Besides a lot of information that you can request and voice commands, Siri he knows how to put and ambient sounds on HomePod.
Background Sounds are sounds from nature, which helps us to relaxation, sleep or concentration during work.
From what I noticed, they are independent of the subscription Apple Music and can be activated randomly by voice command "Hey, Siri, play sounds” . On HomePod one of the seven will be played automatically background sounds currently available or we can choose a specific one to play.
How to play background / environmental sounds on HomePod or 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 he also knows the alternative " Play river ambient sound".
- Rain - The sound of rain is excellent for sleep and relaxation. “Hey, Siri, play rain ambient sound”And it will be played immediately on HomePod.
- Forest - Forest background sounds, in which the rustling of leaves and the chirping of birds can be heard.
- Fireplace - The sound of a campfire with wood crackles.
- Night - "Hey, Siri, play night ambient sound", And the crickets and the sounds of the night will teleport you on a summer night in nature.
- White Sound - it is for many a sound rather stressful than relaxing, but reminiscent of the signal lost on old TVs.
These are the seven ambient sounds which it can play Siri on HomePod si HomePod mini, but it is not excluded as in the future Apple to add more.
How to set ambient sounds with timer for a period of time on HomePod si HomePod Mini
If these ambient sounds make us sleep more restfully, we can ask him Siri how long to play an ambient sound. After the command asking you to play an ambient sound, the command dialog will be as follows:
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 run without interruption.