“Will this act as a HomeKit bridge device in the same way as the original HomePod? Or do you need the original HomePod or Apple TV to utilize smart home functions?”
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Yes the HomePod mini can act as a HomeKit bridge device like the original.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.this is exactly like a homepod with all the capabilities of a homekit bridge but just smaller
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Apple says: "HomePod mini can also act as a home hub, letting you control your HomeKit accessories remotely. Wherever you go, you can see a live view from the front door, shut your garage, and lock or unlock the house through the Home app."
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.It will be able to do ALMOST everything the larger HomePod can do. This does include being a home hub. As far as I know, you can't stereo pair a HomePod mini with a regular HomePod, you can't use the newly released feature of Home Theater 4K to HomePod mini stereo pair, just to a HomePod stereo pair. Everything else, I believe are things that work the same on both models.
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