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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 10 cm sphere, it was released as a smaller and less expensive version of Apple's HomePod.

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.[4]

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.[2] 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]

It has a non-detachable USB-C cable and comes with a 20W power adapter. With the release of audioOS 14.3 in late 2020, HomePod Mini gained support for 18W power adapters, which made it compatible with third-party adapters and portable power banks.[6]

It is designed to operate at temperatures from 32° to 95 °F (0° to 35 °C); at relative humidity between 5% and 90% (noncondensing); and at altitudes up to 10,000 feet (3000 m). Following its launch, teardowns found a temperature and humidity sensor that was unannounced by Apple.[7] Humidity and temperature sensing was activated following the 16.3 software update in January 2023, after these sensors were added to the second-generation full-sized HomePod.[8]

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. On July 15, 2024, Apple discontinued the space grey option and replaced it with a midnight color option.[9]

Sales

Apple sold an estimated 4.6 million smart speakers in Q4 2020, representing sales of both the HomePod mini and original HomePod.[10] The 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.[11] It sold an estimated 2.5 million units worldwide in Q2 2021, and 4 million units in Q3.[12][13] It sold an estimated 4.5 million units in Q1 2022 and was the top selling individual smart speaker.[14]

Operating system

Main article: audioOS

Comparison with other models

Discontinued Current
Models HomePod
(1st gen)[15] 		HomePod
(2nd gen) 		HomePod Mini[16][17]
Release date(s) February 9, 2018 February 3, 2023 November 16, 2020
Discontinued March 12, 2021 - July 15, 2024 (space gray)
Latest audioOS supported audioOS 17.4
Model number AudioAccessory1,1 (A1639) AudioAccessory6,1 (A2825) AudioAccessory5,1 (A2374)
System on a chip/package Apple A8 Apple S7 Apple S5
Speakers 7 tweeters 5 tweeters 1 full-range driver, 2 passive radiators
4-inch (10 cm) woofer -
Microphones 6 microphones 4 microphones
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11ac with MIMO Wi-Fi 802.11n with MIMO
Bluetooth 5
- Thread
- Ultra-wideband (Apple U1)
Sensors Accelerometer
- Humidity and temperature
Sound recognition
Dimensions 6.8 in × 5.6 in

(170 mm × 140 mm)

6.6 in × 5.6 in

(168 mm × 140 mm)

3.3 in × 3.9 in

(84 mm × 99 mm)

Weight 5.5 lb (2.5 kg) 5.16 lb (2.3 kg) 0.76 lb (0.34 kg)
Colors   Space Gray,
  White 		  Midnight,
  White 		  Space Gray (discontinued),   Blue,
  White,   Yellow,
  Orange,   Midnight
Power Built-in power supply, power cable not officially user-detachable[18] Built-in power supply, detachable power cable with IEC 60320 C7/C8 connector External 20 W power adapter (compatible with 18 W power adapters since software 14.3),[19] non-detachable power cable from device with USB-C end
$US list price on launch $349 $299 $99

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b "HomePod mini - Technical Specifications - Apple". Archived from the original on 22 January 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
  3. ^ Nugroho, Prayudi Satriyo (2021-03-14). "How much power does the HomePod mini actually draw?". Medium. Archived from the original on 2022-03-26. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
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  5. ^ "What's new in tvOS 15 for Apple TV". Apple Support. Archived from the original on 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
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  7. ^ "Apple's HomePod Mini Has a Secret Sensor Waiting to Be Switched On". Bloomberg.com. 2021-03-22. Archived from the original on 2022-02-14. Retrieved 2021-10-27.
  8. ^ "How to Use the Temperature and Humidity Sensors on HomePod and HomePod Mini". MacRumors. 24 January 2023. Archived from the original on 2023-01-25. Retrieved 2023-01-25.
  9. ^ "Apple introduces HomePod mini in midnight". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  10. ^ "Strategy Analytics: Global Smart Speaker Sales Cross 150 Million Units for 2020 Following Robust Q4 Demand". www.businesswire.com. 2021-03-03. Archived from the original on 2023-02-11. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  11. ^ "Apple Is Still Struggling to Unload Its Launch Day HomePods". Gizmodo. 12 May 2021. Archived from the original on 2022-03-31. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  12. ^ Lovejoy, Ben (2021-07-29). "HomePod sales get 180% boost, but a new model 'may be needed'". 9to5Mac. Archived from the original on 2021-12-23. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  13. ^ "Strategy Analytics: Another Record Quarter for Smart Speakers in 3Q21, Though Supply Chain Woes are on the Horizon". news.strategyanalytics.com. Archived from the original on 2022-02-01. Retrieved 2021-12-23.
  14. ^ "Strategy Analytics: Global Smart Speaker Shipments Declined 5% in 1Q22 Amid Disruption from War and a Resurgent COVID Virus". news.strategyanalytics.com. Archived from the original on 2023-02-11. Retrieved 2023-02-11.
  15. ^ "HomePod - Technical Specifications". support.apple.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  16. ^ "HomePod mini - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
  17. ^ "HomePod Mini: Round, Full of Sound, and Now Torn Down | iFixit News". iFixit. 2022-05-08. Retrieved 2022-05-08.
  18. ^ "HomePod Teardown". iFixit. 2018-02-12. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
  19. ^ Miller, Chance (2020-12-28). "HomePod mini adds support for 18W power adapters with 14.3 software update". 9to5Mac. Retrieved 2023-02-03.
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