Is Apple HomePod mini worth buying?

While Apple took a while to launch its first smart speaker, the HomePod was worth the wait. Yes it’s taken even longer to launch a smaller, cheaper model, but the HomePod Mini is, if anything, even more impressive. For a speaker this small and this inexpensive, its audio performance is startling.

Is HomePod worth it 2021?

Apple’s HomePod is the best-sounding wireless smart speaker available, and you can control it by voice using Apple’s virtual assistant, Siri. But the HomePod is worth considering only if you’re an iPhone owner and a subscriber to Apple Music (or are willing to be)—don’t buy it if you want to keep streaming Spotify.

What does Apple HomePod mini do?

“HomePod mini is the ultimate smart speaker for anyone with an Apple device. It works effortlessly with iPhone to hand off music, answer calls, or deliver personalized listening suggestions, elevates the sound from Apple TV, plays music from a Mac, and so much more.

Are HomePod minis wireless?

No, HomePod mini is not wireless. It ends with a USB-C connector for use, with a 20W power adapter that’s included in the box. The HomePod mini cannot operate by battery power. It also requires a connection to your home’s 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network to function.

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Can HomePod Mini connect to TV?

Connect HomePod Minis to your Apple TV Now it’s time to connect your HomePod Minis to your Apple TV. To create a surround-sound system, you’ll use AirPlay to send the Apple TV’s sound to the HomePod Minis. Press and hold the home button on the Siri remote to open the control center.

Can you listen in on HomePod?

Like every other smart speaker with an integrated voice assistant function, the HomePod comes with an “always-on” mic, which allows it to listen to conversations.

What can my HomePod mini do?

You can use the HomePod Mini to make or receive phone calls. Tell Siri to answer your phone, or ask it to place a call by using the contact’s name. If you want to transfer a call from your phone to now make phone calls through HomePod Mini.

Is Apple HomePod discontinued?

We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple will provide HomePod customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care.

Can HomePod mini connect to TV?

Hold down the Home Button on the Siri Remote for around 3 seconds to bring up Control Center. Click the AirPlay icon. De-select your HomePod or HomePod mini with a click, then select your TV.

What does Apple HomePod Mini do?

What is the HomePod Mini and how much is it?

The HomePod mini is Apple’s smallest smart speaker, featuring a round design, an S5 processor, 360-degree audio, and a U1 chip, all at a $99 price tag. Announced in October 2020, the HomePod mini is still a new product in Apple’s lineup, and Apple does not release new HomePod models on a regular schedule.

Is the Apple HomePod Mini good for Spotify?

The Apple HomePod mini is a very good entry-level smart speaker. Anyone who’s comfortable with an iPhone should have no problem setting up and controlling it. Spotify streaming isn’t yet perfect with the HomePod, but this is unsurprising given how Apple makes its products for its own products.

Is the HomePod mini a second room Apple smart speaker?

Audio enthusiasts might still prefer the original HomePod. But even then, the HomePod mini could be a second room Apple smart speaker. And with the handoff feature, we can see the HomePod mini fitting seamlessly into an Apple-centric smart home setup.

How to connect HomePod mini to iPhone?

You can’t connect your iPhone to the HomePod mini via Bluetooth, but it does use Bluetooth 5.0 for Apple AirPlay and Handoff. As your phone plays music, you can hold it close to the HomePod mini to transfer output devices; the audio will begin to play through the speaker instead of your phone.