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How to reset Apple HomePod’s location settings

January 14, 2024

Learn how to efficiently reset your Apple HomePod's location settings with our easy-to-follow guide. Enhance your device's accuracy and functionality today!

How to reset Apple HomePod’s location settings

 

Reset Apple HomePod’s Location Settings

 

To reset the location settings on your Apple HomePod, you can follow these steps. This process is useful if your HomePod is experiencing issues with location-based functions, or if you have moved it to a new location and it needs to be updated.

 

Use the Home App on Your iOS Device

 

  • Ensure your HomePod is connected to your Wi-Fi network and that your iPhone or iPad is on the same network.
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  • Open the Home app on your iOS device. This app is typically pre-installed on your device.
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  • Press and hold the HomePod icon to access its specific settings.
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  • Scroll down to find the "Details" button and tap on it to open more options.
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  • Check the location settings under the "Location" section. Here, you can see the current location that is set for your HomePod. To reset or update, you might need to update the address linked to your Apple ID.

 

Updating Your Address

 

  • Navigate to Settings on your iOS device and tap on your Apple ID banner at the top.
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  • Tap on "Payment & Shipping" and verify if your address is correct. Update it if necessary.
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  • Return to the Home app and restart your HomePod by unplugging it, waiting a few seconds, and plugging it back in. This should help reset its location settings based on the updated address.

 

Factory Reset the HomePod (if other methods fail)

 

  • If updating the address doesn’t work, you might need to reset the HomePod completely. Unplug the HomePod, wait five seconds, and then plug it back in.
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  • Wait about 10 seconds, then touch your finger to the top of the HomePod and hold it there.
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  • Keep your finger down until you hear three beeps. The HomePod light will turn red, indicating it is resetting.

 

Important Considerations

 

  • Before you initiate a factory reset, understand that it will remove all settings and data from the HomePod, returning it to an out-of-the-box state. You’ll need to set it up again through the Home app as if it were new.
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  • Ensure that your network settings and Apple ID are correctly configured post-reset to avoid future issues with location settings.

 

Following these steps should effectively reset the location settings on your Apple HomePod and resolve any location-based problems you might be experiencing.

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