Apple Homepod Mini

Apple introduces HomePod mini

Apple announced the release of the new HomePod mini that delivers impressive sound, works seamlessly with iPhone, features the intelligence of Siri, and is ‘the foundation for any smart home.

Apple introduced the HomePod mini in three new colors; yellow, orange, and blue giving users more ways to express their style in any space. They are 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 makes the HomePod mini the ultimate smart speaker for anyone with an Apple device. starting in November for just $99.

Big Sound in a Compact Speaker

HomePod mini uses computational audio to provide an amazing audio 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.

It also has 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 the Apple Music 1 station, and popular music services like Pandora, Deezer, and others, providing entertainment for everyone.

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.

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.

Additional Features

• Expanded multi-user voice recognition: Starting later this year, Siri will expand 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.

• Apple TV controls: Together, Siri and HomePod mini have new ways for users to interact with Apple TV. E.G. users can ask Siri to turn on Apple TV, start a show or movie, and control playback.

• 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.
• 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 uses power-efficient components and software that can intelligently power them down during periods of inactivity.

The new Homepod Mini is definitely a worthy purchase if you'd like to make your home or living space have a compact device that has a lot of capabilities while a touch of colour or elegance to your place.