The Apple HomePod mini introduced six years ago gets a next-generation model. Six years! With another brand, you’d believe it was never going to have a follow-up, but not Apple, clearly.
We even covered its new colors in 2021. This time, there’s more happening beneath the mesh.
The HomePod mini 2 packs Apple’s S10 chip, using computational audio to optimize its 360-degree sound. Four can team up with the fourth-generation Apple TV 4K for automatically calibrated surround sound. It can also serve as the default speaker for Macs with Wi-Fi 6E or later.
Up top, Sound Glow pulses with the music, drawing colors from album artwork. Your little speaker now has its own light show.
Siri AI arrives through a future update, offering conversational assistance and personal-context features. Setup requires an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad. Voice recognition supports up to six household members, while home-hub duties include accessory control and automations.
Available in pink, green, blue, white, and midnight, the HomePod mini 2 is up for preorder at US$149, with availability beginning October 30, 2026. Six years later, even the price has grown.
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