r/HomePod • u/Lost_Barracuda8561 • Sep 15 '23

Any tips on hiding the power cable? Question/Support

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Other than what I’ve done here, what are your tips for hiding the power cord? I’m not a big fan of how this looks, but I want it in my kitchen and this is the best I’ve come up with. Would love to hear/see what you all have done.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '23

Put it in a bowl of oranges (I’m only half kidding).

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u/dillanspatel Sep 16 '23

I use, https://www.containerstore.com/s/office/tech-accessories/bluelounge-socket-station/12d?productId=11014381

The curvature of the stand aspect of the outlet accessory is perfect with the HomePod mini!

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u/Lost_Barracuda8561 Sep 16 '23

This may be the best option(for me) I’ve seen so far. Thanks for sharing.

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u/jackharvest Sep 16 '23

If you have a friend, it can be 3D printed pretty easily. I've got two of my Minis on them.

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u/suentendo Sep 16 '23

I have a friend, how do I do this? He doesn’t have a 3D printer.

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '23

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '23

Print a new friend.

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u/LightBluePen Sep 17 '23

Lucky you!

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u/TheJTizzle Sep 16 '23

We have like 5 of these, they work great.

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u/fish1856 Sep 16 '23

I got the Sanus version of these, but they are the best option for somewhere that counter space is premium (kitchen, bathroom, etc). I even went and got the Anker nano chargers so that the wall bug isn't as big.

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u/fish1856 Sep 16 '23

I got the Sanus version of these, but they are the best option for somewhere that counter space is premium (kitchen, bathroom, etc). I even went and got the Anker nano chargers so that the wall bug isn't as big.

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u/regrob2 Sep 18 '23

There are sellers on Etsy that make stuff to make the HomePod mini look cute near the wall outlet.

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u/DannyIsAGeek Space Gray Sep 18 '23

Phenomenal! Thanks for sharing!

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u/dtoxin White Sep 16 '23 edited Sep 16 '23

I’m was not a fan of the receptacle mounted brackets.

I went with a cable coaster for coiling up the power cable. I switched out the power adapter as well.

Edit: this is what it looks like

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u/nazenko Sep 16 '23

Wow this might be my favorite option listed. Not a fan of having it mounted above a socket so this looks really good.

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u/dtoxin White Sep 16 '23

No problem! I edited my comment with a photo of this setup

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u/redbeardgenmeme Sep 17 '23

Very clean I’m going with this one

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u/Flying_Along White Sep 16 '23

Great combo. Thanks for sharing!

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u/Wrong-Prompt2463 Sep 16 '23

I went with these as well, worked out great.

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u/nathanhainescreates Sep 16 '23

That looks pretty sweet.

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u/mechaniTech16 Sep 17 '23

I just bought one for each of my HomePods. Thanks!

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u/JohnMGiorgi May 08 '24

Any idea if this would work with the larger HomePod?

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u/ByZaha123 Space Gray Sep 17 '23

Can’t be shipped to the UK apparently

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u/lancecat Sep 15 '23

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08QYRPKF5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1

I’ve been using this for the HomePods in the kitchen and bathroom. Saves counter space as well

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u/crousscor3 Sep 16 '23

How do you feel the sound his with that? It seems like it’s more directed downward in this mount.

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u/chadsmo Sep 16 '23

Hold a mini in air or stick it on something tall and thin, they sound much worse. It’s what has kept me from doing such a thing. Though I suppose some people may care way less than I do.

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u/lancecat Sep 16 '23

honestly haven't noticed any degradation of sound quality. I've got 4 of them in the house, 2 of which are mounted with those wall mounts.

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u/Lost_Barracuda8561 Sep 15 '23

Yes! This would be perfect. Thanks!

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u/jamesbretz Sep 16 '23

The outlet shelves will sound better as it keeps the HomePod upright.

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u/0000GKP Sep 15 '23

I would move it to a better location. It doesn’t need to be out in the open like that. Put it in a corner somewhere or on top of your refrigerator.

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u/Bubsdaddy Sep 15 '23

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I use one of these for my Sonos one

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '23

1000% this! I have a HomePod in my kitchen and bathroom on these

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u/Sufficient-Fault-593 Sep 16 '23

I like this so much I just ordered one for one of our hp minis

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u/chadsmo Sep 16 '23

The problem is minis sound a lot better when they have a wide flat surface under them for the sound to reverberate off of.

