Are HomePods the best TV audio for an Apple smart home?

Apple is really promoting the ability to use HomePods as speakers for your TV with an Apple TV 4K. But how does it work and is it something that's actually a good idea for your smart home? Apple Support Article on HDMI eARC: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207117 ➕ FOLLOW ME: Mastodon: https://mas.to/@ericwelander YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EricWelander... Instagram:   / ericwelander   Thanks to Apple for loaning me these HomePods and an Apple TV 4K for content like this on my YouTube channel. CHAPTERS: 00:24 Why Apple emphasizes this feature 00:47 What I've tested 01:47 New HomePod features for TV 04:51 New HomePod downsides 06:04 New HomePod physical advantages 07:51 Where HomePod could work in your home 09:32 A great, cheaper alternative 10:27 Where HomePod isn't a great fit 13:02 Closing thoughts 🛋️ IN MY STUDIO: Black lamp https://geni.us/BIM84AO [Amazon] Brown leather chair https://geni.us/WtudM [Amazon] Kiwi Birds https://geni.us/LOfHY [Crate&Barrel] Faux ZZ Plant https://geni.us/0rmMi2 [Crate&Barrel] C Table from TJ Maxx 💼 DETAILS: Some links in this description are affiliate links and might support the channel at no additional cost to you I might link to items at Crate&Barrel, which is my current employer apart from this channel, but I get no additional compensation for doing so This video and all of Eric Welander's channel is a production of E. Welander, LLC