The Apple HomePod now officially supports YouTube Music.
You Tube Music fans are now able to ask Siri to play music from the music streaming service, or set it as the default when they ask their HomePod to play music.
Apple initially announced plans to add formal support for YouTube Music on the Home Pod during WWDC in June. News of Friday’s update was posted on Reddit by YouTube Music product head Brandon Bilinski, where it was first spotted by 9to5 Google.
To use YouTube Music on your device you’ll need to have the latest version of YouTube Music installed on your mobile device. Then go to Settings > Connected Apps > Connect with HomePod.
Once you have everything connected, you’ll be able to say “Hey Siri, play music on YouTube Music” and rock out to your fave tunes on the service instantly. As 9to5Google notes, this means you don’t have to start the app on your phone and then use AirPlay.
Similar to other services, if you’d like to play YouTube Music through your Home Pod you’ll also need to be a paid YouTube Premium or Music Premium subscriber.
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