THE SETUP

Each issue, we show you how to set up a key piece of connected-home tech. This month…

Get up and running with the Apple HomePod smart speaker, and discover the three smartest HomeKit devices to get more from it

SUPER SOUND

Apple recommends placing the HomePod at least six inches from a wall, but you can put the HomePod where you like and it will automatically recognise the room’s acoustics, tailoring the sound to suit the space it’s in