You can use the Home app to set up HomePod and control many HomePod settings.
To learn what you can do with iPad and HomePod, see the following in the HomePod User Guide:
Use HomePod for phone calls
, say something like “Who ate the last cookie?” then tap Done.
Your Intercom message is sent to all the HomePod speakers in your home, and to the iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS devices of all members of your home who can send and receive Intercom messages.
To send a message to a HomePod in a specific room or zone, say something like “Siri, tell the office ‘The movie is starting’” or “Siri, announce upstairs ‘I’m going to the store.’”
See , then tap Home Settings.
Tap Cameras & Doorbells, then tap your camera or doorbell.
Tap Doorbell Chime, then choose which HomePod speaker or speakers to enable
Go to the Home app .
Go to the Home app , then tap Sound Recognition.
Turn on Smoke & CO Alarm, then choose which HomePods will listen for alarms.
Your HomePod will listen for certain sounds and notify you when alarm sounds may be recognized.
Important: Sound Recognition may detect smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds and send you notifications when recognized. Sound Recognition should not be relied upon in circumstances where you may be harmed or injured, or in high-risk or emergency situations. Sound Recognition requires the Control your home remotely with iPad