Move HomePod to

Afterward, you can find out how to reset both HomePod minis and standard HomePods.