HomePod Mini

#1

Post by axg » Tue, Oct 13, 2020, 6:09 PM UTC

HomePod Mini
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Re: HomePod Mini

#2

Post by jrowley » Tue, Oct 13, 2020, 6:35 PM UTC

It's unfortunate that isn't battery powered/more portable.

Re: HomePod Mini

#3

Post by mmastrac » Tue, Oct 13, 2020, 6:38 PM UTC

Curious how much market share this homepod line has. My gut feel is that Amazon has the lion's share, followed by Google and everyone else has crumbs at the bottom.

Re: HomePod Mini

#4

Post by ipsum2 » Tue, Oct 13, 2020, 6:40 PM UTC

Looks like the Echo Dot that was just released a few weeks ago: https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Echo-Dot-4th-Gen/dp/B07XJ8C8F...

Re: HomePod Mini

#5

Post by wtmt » Tue, Oct 13, 2020, 6:40 PM UTC

I was expecting a refresh of the HomePod too, though rumors mentioned only the HomePod mini. I also thought that a price of $79 would’ve been quite attractive compared to the $99 price. Just have to wait for holiday sales, I guess.

I can’t wait for reviews and comparisons on the sound of HomePod vs. HomePod mini.

Re: HomePod Mini

#6

Post by noodlesUK » Tue, Oct 13, 2020, 6:46 PM UTC

One of the interesting things is that on the specs page it says it supports “Thread”, which is a new wireless protocol championed for home automation tech, as an alternative to zig bee and Zwave. One thing I didn’t see was any mention of if it would support being a “Home Hub”, allowing for remote access to smart home stuff.

Re: HomePod Mini

#7

Post by athenot » Tue, Oct 13, 2020, 6:46 PM UTC

HomePod mini works with your iPhone for requests like hearing your messages or notes, so they are completed on device without revealing that information to Apple.

This is the big differentiating feature, along with the seamless integration within the rest of Apple's product line.

EDIT: HomePod does this too but it was not at a price point nor size that competed with other assistants.

Re: HomePod Mini

#8

Post by llampx » Tue, Oct 13, 2020, 6:46 PM UTC

Can anyone with a Homepod comment on the usability compared to the Google and Amazon spy systems... err speakers?

Re: HomePod Mini

#9

Post by crooked-v » Tue, Oct 13, 2020, 6:48 PM UTC

I have to wonder if Apple will ever release a sound bar or the like, for Sonos-style 'sound bar plus two rear speakers' surround sound rather than just stereo.

Re: HomePod Mini

#10

Post by leecb » Tue, Oct 13, 2020, 6:48 PM UTC

ipsum2 wrote: post #4

Looks like the Echo Dot that was just released a few weeks ago: https://www.amazon.com/All-New-Echo-Dot-4th-Gen/dp/B07XJ8C8F...

They look to both be almost exactly the same size- 3.9 inches in diameter.

Echo Dot: 100 x 100 x 89 mm HomePod Mini: 98 x 98 x 84mm