HomePod Mini

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HomePod mini
Apple HomePod mini.jpg
DeveloperApple Inc.
TypeSmart speaker
Release date
November 16, 2020
(17 months ago) (2020-11-16)
  • Australia
  • Canada
  • France
  • Germany
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Japan
  • Spain
  • United Kingdom
  • United States
November 24, 2020
(17 months ago) (2020-11-24)
  • Mexico
  • Taiwan
December 11, 2020
(16 months ago) (2020-12-11)
  • Mainland China
June 15, 2021
(10 months ago) (2021-06-15)
  • Austria
  • Ireland
June 22, 2021
(10 months ago) (2021-06-22)
  • New Zealand
November 23, 2021
(5 months ago) (2021-11-23)
  • Italy
March 25, 2022
(46 days ago) (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[when?]
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

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.

Overview[edit]

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.

Differences with original HomePod[edit]

Feauture Homepod Homepod mini
Initial release operating system audioOS 11.2.5 audioOS 14.2
Latest release operating system audioOS 15.4.1 audioOS 15.4.1
Speakers 7 tweeters, 4-inch (10 cm) woofer[6] 1 full-range driver, 2 passive radiators
Microphone Six-microphone array, Low frequency microphone for real-time woofer calibration[6] 4 microphones
Display LED matrix (19 RGB LEDs)[6] LED matrix (19 RGB LEDs)[7]
Processor Apple A8 APL1011 [6] Apple S5[7]
Memory 1GB 1GB (LPDDRx)
Storage 16 GB[6]
Wi-Fi (802.11) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi‑Fi with MIMO 802.11a/b/g/n Wi‑Fi with SISO
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0[6] Bluetooth 5.0
Ultra Wideband chip for spatial awareness U1 chip[8]
Thread yes[8]
Sensors HDC2010 Humidity and Temperature Digital Sensor[7]
Size 6.8 in × 5.6 in (170 mm × 140 mm) 3.3 in × 3.9 in (84 mm × 99 mm)
Weight 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) 0.76 lb (0.34 kg)



Sales[edit]

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.[9] It sold an estimated 2.5 million units worldwide in Q2 2021, and 4 million units in Q3.[10][11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "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. ^ a b c d e f "HomePod Teardown". iFixit. 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  7. ^ a b c "HomePod Mini: Round, Full of Sound, and Now Torn Down | iFixit News". iFixit. 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  8. ^ a b "HomePod mini: Buyer's Guide, Should You Buy?". MacRumors. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  9. ^ "Apple Is Still Struggling to Unload Its Launch Day HomePods". Gizmodo. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  10. ^ Lovejoy, Ben (2021-07-29). "HomePod sales get 180% boost, but a new model 'may be needed'". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  11. ^ "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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