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u/DennisGK Sep 16 '23

Don’t they do some kind of sound analysis when you set them up to fit the sound to the room? I would think that could adjust for being on a little shelf instead of a wide flat surface.

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u/chadsmo Sep 16 '23

I’m fairly certain the mini doesn’t do this. Also there isn’t much it could do anyways when it basically floating in the air.

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u/nadthegoat Sep 15 '23

I’d just loop it neatly then zip tie it together

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '23

I prefer the Velcro cable wraps, but this 100%.

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u/nadthegoat Sep 16 '23

I forgot about those, even better idea!

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u/binogamer21 Sep 16 '23

The only thing i dislike about the homepod is not having a color matching power brick

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u/Rokstar73 Sep 15 '23

Google for HP Mini wall mounts. They exist in all types and colors. You can usually wrap the cable around the base (hidden). This looks like it’s in the kitchen so it’s perfect for that and gets out of the way.

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u/yung40oz84 Sep 16 '23

Get the mount that goes into the plug. Most hide the cable. There’s plenty of other mounts too that will hide it.

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u/China-Ryder Sep 16 '23

You bought the wrong color HomePod for your decor. The black cord would be nearly invisible.

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u/justnateg Sep 16 '23

they make homepods that aren't bright red if you're trying to do something more understated ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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u/chrisrubarth Sep 16 '23

Plug it in somewhere we’re the outlet is hidden.

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u/Indubious1 Sep 16 '23

This is what I did. My refrigerator only uses one of the plugs behind it, so I plugged in my HomePod behind the fridge with most of the cord (wrapped up) behind it as well and setup the HomePod on the counter next to the fridge.

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u/4Chan4President Sep 15 '23

There’s a couple non-invasive ways I’ve done this. You can wrap the cable up neatly, then zip tie/velcro it and place it beside or behind the HomePod. The other way is to plug the HomePod into a nearby, but not directly next to outlet, then hide most of the cable behind a larger countertop appliance.

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u/LydiaThorpe Sep 16 '23

Are they usbc?

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u/AtomicCo Sep 16 '23

Time travel

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u/musebrews Sep 16 '23

Take off the receptacle plate and wrap it around the holes in there - use zip ties to hold to cord into a rectangle shape - make a small hole at the bottom of the plate for the small amount cord needed to connect to the speaker / plug cord to enter behind plate.

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u/fredskingdom Sep 15 '23

Just get a shorter usb cable

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u/ThiefClashRoyale Sep 15 '23

Impossible

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u/fredskingdom Sep 15 '23

My bad, just checked it out! I’ve only got full size HomePods… I thought the minis just used usb-c cable!

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u/HenpossibleFTL Sep 16 '23

It does but it needs a bigger cable since it uses more power. And it’s not removable on the mini.

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u/[deleted] Sep 15 '23

Get a speaker with a battery. Especially one that operates as a blue tooth device that can be used for calls. Kill this thing with fire. Yes, I know, downvote away.

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u/ravedog Sep 16 '23

Why are you here?

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u/brkout Sep 15 '23 edited Sep 15 '23

Seems like it would be an easy enough job for an electrician or appliance tech to shorten this cable to your desired length. You could also try to hide the cable behind another countertop item or pedestal

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u/TylerInHiFi Sep 15 '23

You think an electrician is capable of shortening a soldered-on USB-C cable?

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u/brkout Sep 15 '23

Seems possible but agree it’s likely overkill unless OP wanted something highly custom

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u/TylerInHiFi Sep 15 '23

It’s more than possible. It’s just well outside the wheelhouse of an electrician.

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u/gag00tz Sep 16 '23

Worst fucking cord design in history. Coil it up and use a zip tie or plug it beneath the table top. I stopped using mine because it’s a shit product with even worse software.

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u/3mbersea Sep 16 '23

It should be hidden in the trash where they belong tbh

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u/C_Plot Sep 15 '23

A grommet leading into the base cabinet to a new outlet or somehow to that existing outlet. Perhaps too involved, but a coat hanger might do it.

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u/Old_Criticism_6889 Sep 16 '23

I have outlets on both sides of my stove so I actually have the wire hang behind the stove and have the HomePod on the opposite side of the outlet I plugged the HomePod in

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u/[deleted] Sep 16 '23

My wife made me install the same backsplash.

