Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently got the Apple HomePod mini from Best Buy, and I’m honestly so impressed! I wasn’t expecting a speaker this small to have such great sound, but it completely blew me away. It’s got this rich, full sound that fills the whole room, and the bass is surprisingly powerful for something so compact. Whether I’m playing music, listening to podcasts, or using it for phone calls, the audio is super clear and balanced. Setup was a breeze—I literally just held my iPhone near it, and it was ready to go in less than five minutes. If you’re already an Apple user, it’s pretty much plug-and-play. I also love how easily it connects to Apple Music and my other devices with AirPlay. If you have other Apple gadgets, this speaker just makes everything work together more smoothly. It’s like having a mini sound system in my living room without needing a bunch of bulky speakers. Siri on the HomePod mini is surprisingly helpful. I use it to control my smart lights, ask for the weather, set reminders, and send messages. It’s become my little home assistant! The intercom feature is cool too—I can send quick voice messages to other rooms if I ever get another HomePod mini (which I’m definitely considering). One thing I really appreciate is Apple’s focus on privacy. I like knowing that my requests aren’t being tracked or recorded—everything stays secure. It’s a nice reassurance in a world where privacy concerns are everywhere. Design-wise, it’s super stylish and fits into any space without standing out too much. It’s compact enough to sit on my shelf or desk without taking up a lot of room, but it still looks sleek and modern. Plus, it comes in a few different colors, which is a nice touch. Honestly, if you’re thinking about getting a smart speaker, the HomePod mini is a great choice. It’s affordable, sounds amazing, and works seamlessly with everything else in my home. I’m really happy with the purchase! <3

The HomePod mini is a fantastic speaker for its tiny size. It’s packed with features like controlling your smart home, playing music, and Apple’s smart assistant Siri. It’s super easy to use - just say “Hey Siri,” and your request is instantly fulfilled. It even has a built-in temperature and humidity sensor! You can control your smart home by asking for the temperature in the room, turning on lights, smart plugs, and even running scenes. It’s a Thread and Matter hub, so it can connect to any devices labeled “Works with HomeKit” or “Matter”. It works seamlessly with the Apple Ecosystem - you can send texts, receive and make calls, make reminders, check your calendar, and more. The HomePod mini is a real powerhouse for its small size, but it’s a bit pricey compared to other options.

This is an absolutely wonderful and surprisingly powerful little speaker! It’s also absolutely packed with awesome features and it works so effortlessly and seamlessly with any Apple device. Setup literally takes less than 2 minutes; just hold your device near it and it’ll automatically register it. It also has the ability to control your entire smart home with Siri, as well as the ability to do all other features Siri can do. I absolutely love the cool colors they come in, and I also love that you can pair two of these together in one room to make a set of stereo speakers. It’s roughly the size of a softball, but it has the power and sound of a speaker triple it’s size. It also has 360° audio as well as the ability to play music in spatial audio from Apple Music. And the price of it makes it an absolute bargain, making it very easy to have one for the entire family in each of their bedrooms, which also allows you to fully utilize the intercom function of HomePods, which is a super cool feature that works exactly like it sounds, acting as intercoms throughout the whole house to each speaker or to only certain speakers you choose, and you’re able to use this feature from your phone to communicate with someone at home on their HomePod. These are the absolute coolest smart speakers that also offer excellent sound quality and beautiful aesthetics and work flawlessly with Apple products, so it’s especially great for those who already have and own Apple products, but it’s also great for those without any Apple products as well.

I bought a HomePod mini for each of my kids’ bedrooms, and they absolutely love them. The sound quality is way better than I expected for the size — clear, rich, and just right for music, audiobooks, and even sleep sounds at night. Setup was super easy with my iPhone, and now the kids use Siri to play their favorite songs, ask questions, or set alarms for school. It’s become part of their daily routine. I also like that I can use Intercom from my phone to call them to dinner — no more yelling upstairs! Plus, everything is safe and controlled through my Apple ID and Home app. If you’re in the Apple ecosystem and want something kid-friendly that still sounds amazing, the HomePod mini is a great choice. Compact, stylish, and very family-friendly.

I recently purchased another Apple HomePod mini, and it's been a fantastic addition to my home. The sound quality is impressive for such a compact device, filling the room with rich, clear audio. Setting it up was a breeze, and it integrates seamlessly with all my Apple devices. The Siri functionality makes controlling my smart home and playing music effortless. Its sleek design also fits perfectly with my home decor. Highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their audio experience and smart home setup!

