HomePod Mini

The HomePod Mini (stylized as HomePod mini) is a smart speaker developed by Apple Inc. Roughly a 4-inch sphere, it is smaller and less expensive than 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
Introductory priceUSD $99

CA $129
AUD $149
GBP £99
EU €99

HKD $759
Operating systemaudioOS 14.2 (18K60)
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

At its unveiling on October 13, 2020, Apple officials also announced new software for HomePod and HomePod mini that 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]

Apple began to take orders for the US$99 HomePod mini on November 6, 2020, and began shipping it 10 days later.[3]

On October 18, 2021, Apple announced that the existing gray and white options would be joined by blue, orange, and yellow in November 2021. 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.

HomePod mini supports the Thread network protocol, supported by the Connected Home over IP working group.[1]

Its wireless capabilities include 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, and an Ultra-wideband chip for device proximity and Airplay Handoff. It comes with a white 20w power adapter, but can also be powered with an 18w 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 can work with iPhone 6s and 6s Plus or later, or iPod touch (7th generation) with the latest iOS; or iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air 2 or later, or iPad mini 4 or later with the latest iPadOS.

HomePod mini has a temperature and humidity sensor whose use is unknown to the public.[4]

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.
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