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u/ADHDK Sep 16 '23

Given the yellow power point in OP’s pic I’m presuming quite a while ago?

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u/ADHDK Sep 16 '23

Here you go, a colour coordinated stand and cable tidy for that super 60’s vibe. Extra bonus it gets the homepod off the bench incase of spills.

CableCoaster - Cable Management Cord Organizer for Apple HomePod Mini, Amazon Echo Dot, Google Home Mini, and Other Electronic Devices. (Orange)

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u/MadSnow- Sep 16 '23

I’ve cut mine off at around 50cm = 0.28 bald eagle wingspans

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u/MiLeX84 Sep 16 '23

Google homepod wall mount or socket holder.

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u/ShaunClarke04 Sep 16 '23

Looks like your granite is sealed in, otherwise I would have suggested pulling it out and drilling a hole at the back and running the cable under it. Might still be possible if you’re up for a bit of DIY

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u/snarlyharley Sep 16 '23

What power cable? Great work!

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u/404noerrorfound Sep 16 '23

Buy a smaller cable?

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u/luizroman Sep 17 '23

I wrap my cable around the plug and it looks great and neat!

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u/archlich Sep 17 '23

Lutron Outlets with built in usb charging and a shorter cable

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u/bender_abandons Sep 17 '23 edited Sep 17 '23

I’ve been using these and love them. Cleaner look than the Amazon ones in my opinion.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/897057568/apple-homepod-mini-outlet-shelf-portrait

Seller also has other option for various combinations like two gang - one outlet, one switch.

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u/i2k Sep 17 '23

Why not put in a USB C or whatever plug outlet it uses instead of that standard outlet. That would also eliminate the power brick?

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u/WilliamH- Sep 19 '23

The outlet USB-C port must be a PD Port. Output: 9V DC, 3A

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u/Xcissors280 Sep 17 '23

Is it removable? I just used shorter cords with airport routers like how you can on the HomePod not Mimi

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u/[deleted] Sep 17 '23

I just purposely put the hp far away from an outlet cause the cable doesn’t look that bad tbh

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u/pandito_flexo Sep 17 '23

If you have a spare canlight, consider this. I put 2 of mine in a can and it works well.

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u/South_Youth286 Sep 17 '23

Just cut it off

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u/Wide_Worldliness4571 Sep 17 '23

Loop it up and wrap a bread tie around it

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u/xDiRtYgErMaNx Sep 17 '23

Amazon, really short cable.

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u/DontBeEvil1 Sep 18 '23

Unravel it from the device.

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u/th3thrilld3m0n Sep 18 '23

On thingiverse there's tons of designs for Google home and Alexa wall and outlet mounts, many which hide cables. Maybe there's some for homepods, too.

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u/Hephaestus2036 Sep 18 '23

Buy a 1 ft power cable on Amazon.

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u/akmzero Sep 18 '23

Ask Nikola Tesla for help on this one.

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u/Clevenger23 Sep 18 '23

Amazon has a bunch of aftermarket stands, holders, and like mounts that depending on what you like, some of them have cable management to hide the cable. I have some for nest speakers, and the stand I use it curls the extra cable under it, and it looks much better.

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u/Malcompliant Sep 18 '23

Velcro cable ties.

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u/sprinty23r Sep 18 '23

Use a cable organizer box that has a lid on, and place the speakers over it.

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u/QuirkyInterest6590 Sep 19 '23

Have you ever tried powering it with a powerbank?You can hide the cable, and powerbank in diy cardboard box, and the homepod can stand on it.

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u/bigb102913 Sep 19 '23

Easy, throw it away. Your welcome.

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u/Status-Television-32 Sep 19 '23

Switch to batteries

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u/AdvanceOld5705 Sep 19 '23

Wrap it in camouflage. It will magically vanish!

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u/jeff77k Sep 19 '23

Buy a shorter cord.

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u/[deleted] Sep 19 '23

Banana

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u/El_Don_001 Sep 20 '23

Woden box with hole behind to pass through cord

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u/MauricioIcloud Sep 20 '23

Buy those plants baskets to hide it😅

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u/[deleted] Sep 20 '23

If you cut the power cord off it will make it wireless