Apple's HomePod and HomePod mini are incredible additions to your smart home. Here's how I've made use of Apple's smart speaker after abandoning Sonos and other speakers. We're approaching two months in our new home, and I'm finally feeling like we've settled in nicely. If you missed my first installment on this Owning an Apple Home series, check it out to see how I approached the move and setup process. While I'm working on stories involving pet care, smart kitchens, MagSafe mounts, and more, I'd like to examine what it is to be all-in on HomePods. That's right, I don't have any third-party speaker or other AirPlay solution in my home. In May 2023, I sold my whole home Sonos system and went all-in on HomePod. I'd like to pretend I saw the troubles Sonos had coming ahead of time, but the reality is I wanted to simplify my Apple Home. Apple had just brought back the large-sized HomePod in January 2023, and I decided I no longer wanted to use a third-party app to manage my music.…