Apple introduces HomePod mini: A powerful smart speaker with amazing sound
Summary
CUPERTINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apple® today unveiled HomePod mini™, the newest addition to the HomePod® family that delivers impressive sound, the intelligence of Siri® to get things done, and a smart home experience that offers comfort and convenience without complexity. By placing two HomePod mini speakers in a single room, a stereo pair can be created for a wide soundstage, filling the space with rich, enveloping sound. To achieve big sound out of such a compact design, the Apple S5 chip in HomePod mini works with advanced software to analyze the unique characteristics of the music and apply complex tuning models to optimize loudness, adjust the dynamic range, and control the movement of the driver and passive radiators in real time. And later this year, the experience gets even better with visual, audible, and haptic effects when sound transfers from one device to the other.2 Personalized listening suggestions will also automatically appear on iPhone when it is next to HomePod mini, and instant controls are available without having to unlock iPhone.2 HomePod mini makes controlling smart home accessories easier than ever with simple voice commands for Siri to turn off the lights, change the temperature, lock the doors, or set a scene. HomePod mini was designed with the environment in mind and supports Apple’s plan to have net zero climate impact across its entire business, which includes manufacturing supply chains and all product life cycles, by 2030.