The Apple HomePod mini is a smart speaker that was designed, manufactured, and currently sold by Apple since 2020 as part of the HomePod series. The second smart speaker from Apple has been introduced on October 13, 2020, released on November 16, 2020, and its price started at $99.
The all-new HomePod mini features an Apple S5 processor, Apple U1 chip for device proximity, Touch Screen, Siri, AirPlay 2 support, Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 802.11n, four microphones, and three speakers and is sold in two colors: White and Space Gray.
Apple also announced new software for HomePod and HomePod mini that: improves Continuity and Handoff integration; enables Siri to recognize up to six people’s voices and personalized 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. HomePod mini supports the Thread network protocol, supported by the Connected Home over IP working group.
HomePod mini has a full-range driver and dual passive radiators, a custom acoustic waveguide for a 360º sound field, and computational audio for real-time tuning. It has four microphones to listen to Siri commands. Its wireless capabilities include 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5, and an Ultra-wideband chip for device proximity.
On October 18, 2021, Apple announced the HomePod mini in three new colors; Yellow, Orange, and Blue. HomePod in new colors has been released on November 1, 2021.
Today HomePod mini is 3 years old!
HomePod mini Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | October 13, 2020 (White & Space Gray) October 18, 2021 (Yellow, Orange, Blue) |
| Released | November 16, 2020 (White & Space Gray) November 1, 2021 (Yellow, Orange, Blue) |
| Model Identifier | AudioAccessory5,1 |
| Model Number | A2374 |
| EMC | 3506 |
| Order Number | MY5G2LL/A (Space Gray) MY5H2LL/A (White) |
| Original Price | $99 |
| Colors | Space Gray White Yellow Orange Blue |
| Weight | 0.76 Ibs. 344 Grams |
| Dimensions | 3.3” H x 3.9” W 8.38 cm H x 9.9 cm W |
Hardware
| Processor | Apple S5 |
| Memory | 1 GB |
| Storage | Unknown |
Input
| Input Method | Touch Screen Siri |
Connections
| Wi-Fi | 802.11n |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| AirPlay | Yes – AirPlay 2 |
| Ultra-Wideband | U1 chip – For device proximity |
| Audio In | 4 – Microphones for far-field Siri |
| Audio Out | 1 – Full-range driver 2 – Passive radiators |
Software
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri |
| System Requirements | iPhone 6s / iPhone 6s Plus or later iPad Pro 12.9-inch or later iPad 5th Generation or later iPad Air 2 or later iPad mini 4 or later iPod touch 7th Generation with latest iOS |
Power
| Power Source | 20 W Power Adapter |
| Line Voltage | 100 V to 240 V AC |
References:
Apple Support – HomePod mini: Technical Specifications
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