HomePod controller for Mac

Can I use it with HomePod mini?

HomePod mini owners should test discovery, track information, and controls with their own speaker during the 1-day free trial. The tested setups on the download page list only what has actually been checked, so the HomePod name alone is not a guarantee of support for every model, firmware version, or playback source.

When music is already playing on a supported HomePod, Playstate connects to the speaker on your local network. See the selected speaker and current song, then make a quick adjustment while you work.

When the speaker is the player

Playback started on HomePod can continue independently of Music.app on your Mac. Playstate follows supported speaker playback directly. If Music.app is the source of your music, it still needs to stay open to play it.

Try your own setup

You need macOS 15 or later and a supported HomePod on the same local network. Allow local-network access, select the intended speaker, and test pause, skip, and volume. Support can vary by speaker software and playback source.

A remote, not an audio router

Your audio does not pass through Playstate’s servers. Playstate does not turn your Mac into a universal audio router or add synchronized HomePod and Sonos groups.

Try it on your Mac

The full app is free for 1 day, starting when it first connects to a speaker or you use a playback or volume control. No card is required. A personal license is US$7, paid once.

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