First Gen HomePods have the ability to be connected via USB (through it's debug port) to a Mac. This seems to create an ethernet connection and allow direct airplay!

With Airfoil, you can conect multiple HomePods via USB and play to them simultaneously.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:01 Playing with HomePod USB Audio
18:00 Didier's NoPower Pod Repair
1:45:00 Playing with HomePod USB Audio Some More


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