I love using the home pod mini with Apple TV! I have wanted a pair of these to use as surround sound for my tv for the longest time…now that I have them I have had zero issues compared to my using the 5th generation echo dots as surround sound speakers that fairly frequently disconnected or had to be reset for some reason. Using Siri though is a little hit and miss compared to Alexa when it comes to responding to queries. Honestly though I would still pick the home pod mini over the Alexa dots if I had to choose. The sound quality is also fuller and crisp! The ability to transfer music to and from with just a tap of your iPhone 11 or newer is sweet! Keep in mind though that unless you have an Apple TV the HomePods/minis will not work with a fire tv/chrome stick for surround sound. Turns out the mini fits an old echo dot puck outlet holder too haha.

Having purchased a pair of Home Pods on on launch day from Best Buy (at the $349 price) I've been a long-time fan of the smart speaker category. It wasn't long before my Google Home and Amazon Echos became paperweights. This HomePod mini at a $99 price point makes for the perfect stocking stuffer or even primary gift. In fact it does some things even better than the original. Sound quality is amazing, particular when paired with another for left/right Stereo. Even solo, they produce surprisingly full volume from a small sphere. Siri still trails the other smart assistance, and sends me to my phone more than I care to admit, but the utility of these are amazing. Adding them to rooms in your house makes your abode that much more accessible. Also cool is the ability to schedule or add events to play specific music or playlist based on a trigger (Wake up event, bed time chime, sunrise, sunset, etc. ). We used an Eve outlet to turn on Christmas tree, so "Siri, Christmas time" turned it on, dimmed other (Lutron Caseta) lights, and started playing Christmas Music throughout the house. My wife and I purchased a dozen of these between BB and Apple, mostly as gifts. The responses have been overwhelmingly positive, especially among those who's only other Apple device is an iPhone, thus making this an excellent gateway entry expanding usage on the ecosystem. The new to iOS 14 feature for HomePod mini has to be the INTERCOM. With it you can use your iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, or other HomePod to communicate with Mini's in other rooms. "Hey Siri, intercom, We're starting the movie", or "has anyone taken the dogs out?". Your voice is then played either through the HomePods and mini's in every room, specific rooms, or just a floor (based on the room and floor you select upon setup) Family members then "reply, I did, got it" or whatever. This sure beats the 70s built-in wall units of yesteryear. Additionally the new Mini sports Thread Mesh Networking protocol, so the more Thread devices you add, the more redundant, and wider your mesh network becomes. We're also starting to see other manufactures support Thread, namely $20 Nanoleaf interactive color light bulbs. PROS +compact cute WAF wife-acceptance factor +surprising sound quality +cool factor adds tech to every room +Whole-house (floor, or room) Intercom is great +Thread Mesh Networking future proofs expanded functionality +magic price point +Apple Music and playlist integration CONS -only big brother model sports Dolby Atmos -would love to see a $179 / 2-pack for stereo CONCLUSION This product might be one of Apple's more successful sleeper hits, if the Reddit /Homepod forum is to be believed. Countless new users RAVE about sound quality, and then are later ingratiated with other features they didn't know it could do. Recommend : BUY !!

A great smart speaker for iPhone users. I love this device because it can distinguish different people's voices. Good sound quality for its size Intercom feature Can AirPlay from any Apple device Microphone reliably hears wake phrase Seamless setup I bought more than one of this , so happy to have this compare to other brand

I’ve been using the Apple HomePod mini for a while now, and honestly, I’m pretty impressed. I mainly got it because I’m already using an iPhone and a MacBook, so I figured it would just fit in—and it really does. First off, the design is super clean and compact. It doesn’t take up much space, and it looks great on my desk. Setup was a breeze—just brought my iPhone near it, followed a few prompts, and it was ready to go in like a minute. Sound-wise, it’s way better than I expected from something this small. The audio is clear, voices sound crisp, and there’s even a bit of bass. It’s perfect for playing music while I work or relax. It won't blow you away like a big speaker system, but for everyday use, it more than does the job. What I really like is how well it works with Siri and my other Apple stuff. I can tell it to set reminders, send texts, or control my lights, and it’s super responsive. I’ve even started using the Intercom feature to send messages to my family around the house—it’s actually pretty handy. The only thing that bugs me a bit is that it’s kind of limited if you’re not using Apple Music. I use Spotify, and while I can play music through AirPlay, it’s not as smooth as just asking Siri to play something. Overall, I’d say if you’re already in the Apple ecosystem, the HomePod mini is a great little speaker. It’s stylish, sounds good, and makes daily tasks easier. I’d definitely recommend it.

