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For the past 18 months I've had one of these iHome speakers as my kitchen speaker. This was a $250+ piece of kit at original list price.

My Great Room didn't have a speaker until today, which is where the HomePod has gone. The great room connects to the kitchen in my house's open floor plan.

Even though the iHome was IN the kitchen, the sound from HomePod is better, coming from the next room over. And not just a little better.

More astonishing, one room further over, I can still give HomePod commands in a normal speaking voice while it plays music--fifty feet away.

Also that iHome was a piece of crap when it came to AirPlay. I had to connect it via aux jack to an Airport Express to get it to have a reliable Airplay connection.

Until Apple makes a change (if they do, since they say this isn't umcommon), what's the fix? Articles I've seen mention that the tweeter is reflecting off the surface underneath so a cloth surface underneath isn't recommended.

I'm thinking a marble trivet (It's intended for a heat safe surface to put dishes onto when serving)

William Sonoma

Amazon

Homepod owners: how big is the base? Would a trivet size work (8 x 8) or would you need something larger?

Audiophiles: what's the sound reflectivity of marble vs hardwood?

It’s this one

Belkin Boost Up Qi Wireless Charging Pad 5W

It’s a fine charger, it looks good and it works when placed correctly. But a little off and it stop working (for example today, woke up with 10 percent..), and plus it’s only 5 Watts. So it’s lasted me almost 2 years now since the iPhone X, and it doesn’t over heat.

But I’m thinking about changing to this one.
https://enerqi.co
Best cable management that way. But I’ll have to get it first and try it, with it’s placement and see if it heats up.

Yes, search “small table” as well as “wooden stool”, “plant stand”, “accent table”...etc.

I have this visual of someone knocking the HP over by bumping up against it, and then the weight of the HP ripping the power cord and it hitting the floor.

stool sample 😂

another stool

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stand

another stand

Hi,

I bought this Travel router and it works perfectly with my HomePod to create a new WiFi with WPA.

Looks like $349

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CROHX6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_7rjGAbFV473KD

I use this one and it works well https://www.amazon.com/APC-Back-UPS-Connect-BGE90M-Charging/dp/B00NTQYUA8/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8

Can't speak for the NiMH model.

Simple solution is to just get one of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00YNRYV0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_gwtDCbN0B9ZXN

The HomePod is electrically compatible with Australian mains power. Just needs the plug adapter.

I use an app called Radiofonic, but any internet radio app or even Safari works fine. I’ll let you know when I get a Tutorial together. This is the preamp I’m using: BEHRINGER U-PHONO UFO202 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002GHBYZ0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_KN9RBbD4TJ0MK

It’s an adjustable stand for standing and sitting : not sure about the brand I have but Amazon has some thing similar......
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IHVFTYK/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_9EtNDbVN3AD4X

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01JYT9L4I/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=

Due to the size I use it horizontally. Here is the link.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M9B1UPC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I just use stools

https://www.amazon.com/Winsome-Wood-85124-Counter-Natural/dp/B07GC2F58B/ref=sr_1_47?keywords=stool&qid=1571683412&sr=8-47

Hi, is this the correct unit I cannot see: Ikea 101.398.79 'NOT' Floor Uplight, Black/White (Height: 175 cm) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00R3LQW42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jCe8BbD6PEFNT

Here: VIVO Premium Universal Floor Speaker Stands for Surround Sound & Book Shelf Speakers (STAND-SP02B) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HDVVAJS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_L9H.Bb1HF05WE

I have my HomePod set on top of this.

Auralex Acoustics SubDude-HT Subwoofer Acoustic Isolation Platform, 1.75" x 22" x 18" https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00COVEJ1E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_2n2vCb059KQVW