If it isn’t, you’ll need to look into a set of stands. They likely can’t sit in front of the TV, which means any entertainment stand will need to be wide enough to accommodate a HomePod on either side of the screen. Chalk up a second win for Bose.īeing able to place a soundbar close to your TV - whether your TV is wall-mounted or sitting on flat surface - is key to getting dialogue and sound effects that work well with all of the on-screen action. Without Wi-Fi and a compatible Apple device (and with no ability to stream over Bluetooth), they’re just a very expensive set of bookends. Without network connectivity, you won’t be able to stream, use Amazon Alexa, or adjust the speaker’s settings using the app - but all of the basic functions will remain available via the included remote control. But perhaps most important is that you don’t need an app or Wi-Fi to use the Bose as a soundbar.
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There’s a Bose Music app for Apple and Android devices, and you can stream from any device via Bluetooth. To quote the famous Steve Jobs line, they just work.įor its part, the Bose 600 is largely platform-agnostic. If you are already solidly committed to Apple's universe, the HomePods are the ultimate in easy sound. If you’re not already well-entrenched in Apple’s ecosystem, the HomePods are not going to integrate nicely into your home. Making them even more exclusive is the fact that you can’t even set up the HomePods unless you own an iOS or iPadOS device.
There is no way to use the HomePods with your TV without an Apple TV 4K. There’s no doubt that Apple has put a lot of thought into making a set of HomePods a great addition to your Apple TV viewing experience, but there’s also no doubt that Apple sees these speakers as being strictly for Apple’s faithful user base.
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