How to Prevent Other Phones from Connecting to Your HomePod

Learn how to restrict access to your HomePod and ensure only authorized devices can connect.

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To stop other phones from connecting to HomePod, open the Home app on your iPhone, tap on the HomePod icon, scroll down to Settings, and select Allow Speaker Access. Choose 'Only People Sharing This Home' or 'Only Me'. This restricts access to only those within your Home app permissions, ensuring greater control and security over your HomePod.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What is the Home app? The Home app is an Apple application that allows you to manage and control your smart home devices.
  2. Can I allow specific users to connect to my HomePod? Yes, you can choose settings that allow only people sharing your home to connect to the HomePod.
  3. How do I access HomePod settings? You can access HomePod settings through the Home app on your iPhone.
  4. What should I do if someone I don't want can connect to my HomePod? Change the Allow Speaker Access settings in the Home app to limit access to authorized users only.