The HomePod mini is finally official. So how does it compare to its larger sibling, the HomePod?
Comparison: HomePod vs HomePod mini
HomePod mini
This is the HomePod mini
It has been rumored for so long, and now it's finally here: a new, less expensive HomePod. It's a smaller variant of the original, but it still packs an (audio) punch.
A leaker gives us the first look at Apple’s smaller, cheaper HomePod mini
Ahead of the Apple event scheduled at 10am PT today, prominent leaker Evan Blass has shared press images of what he claims is Apple's upcoming $99 HomePod mini.
Rumor: The next Apple TV and HomePod mini to double as UWB base stations
According to a prominent leaker, the next Apple TV and a smaller $99 HomePod model will double as ultra-wide band (UWB) base stations capable of tracking the user's location as they walk around the house. This is going to require Apple's A1 chip for spatial awareness that will allegedly be built into the next Apple TV and the HomePod mini. In addition, the feature will require an U1-enabled device like one of the iPhone 11 or Apple Watch Series 6 models.
HomePod mini: priced at just $99, half the height, S5 chip, arriving in November & more
The Chinese Weibo account "Kang," which has accurately predicted the iPhone SE price, the watchOS hand-washing feature and the iPad Air 3 specs, shared this morning several details regarding Apple's smaller, more affordable HomePod model that's rumored to be on the docket.
How to listen to and manage podcast playback on HomePod
Learn about helpful Siri voice commands that you can use to play and control your favorite podcasts on your HomePod.
How to set and manage alarms on HomePod
Like other Apple devices, your HomePod permits you to set custom alarms.
You can create multiple alarms using just your voice, optionally add some context to them, if you like, and more. Your Siri speaker will signal you when one of your created alarms goes off.
Siri on HomePod allows you to create as many alarms as you want, manage them, remove ones you no longer need, turn specific alarms on or off, create recurring alarms, and more.
Alarms do not synchronize across multiple devices via iCloud. Any alarms created using your HomePod will not appear on your Mac, iPhone, or other devices, and vice versa.
How to find your HomePod serial number and software version
This tutorial shows you how to find the serial number and the current software version of your HomePod 1st & 2nd generation or HomePod mini.