Apple Home Pod Mini Instructions

: September 5, 2024
: Apple

Table of Contents

Home Pod Mini
Specifications:
Product Usage Instructions:
Control the Device with Apple Home App:
FAQ:

Home Pod Mini

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Specifications:

Compatibility: Works with Apple Home
Supported Firmware: Matter authorized
Integration: Can be shared with Tuya Smart app
Control Methods: Local control and app control
Connectivity: Requires HomePod mini added to Apple Home
app
Network: Stable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network

Product Usage Instructions:

Control the Device with Apple Home App:

a. Prerequisites:

The firmware supports Matter and is authorized.
A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app.

b. Steps:

Add the device to the Apple Home app.
Control each feature on the device panel.

c. Expected Result:

The device can respond correctly to each command.
The device status aligns with that on the panel.

FAQ:

Q: How do I reset the device for pairing with the Apple Home

app?

A: To reset the device, choose a stable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network,
reset the device, and then pair it using the Apple Home app. Repeat
this process 10 times for successful pairing.

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Works with Apple Home Test Cases
1. Add a device to the Apple Home app with a manual pairing code. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Reset the device to enter pairing mode. 2. Open the Apple Home app and tap the + icon in the top right corner. Select Add or Scan Accessory > Enter a Setup Code. Enter the 11-digit pairing code. 3. Complete the pairing process as instructed. c. Expected result 1. The device is added to the Apple Home app. 2. The No Response state disappears, and the device can be controlled properly.
2. Add a device to the Apple Home app with a QR code. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Reset the device to enter pairing mode. 2. Open the Apple Home app. Tap the + icon in the top right corner and select Add or Scan Accessory. Scan the QR code on the device. 3. Complete the pairing process as instructed. c. Expected result 1. The device is added to the Apple Home app. 2. The No Response state disappears, and the device can be controlled properly.
3. Control the device with the Apple Home app. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Add the device to the Apple Home app. 2. Control each feature on the device panel. c. Expected result 1. The device can respond correctly to each command. 2. The device status aligns with that on the panel.
4. The Apple Home app shares a device with the Tuya Smart app. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Add the device to the Apple Home app. 2. Open the device panel on the Home app. Tap the gear icon in the lower right corner and select Turn On Pairing Mode.

3. Connect the phone and device to the same network. 4. Add the device to the Tuya Smart app using the generated setup mode. c. Expected result 1. The device is added to the Tuya Smart app. 2. The Tuya Smart app can control the device properly. 3. Tuya is shown in the Connected Services section of the Apple Home app. 5. The Apple Home app shares a device with the Google Home app. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Add the device to the Apple Home app. 2. Connect the Google Nest speaker and phone to the same network as that of the device. 3. Open the device panel on the Home app. Tap the gear icon in the lower right corner and select Turn On Pairing Mode. 4. Add the device to the Google Home app using the generated setup mode. c. Expected result 1. The device is added to the Google Home app. 2. The Google Home app can control the device properly. 3. Google is shown in the Connected Services section of the Apple Home app. 6. The Apple Home app shares a device with the Amazon Alexa app. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Add the device to the Apple Home app. 2. Connect the Amazon Echo speaker and phone to the same network as that of the device. 3. Open the device panel on the Home app. Tap the gear icon in the lower right corner and select Turn On Pairing Mode. 4. Add the device to the Amazon Alexa app using the generated setup mode. c. Expected result 1. The device is added to the Amazon Alexa app. 2. The Amazon Alexa app can control the device properly. 3. Amazon is shown in the Connected Services section of the Apple Home app. 7. Add the device to the Apple Home app only, and then remove it from the app. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Add the device to the Apple Home app only, with no other platforms. 2. Open the device panel on the Home app. Tap the gear icon in the lower right corner and select Remove Accessory.

c. Expected result 1. The device is removed from the Apple Home app and enters pairing mode. That is to say, after a device is removed from the sole connected platform, it will be reset. 2. The memory allocated to the device is freed.
8. Remove the third-party service from the Apple Home app. a. Prerequisites

The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Add the device to the Apple Home app.
Open the device panel on the Home app. Tap the gear icon in the lower right corner and select Turn On Pairing Mode. 3. Add the device to the Tuya Smart app using the generated setup mode. 4. Tap Connected Services and then remove Tuya. c. Expected result 1. After the Tuya Smart service is removed, the device cannot be controlled with the Tuya Smart app. 2. The Apple Home app still can control the device. 3. The memory allocated to the device is freed.
9. Remove the Apple Home service from the third-party app. a. Prerequisites
The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Add the device to the Apple Home app.
Open the device panel on the Home app. Tap the gear icon in the lower right corner and select Turn On Pairing Mode. Connect the phone to the same network as that of the device. 3. Add the device to the Google Home app using the generated setup mode. Remove the Apple service from the Google Home app. c. Expected result 1. The Apple service is removed. The device is connected to Google Home only. 2. The device can be controlled with the Google Home app, but not with the Apple Home app.
10. Sync local control status with the Apple Home app. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Add the device to the Apple Home app.
Control the device locally, such as turning on/off and dimming. c. Expected result 1. The panel can accurately display the current status, without the app restarting or panel reopening.

11. Verify the success rate of device control with the Apple Home app. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Add the device to the Apple Home app. 2. Open the device panel and control all available features ten times, with a frequency of once per second. c. Expected result 1. The device can respond to every control without any anomalies, such as restarting or going offline.
12. Restart the device added to the Apple Home app. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Add the device to the Apple Home app. 2. Power on and off the device. c. Expected result 1. After the device restarts, it can go online and be controlled via both the Apple Home app and the third- party app.
13. Restart the HomePod after the device is added to the Apple Home app. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Add the device to the Apple Home app. 2. Manually restart the HomePod. c. Expected result 1. After the HomePod restarts, the device can go online and be controlled via both the Apple Home app and the third-party app.
14. Verify the success rate of device pairing with the Apple Home app. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized. 2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps 1. Choose a stable 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network. 2. Reset the device and then pair it using the Apple Home app. 3. Repeat step 2 10 times. c. Expected result 1. Every pairing process is successful.
15. Create a scene after the device is added to the Apple Home app. a. Prerequisites 1. The firmware supports Matter and is authorized.

2. A HomePod mini has been added to the Apple Home app. b. Steps
1. Add the device to the Apple Home app. 2. On the Home tab, tap the Add button, then tap Add Scene. Select an action of the added device to create a scene. c. Expected result 1. The scene is run as expected and the status changes accordingly. 16. Matter Works with Apple Home (WWAH) certification service a. Prerequisites 1. Tuya provides the Matter WWAH certification service. b. Steps 1. Find the service details at https://www.tuya.com/vas/commodity/MATTER 2. Purchase the service. 3. Send the sample to Tuya for testing. c. Expected result 1. Tuya schedules the testing for you. If your product fails the test, Tuya will help you fix the issues. Once your product passes the test, you can apply for certification from Apple.