Are you a YouTube Music user or considering subscribing to this service? Well, it appears that a promising partnership is developing between Apple and YouTube Music, which might result in HomePod integration for this music platform.
Integrating YouTube Music with HomePod would allow us to control our music using Siri and stream it directly from any HomePod in our home.
HomePod and Music Service Compatibility
Since iOS 14, Apple has offered developers the opportunity to make their music streaming services compatible with HomePod. While some services like Pandora and Deezer have embraced this feature, larger platforms like Spotify and YouTube Music have yet to join the fold.
However, it seems that YouTube Music might be on the verge of changing this. A Twitter user by the name of @aaronp613 stumbled upon code in the YouTube Music app mentioning “ytm_connect_with_homepod” along with a small house symbol resembling the Home app icon on iOS. While this is a subtle clue, it suggests that YouTube Music may be working on integrating its music streaming service with HomePod.
If these rumors come to fruition, you’ll be able to instruct Siri to play your favorite YouTube Music songs on your HomePod. The best part is that you won’t need to configure anything in the HomePod or iPhone settings. For instance, if you use Pandora or Deezer with your HomePod, you can simply ask Siri to play songs and playlists from those platforms, and that’s all you need to do.
Setting a Default Music Service on HomePod
Once you’ve connected YouTube Music or any other music service, you can set it as the default. This option will appear in your Home app under your account settings. From there, you can choose your preferred default service. Siri will then recognize your choice, so when you interact with her, she’ll know to use that specific service instead of defaulting to Apple Music.
This feature is currently available with Pandora and Deezer, but we can expect it to be extended to YouTube Music if it becomes compatible. Siri is intelligent enough to understand your preferences, so even if Apple Music is your default, you can say something like “Siri, play my chill-out playlist on YouTube Music,” and it will know to use YouTube Music without requiring specific instructions.
In summary, if you’re a fan of YouTube Music, this integration could transform your HomePod into your ideal music companion, finally giving you access to your favorite music service. It could also set an example for other music platforms like Spotify, encouraging them to follow suit and offer more options and flexibility for controlling music on HomePod-compatible devices.
