How to troubleshoot Hey Siri triggering HomePod instead of Apple WatchIs your HomePod hijacking the requests you make to Siri on your Apple Watch? Here's what you can do about it.
HomePod is a great way to use Siri, but sometimes, you want to employ the trigger phrase, "Hey Siri," with your Apple Watch, only to find that the HomePod responds to your command instead of your watch. Instead of giving different devices priority depending on context, it might seem like your HomePod is trying to muscle out your Apple Watch.
Here's what's going on, and what you can do about it to get Siri working the way you want it to without any HomePod interference.
How "Hey Siri" works with multiple devices
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How "Hey Siri" works with multiple devices
Because multiple devices now respond to the "Hey Siri" activation phrase, your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and now HomePod need to be able to determine which device should handle the request. Your devices quickly communicate with each other over Bluetooth and choo...
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How to troubleshoot Hey Siri triggering HomePod instead of Apple Watch
