Engineering:HomePod Mini

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Short description: Smart speaker designed by Apple
HomePod mini
DeveloperApple
Product familyHomePod
TypeSmart speaker
Release date
Introductory priceUSD $99

CAD $129
AUD $149
GBP £99
EU €99

HKD $759
Operating systemOriginal: audioOS 14.2 (18K60)
Current: audioOS 26.0 (23J353)
System on a chipApple S5
Memory1 GB (LPDDR4X)
Storage32 GB
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:[2]
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
Power20 W[3]
Dimensions3.3 in × 3.9 in (84 mm × 99 mm)
Mass0.76 lb (0.34 kg)
Related articlesHomePod (second generation)
Websiteapple.com/homepod-mini

The HomePod Mini (stylized as HomePod mini) is a smart speaker developed by Apple. It utilizes Apple's Siri digital assistant. Roughly a 10 cm sphere, it was released on November 16, 2020 as a smaller and less expensive version of Apple's HomePod.

Overview

The HomePod Mini is based on the Apple S5 system in a package also used for the Apple Watch Series 5 and SE. It 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.[4] It requires an iPhone or iPad in order to run set up; it cannot be installed from a Mac.[5]

HomePod Mini's wireless capabilities include 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, and an ultra-wideband chip for device proximity and AirPlay Handoff.[2] It is compatible with devices running iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 and later. tvOS 15 allows the Apple TV to use HomePod Mini as a speaker, supporting a stereo pair.[6]

HomePod Mini supports the Thread network protocol, supported by the Connected Home over IP working group. It can be used to control Apple Home devices and can function as a home hub, allowing it to control appliances remotely, grant guest access, and set up automations.[7]

It has a non-detachable USB-C cable and comes with a 20W power adapter. With the release of audioOS 14.3 in late 2020, HomePod Mini gained support for 18W power adapters, which made it compatible with third-party adapters and portable power banks.[8]

It is designed to operate at temperatures from 32° to 95 °F (0° to 35 °C); at relative humidity between 5% and 90% (noncondensing); and at altitudes up to 10,000 feet (3000 m). Following its launch, teardowns found a temperature and humidity sensor that was unannounced by Apple.[9] Humidity and temperature sensing was activated following the 16.3 software update in January 2023, after these sensors were added to the second-generation full-sized HomePod.[10]

On October 18, 2021, Apple announced that the existing gray and white options would be joined by blue, orange, and yellow versions. 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. On July 15, 2024, Apple discontinued the space gray option and replaced it with a midnight color.[11]

Sales

Apple sold an estimated 4.6 million smart speakers in Q4 2020, representing sales of both the HomePod Mini and original HomePod.[12] The HomePod Mini sold an estimated 2.18 million units in Q1 2021, representing 91% of Apple's smart speaker sales, along with the original HomePod.[13] It sold an estimated 2.5 million units worldwide in Q2 2021, and 4 million units in Q3.[14][15] It sold an estimated 4.5 million units in Q1 2022 and was the top selling individual smart speaker.[16]

Operating system

This section is an excerpt from HomePod § Operating system[ edit ]

Comparison with other models

Template:HomePod technical specifications

See also

References

  1. ↑ "HomePod mini is available starting this month" (in en). 2022-12-06. https://www.apple.com/za/newsroom/2022/12/homepod-mini-is-available-starting-next-week/. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "HomePod mini - Technical Specifications - Apple". https://www.apple.com/homepod-mini/specs. 
  3. ↑ Nugroho, Prayudi Satriyo (2021-03-14). "How much power does the HomePod mini actually draw?" (in en). https://psn.medium.com/how-much-power-does-the-homepod-mini-actually-draw-79c682145977. 
  4. ↑ "HomePod mini" (in en-US). https://www.apple.com/homepod-mini/. 
  5. ↑ "Set up HomePod or HomePod mini" (in en). https://support.apple.com/en-us/111110. 
  6. ↑ "What's new in tvOS 15 for Apple TV" (in en). https://support.apple.com/guide/tv/whats-new-in-tvos-15-atvb457e13ae/tvos. 
  7. ↑ "Set up your HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple TV, or iPad as a home hub" (in en). https://support.apple.com/en-us/102557. 
  8. ↑ Miller, Chance (2020-12-28). "HomePod mini adds support for 18W power adapters with 14.3 software update" (in en-US). https://9to5mac.com/2020/12/28/homepod-mini-18w-charger/. 
  9. ↑ "Apple's HomePod Mini Has a Secret Sensor Waiting to Be Switched On" (in en). Bloomberg.com. 2021-03-22. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-22/apple-homepod-mini-secret-sensor-for-smart-home-thermostats. 
  10. ↑ "How to Use the Temperature and Humidity Sensors on HomePod and HomePod Mini" (in en). 24 January 2023. https://www.macrumors.com/how-to/use-temperature-humidity-sensors-homepod/. 
  11. ↑ "Apple introduces HomePod mini in midnight" (in en-US). https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/07/apple-introduces-homepod-mini-in-midnight/. 
  12. ↑ "Strategy Analytics: Global Smart Speaker Sales Cross 150 Million Units for 2020 Following Robust Q4 Demand" (in en). 2021-03-03. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210303005852/en/Strategy-Analytics-Global-Smart-Speaker-Sales-Cross-150-Million-Units-for-2020-Following-Robust-Q4-Demand. 
  13. ↑ "Apple Is Still Struggling to Unload Its Launch Day HomePods" (in en-us). 12 May 2021. https://gizmodo.com/apple-is-still-struggling-to-unload-its-launch-day-home-1846877912. 
  14. ↑ Lovejoy, Ben (2021-07-29). "HomePod sales get 180% boost, but a new model 'may be needed'" (in en-US). https://9to5mac.com/2021/07/29/homepod-sales-boost/. 
  15. ↑ "Strategy Analytics: Another Record Quarter for Smart Speakers in 3Q21, Though Supply Chain Woes are on the Horizon" (in en-US). https://news.strategyanalytics.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2021/Strategy-Analytics-Another-Record-Quarter-for-Smart-Speakers-in-3Q21-Though-Supply-Chain-Woes-are-on-the-Horizon/default.aspx. 
  16. ↑ "Strategy Analytics: Global Smart Speaker Shipments Declined 5% in 1Q22 Amid Disruption from War and a Resurgent COVID Virus" (in en-US). https://news.strategyanalytics.com/press-releases/press-release-details/2022/Strategy-Analytics-Global-Smart-Speaker-Shipments-Declined-5-in-1Q22-Amid-Disruption-from-War-and-a-Resurgent-COVID-Virus/default.aspx. 



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