A:AnswerYes you can and if you have a 4K Apple TV you can use the HomePod. If just the standard Apple TV the minis. They have to have the same name and be in the same room as the Apple TV.
A:AnswerYou don't need another HomePod, this was access Siri directly as long as it's connected to the internet so you can do anything with it that Siri can do.
A:AnswerNormal store return policy is the same. Unless you get AppleCare, manufacturer warranty isn’t very long. With Total Rewards membership, you get free AppleCare.
A:AnswerYou can connect without QR,,
When the screen pops up on your phone, there is small text that says “other ways to connect”. Click that and it will show you a few more options that make connecting easy without a qr code
A:AnswerBest answer is “Probably”. You can route sound from iPhone to HomePods. The limiting factor would be the app itself and how it implemented sound integration.
A:AnswerActually, the HomePod mini is technically a base/Hub and can serve as a “border router” which operates as a hub, it controls smart home features..
in addition to connecting directly to your iCloud account.
A:AnswerThe HomePod Mini will connect to your wifi and play music without being connected to any other devices. It’s not just a speaker, it’s basically its own computer. I think you need an iPhone to set it up, but after that it’ll work without being connected to another device.
A:AnswerNegative. You would need An actual monitor or to use your phone as a workaround. This would open up a lot of "wiretapping" concerns if it was an inherent feature.