If you have as many apple products in your household as I do, the learning curve on taming this little monster is a few days long. (This is my first experience with wifi speakers) For the price and size, the sound is amazingly good. It's very sturdily made and looks good in the room. I'm adding several more to experience the full capabilities of the tech. I have an elderly hard of hearing relative, and this speaker's been great for her. It connects to the Apple TVs and to her iPad when needed. The sound is clear and full and she has no trouble hearing it. Once you learn how to speak to the Siri who lives in this little guy, it natively accesses your podcasts and Apple Music, and with a few more well-chosen words, is able to stream Spotify playlists from your phone, computer, or Apple TV. As a bonus it measures the ambient temp and humidity where it's seated. If you're ambitious, you can teach it to control your whole house! Baby steps.

The Apple HomePod mini is a compact powerhouse of sound and smart home functionality, perfectly designed for Apple ecosystem users. This petite spherical speaker delivers impressive audio performance that defies its small size. 
The HomePod mini truly shines for those deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem. Setup is incredibly simple - just hold an iPhone nearby, and you’re ready to go. It also features like AirPlay, multi-room audio, and the ability to pair two speakers for stereo sound.

Good sound, not as loud or the bass that the full blown Homepod has but when it paired, sounds great!! I use them as ambient sound when I am studying, which is perfect because is not to loud but is super clear, also I use them as speakers for my Mac Mini and PC (TuneBlade App) they look great! Easy to set up, is Apple, great quality!

Apple's HomePod mini packs a punch in a compact design. With impressive sound quality and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem, it's a smart speaker delivers big on both audio and intelligence. HomePod mini is a stylish addition to any home.

I love it I’m using it for my Apple TV as a speaker and it just sounds the best even better than the tv speaker

Love that the color options help blend this wonderful little speaker right into the decor. The room filling sound from such a tiny speaker is quite amazing, and somehow has enough bass to give a warm and pleasant full range experience. 

The color matches my room but the ease of setup and how seamless it is to use with homekit is amazing! Intercom feature is a plus since i have more than one mini and stereo pairing sounds great although my wifi isnt the best so it cuts in and out but minimally so, im very pleased with this purchase

Realistically I would give this like a 4.5 star review. Its not perfect, "Alexa" and "hey google" are probably better androids and the price for the home pod mini is higher than the similar sized product from amazon and google. But in the end, this is a beautiful, clean, reliable and secure device that sounds SIGNIFICANTLY better than the Google home mini and echo dot, like its not even close. I plan to get a couple more and would like to hear how much better stereo pairing the music would be. It doesn't bother me that Siri isn't as smart as the others, but it for sure is the safest and most secure at protecting your privacy. my only dock on this would be the price vs its direct competitors, but to me, the quality and sound more than make up for it. Especially as your turn up the volume, it still sounds great and doesn't dilute like the competitors. I'm also impressed at how lightly I can say "Hey Siri" when the music is loud and she will still hear me. I'm impressed.

This thing is awesome. I have it set to wake me up every single day instead of my phone because it’s much louder (great for heavy sleepers) and I don’t have to worry about not being woken up in case I forget to put my phone to charge. One of my favorite features that isn’t really spoken about is the fact that it is completely dark when not in use unlike other alarm clocks / smart devices that always have some sort of light source during the night. Personally I like to sleep in as close to pitch black as possible and this “feature” works great. The benefit of having a seamless integration to my other Apple products is really the icing on the cake as I can just say “hey siri” and my HomePod mini gets to work on either giving me a breakdown of my day, reading off notifications and being able to respond to them via voice. Truly a 10/10 for me

Very user friendly and easy to use with my Apple TV and iPhone! So much better sounding than my TV speakers, should have got this sooner!

I’ve been using Apple products for a good portion of my life. My first college computer was an iMac. About a year ago, I finally made the transition from Android to iOS. From there, I’ve slowly integrated myself into the Apple ecosystem. As an I.T. Technician, I personally enjoy utilizing home automation. However, the cheaper cost of the Google devices lead me to build around them. With increasing security concerns with the likes of Google and Amazon, this HomePod Mini couldn’t have come at a better time. Not only does it sound amazing for its size, it is the perfect product to begin the transition to Apple’s HomeKit. If you are someone dedicated to using Apple devices and are on a budget, like myself. I can’t recommend the Apple HomePod Mini enough.