HomePod mini delivers impressive sound, works seamlessly with
iPhone, features the intelligence of Siri, and is the foundation
for any smart home
Apple® today introduced HomePod mini® in three bold new colors —
yellow, orange, and blue — giving users more ways to express their
personality and style in any space. At just 3.3 inches tall,
HomePod mini offers a great music-listening experience, the
intelligence of Siri®, and smart home capabilities, with privacy
and security built in. Its seamless integration across Apple’s
products and services make HomePod mini the ultimate smart speaker
for anyone with an Apple device. HomePod mini will be available in
these new colors, along with white and space gray, with
color-matched details throughout, including the tinted touch
surface, mesh fabric, volume icons, and woven power cable, starting
in November for just $99.
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HomePod mini is now available in three
bold new colors: orange, yellow, and blue, in addition to white and
space gray. (Photo: Business Wire)
“HomePod mini sounds incredible, and with access to more than 90
million songs in the global Apple Music catalog and deep
integration with your Apple devices, it’s the must-have smart
speaker for iPhone users,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice
president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With new vibrant colors,
HomePod mini fits in even more places and delivers amazing sound,
the power of Siri, and simple and secure smart home controls, all
while protecting your privacy.”
Big Sound in a Compact Speaker
HomePod mini uses computational audio to provide a rich and
detailed acoustic experience and deliver peak performance. To
achieve big sound out of such a compact design, the Apple S5 chip
runs advanced software to analyze the unique characteristics of the
music. It also applies complex tuning models to optimize loudness,
adjust the dynamic range, and control the movement of the driver
and passive radiators, all in real time. HomePod mini’s full-range
driver, premium neodymium magnet, and pair of force-cancelling
passive radiators enable it to produce deep bass and crisp high
frequencies.
An Apple-designed acoustic waveguide directs the flow of sound
down and out the bottom of the speaker for an immersive 360-degree
audio experience. This design not only preserves richness and
clarity, but makes it easy to place HomePod mini anywhere in a room
and enjoy amazing sound from every angle. When placed in multiple
rooms, HomePod mini speakers allow users to play the same music
throughout the house, all in perfect sync, or a different song in
every room. Placing two HomePod mini speakers in the same room
creates a stereo pair for an even more immersive experience when
listening to music. A three-microphone array listens for “Hey
Siri,” and a fourth inward-facing microphone helps cancel out sound
coming from the speaker to improve Siri’s ability to hear voice
requests when music is playing.
Apple Music Voice on HomePod mini
HomePod mini is designed to work with Apple Music®, Apple
Podcasts®, thousands of radio stations including the award-winning
Apple Music 1℠ station, and popular music services like Pandora,
Deezer, and others, providing entertainment for everyone.1 Apple
Music offers more than 90 million songs, all curated by world-class
experts and tastemakers; thousands of curated playlists, including
hundreds created specifically for the Apple Music Voice Plan; and
more than 25,000 exclusive radio episodes and other original
content. With the introduction of this new subscription tier, even
more people will have access to this incredible catalog,
hands-free, just by asking Siri.2
Ultimate Smart Speaker for iPhone Users
When listening to music or podcasts, or taking a phone call,
users can seamlessly hand off the audio without missing a beat by
bringing their iPhone® close to HomePod mini. The experience gets
more magical with any U1-equipped iPhone — with visual, audible,
and haptic effects that make it feel like the devices are
physically connected as sound flows from one to another. If nothing
is playing on HomePod mini, personalized listening suggestions will
automatically appear on iPhone when it is near the speaker, and
instant controls are available without needing to unlock
iPhone.3
Powerful Intelligent Assistant
With the intelligence of Siri, HomePod mini delivers a
personalized and deeply integrated experience for iPhone customers.
Siri can recognize the voices of up to six different household
members, tailor music and podcasts to their preferences, and
respond to personal requests, like reading their messages,
reminders, notes, and calendar appointments, or making and
answering phone calls.4 Siri also provides users a personal update
for a quick snapshot of their day. Users can ask “Hey Siri, what’s
my update?” to hear the latest news, weather, traffic, reminders,
and calendar appointments with a single request.
Effortless Smart Home Control
HomePod mini makes controlling smart home accessories effortless
with simple voice commands for Siri to turn off the lights, change
the temperature, lock the doors, set a scene, or control devices at
specific times. Users can also get hands-free help by talking
directly to various smart home accessories enabled with Siri. By
design, Siri-enabled accessories will relay requests through a
user’s HomePod mini on the same network, providing the level of
privacy customers expect from Apple.
Intercom gives people a quick and easy way to connect at home.
