Customer Ratings & Reviews

I purchased two of the apple homepod mini to use with my iphone and ipad. they were a little hard for me to set up but thanks to You tubes help is was able to set them up. They sound very good and it may take getting use to. Over all i like them. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

I waited nearly a year to purchase the HomePod until it went on sale for a not inexpensive, but much more reasonable price for an innovative and well executed speaker design. I took some time to “burn in” the speaker components with a variety of music styles, something done with higher end speakers in expectation of bringing out audio warmth and fidelity. I even placed it in a bay window enclave to act as a sort of speaker horn enclosure so as to enhance the projected sound. Such were my high hopes for how well the HomePod might perform. After all, it had been hyped and compared to higher end stereo equipment due to its genuine technical advances in speaker design. Its WiFi only input maximized the digital music information the advance computer chip could upscale for the multiple speakers calibrated for each personalized listening area. Well, it turns out not to be the aural renaissance of bookshelf audio systems, an unrealistic expectation Apple perpetrated upon itself for this device. Nonetheless, it is a compact and competent sound system that produces music with enough quality to lose yourself in it, absent of harsh or distracting distortions in the musical reproduction. It is a joy to merely ask for whatever song or album comes to mind from memory or suggestion and then be able to listen effortlessly to faithfully reproduced music. That said, and despite being a fan of the Apple ecosystem who harbored high hopes for how well the HomePod would perform, it is evident that it is not, and never will be a high-end bookshelf speaker system that transforms the music from the mundane into some superlative version. Moreover, it is ironic and frustrating that in trying so hard to be more than it is via strict audio source inputs, it is transformed into less than it could be if only Apple would “jailbreak” the HomePod. For starters, it could at least allow Bluetooth 5 audio connections for input. That would unleash it as a top-notch Bluetooth speaker free from depending upon a WiFi network, freely accessing whatever sound sources were available to the listener. A USB-C input would be a cinch winner also, simultaneously inputting audio and charging the audio input device. Yes, I know that would impinge on the revenue stream from Apple Music that is the real money to be made by Apple with the HomePod, but it would enable a moderately high-end audio system and an ultimate midway audio system. It would likely be the preeminent sound system for small-spaces like apartments, dorms, offices, RV’s, work spaces, sheltered exterior spaces, etc. At the same time, doing so would not prevent it serving as the aspirational sound system Apple envisioned. It would dovetail nicely into maximizing their high-dollar X series phones that now have Bluetooth 5, which seemingly allows virtually lossless digital streaming rather the the garbage in, garbage out hyper-compressed digital formats inherent in previous Bluetooth iterations. As it is, the HomePod has garnered a precious small percentage of the smart speaker market as they have virtually required an Apple Music subscription to make use of their speaker. In pursuit of their version of the perfect sound system, Apple has destroyed the very good, and for most customers of a device like this, good enough is perfect. That still leaves the not-so-smart-speaker problem of poor, dear, simple Siri’s incompetence at summoning anything but Apple Music (or most anything else reliably) that severely limits HomePod's utility as a go-to music and other listening device. That one will not go away until Apple develops the in-house talent to build Siri out as seemingly envisioned originally, or the in-house vision to develop her by building out that talent however those billions of earnings might increase product value. Then Siri might just tell me she does not have access to Willie and Lobo in her music catalogue rather than giving me some random Willie Nelson album.

GREAT SOUND FOR THE SIZE OF THE SPEAKER. I LOVE THE ORANGE COLOR I AM ABLE TO GET ANSWERS TO ALL MY QUESTIONS> WELL WORTH THE MONEY

The home pod mini, easy to use and connect to your iPhone but works separate from your iPhone. the sound is pretty good. Important note. Its a home pod. It works in your home its not a portable speaker.

Fantastic little speaker. It integrates very well with the other apple products in my house. The sound quality is very impressive for such a small device. The setup was super easy.

We use this in replace of sound bars. For $100 it sounds fabulous. Great compact size, easy to use for Apple Homekit

Great sound from such a small device. It doesn't compare with larger speaker systems or the larger HomePod, but it offers a full sound that can fill our living room. Very happy with the purchase.

I bought this to go with my regular Homepod, hoping that it would pair with it in stereo and it does! It works. you can play both with AppleTV. Awesome sound for a small speaker. Thinking of getting more,

The HomePod mini is an amazing little speaker. I am able to do so much with this device. It can read text messages and respond to them. It allows me to control all the lights in my house and I can play music from it.

Love the small design. Sound quality is better than expected. Would have loved a battery powered option of this.

The Apple HomePod mini has impressive sound, especially considering how small it is. I’ll eventually get another one and pair them to my Apple TV for stereo sound.

Love this speaker! Very easy to use, great sound and Siri literally comprehends everything you say to her. Will be buying one for each bathroom soon. You will definitely be satisfied if purchasing one.

Great sound, works perfect with other Apple products. I will probably grab another few for the intercom features. Amazing little speaker that doesn't take up much space at all.

The Mini HomePod is great! The only reason I didn't give it a 5 rating is that I would like bluetooth to connect directly to my TV or other devices without having to go through Apple TV.

I love it. So easy to use just talk to suri and can play anything from a genre or a playlist or just place your phone over the light it immediately connects. Only negative would be its not wireless.

Great for the price good sound quality that I have two for a stereo sound.

The sound quality is superb, and the ease of use is beyond simple.

It is much better than the Nest Home and Google Home I've had in the past. Faster and works well with my smart home.

This speaker had it all, great sound, Siri, and style all in a compact design. Works great with Apple Home or on Bluetooth.

Small device, powerful sound even in big spaces. 100% recommended