In addition to the many information you can request voice commands, Siri knows how to put and ambient sounds on HomePod.
Background Sounds are sounds from nature, which helps us for relaxation, sleep or concentration during work.
From what I have observed, these are independent of the Apple Music subscription and can be activated randomly by voice command.Hey, Siri, play sounds” . One of the seven will automatically play on HomePod background sounds currently available or we can choose a specific one to be played.
Cum redam background / ambiental sounds pe HomePod sau HomePod mini
- Stream – “Hey, Siri, play stream sound” – and it will automatically start a background sound with running water. From what I've noticed, Siri also knows about the alternative " Play river ambiental sound“.
- Rain – The sound of rain is excellent for sleep and relaxation. "Hey, Siri, play rain ambiental sound” and it will be played immediately on the HomePod.
- Forest – Background sounds from the forest, where you can hear the rustling of leaves and the chirping of walkways.
- Fireplace – The sound of a campfire with crackling wood.
- Night – “Hey, Siri, play night ambiental sound", and crickets and night sounds will teleport you to a summer night in nature.
- White Sound - for many, it is a sound that is more stressful than relaxing, but reminiscent of the lost signal on old TVs.
These are the seven ambient sounds which Siri can play on HomePod and HomePod mini, but it is not excluded that in the future Apple will add others.
How to set ambient sounds with timer for a period of time on HomePod and HomePod Mini
If these ambient sounds make us sleep more restfully, we can ask Siri how long to play an ambient sound. After the command by which you ask to play an ambient sound, the dialogue for the command will be the following:
You: – Hey, Siri, make a sleep timer.
Siri: – For how long?
You: – One hour.
Siri: – Okay, I’ll stop playing in one hour.
For one hour the ambient sound will play without interruption.
