HomePod Mini

The HomePod Mini (stylized as HomePod mini) is a smart speaker developed by Apple Inc. The HomePod Mini was released on November 16, 2020. Roughly a 4-inch sphere, it was released as a smaller and less expensive version of Apple's now-discontinued HomePod.

HomePod mini
DeveloperApple Inc.
TypeSmart speaker
Release date
November 16, 2020 (2020-11-16)
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Japan
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
November 24, 2020 (2020-11-24)
  • Mexico
  • Taiwan
December 11, 2020 (2020-12-11)
  • Mainland China
June 15, 2021 (2021-06-15)
  • Austria
  • Ireland
June 22, 2021 (2021-06-22)
  • New Zealand
November 23, 2021 (2021-11-23)
  • Italy
March 25, 2022 (2022-03-25)
  • Belgium
  • Netherlands
  • Switzerland
Introductory priceUSD $99

CA $129
AUD $149
GBP £99
EU €99

HKD $759
Operating systemOriginal: audioOS 14.2 (18K60)
Current: audioOS 15.4.1
System on a chipApple S5
Memory1GB (LPDDRx)
DisplayLED matrix (19 RGB LEDs)
Sound1 full-range driver, 2 passive radiators, 4 microphones
InputTouch screen, voice commands via Siri
Connectivity802.11a/b/g/n Wi‑Fi with SISO
Bluetooth 5.0
Thread
UWB
Direct peer-to-peer access:[1]
iOS: iPhone SE, iPhone 6S or later, or iPod Touch (7th generation) with the latest iOS version;
iPadOS: iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation) or later, iPad Air 2 or later, or iPad Mini 4 or later with the latest iPadOS version
Power20W[2]
Dimensions3.3 in × 3.9 in (84 mm × 99 mm)
Mass0.76 lb (0.34 kg)
PredecessorHomePod
Websiteapple.com/homepod-mini

Overview

The HomePod Mini is based on the Apple S5 system in a package also used for the Apple Watch Series 5 and SE. It improves Continuity and Handoff integration, enables Siri to recognize up to six people's voices and personalizing responses to each one, and adds the Intercom feature — also available on iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches — enabling users with more than one HomePod to communicate with each other in different rooms.[3]

HomePod Mini's wireless capabilities include 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, and an ultra-wideband chip for device proximity and Airplay Handoff. It supports the Thread network protocol, supported by the Connected Home over IP working group.[1] It has a non-detachable USB-C cable and comes with a 20W power adapter.

It is designed to operate at temperatures from 32° to 95°F (0° to 35°C); at relative humidity between 5% to 90% (noncondensing); and at altitudes up to 10,000 feet (3000 m). It has a temperature and humidity sensor that was unannounced by Apple.[4]

It is compatible with devices running iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 and later. tvOS 15 allows the Apple TV to use HomePod Mini as a speaker, supporting a stereo pair.[5]

On October 18, 2021, Apple announced that the existing gray and white options would be joined by blue, orange, and yellow versions. The new colors have a tinted touch display that is a lighter hue of the body color, and the braided cable is also colored accordingly.

Sales

HomePod Mini sold an estimated 2.18 million units in Q1 2021, representing 91% of Apple's smart speaker sales, along with the original HomePod.[6] It sold an estimated 2.5 million units worldwide in Q2 2021, and 4 million units in Q3.[7][8]

References
  1. "HomePod mini - Technical Specifications - Apple". Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  2. Nugroho, Prayudi Satriyo (2021-03-14). "How much power does the HomePod mini actually draw?". Medium. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  3. "HomePod mini". Apple. Retrieved 2020-10-13.
  4. "Apple's HomePod Mini Has a Secret Sensor Waiting to Be Switched On". Bloomberg.com. 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  5. "What's new in tvOS 15 for Apple TV". Apple Support. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  6. "Apple Is Still Struggling to Unload Its Launch Day HomePods". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  7. Lovejoy, Ben (2021-07-29). "HomePod sales get 180% boost, but a new model 'may be needed'". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  8. "Strategy Analytics: Another Record Quarter for Smart Speakers in 3Q21, Though Supply Chain Woes are on the Horizon". news.strategyanalytics.com. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
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