Users can send an Intercom message from one HomePod mini to another
— whether in a different room, a specific zone, or multiple rooms
throughout the home — and their voice message will automatically
play on the designated HomePod mini. Intercom even works with
iPhone, iPad®, Apple Watch®, AirPods®, and CarPlay®, so everyone in
the household can get Intercom notifications and send Intercom
messages from the backyard, on their way home, or while out and
about.
Designed with Privacy and Security in Mind
Privacy and security are fundamental to the design of Apple
hardware, software, and services. With HomePod mini, only after
“Hey Siri” is recognized locally on the device, or the user
activates Siri by touch, will any information be sent to Apple
servers. Requests are not associated with the user’s Apple ID, nor
is personal information used for Apple’s advertising purposes or
sold to other organizations. HomePod mini works with iPhone to
complete requests for messages and notes on the device without
revealing that information to Apple.
Additional Features
- Expanded multi-user voice recognition: Starting later
this year, Siri is expanding support for multi-user voice
recognition to all regions where HomePod mini is available so
everyone in the home can enjoy music tailored to their taste
profile, access their own playlists, use Personal Requests, and
more.
- Automatic Siri volume: Siri will also automatically
adjust the speaking volume on HomePod mini based on the room
environment and volume of the user.
- More diverse voice options for Siri: Siri now includes
more diverse voice options for English speakers in the US, so users
can choose the voice that speaks to them right from the start when
they set up their device.
- Elevate sound on Apple TV 4K®: Users can pair HomePod
mini to Apple TV 4K for a powerful sound experience with great
range and high fidelity. Using computational audio, HomePod mini
constantly analyzes the audio and models the performance to deliver
crystal clear dialogue.
- Apple TV® controls: Together, Siri and HomePod mini
power new ways for users to interact with Apple TV. For example,
users can ask Siri to turn on Apple TV, start a show or movie, and
control playback.
- Fun sounds: Ask Siri on HomePod mini what various
animals, instruments, or vehicles sound like and Siri will play a
fun, high-fidelity sound.
- New ways to control smart home devices: Siri can control
smart home accessories at specific times, so Siri can turn off the
lights in 10 minutes or turn on the porch lights at sunset.
- Find My™: Ask Siri on HomePod mini to help locate a
misplaced iPhone, iPad, iPod touch®, Mac®, Apple Watch, or AirTag™
by playing a sound to pinpoint its location.
HomePod mini and the Environment
HomePod mini was designed with the environment in mind and
supports Apple’s plans to have net-zero climate impact across the
entire business, which includes manufacturing supply chains and all
product life cycles, by 2030. HomePod mini utilizes 99 percent
recycled rare earth elements, with the neodymium magnet in the
speaker driver utilizing 100 percent recycled rare earth elements.
The seamless mesh fabric is made with more than 90 percent recycled
plastic, and all of the packaging wood fibers are from responsibly
managed forests or recycled sources. HomePod mini is also free of
mercury, BFRs, PVC, and beryllium.
HomePod mini uses power-efficient components and software that
can intelligently power them down during periods of inactivity. For
example, through optimized power management features and a
high-efficiency power supply, HomePod mini has been designed to be
efficient in its Low Power Mode, where the majority of time is
spent. HomePod mini consumes 75 percent less energy than the
stringent requirements for ENERGY STAR.
Pricing and Availability
- HomePod mini will be available in yellow, orange, and blue, in
addition to white and space gray, for $99 (US) from
apple.com/store, in the Apple Store® app, and at Apple Store
locations. HomePod mini will also be available through Apple
Authorized Resellers and select carriers (prices may vary).
- Customers in Australia, Austria, Canada, China, France,
Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, New
Zealand, Spain, Taiwan, the UK, and the US can purchase HomePod
mini in November.
- HomePod mini is compatible with iPhone SE, iPhone 6s or later,
or iPod touch (7th generation) running iOS 15; iPad Pro®, iPad (5th
generation or later), iPad Air® 2 or later; or iPad mini® 4 or
later running iPadOS® 15.
- Customers in the US get 3 percent Daily Cash back when they buy
directly from Apple with Apple Card®.
Footnotes:
1 A subscription may be required for music streaming services. 2
The new Apple Music Voice Plan will be available later this fall in
select countries and regions for $4.99 per month. 3 Requires a
U1‑equipped iPhone. Ultra Wideband availability varies by region. A
subscription may be required for music streaming services. 4
Multi-user features are available in English in Australia, Canada,
Ireland, New Zealand, the UK, and the US. Starting later this year,
Siri support for multi-user voice recognition on HomePod mini will
expand to additional regions.
Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction
of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in
innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Apple TV.
Apple’s five software platforms — iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and
tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and
empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store,
Apple Music, Apple Pay, and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000
employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and
to leaving the world better than we found it.
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