Customer Ratings & Reviews

This speaker sound is closer to some of the speakers that are offered through magnolia. While I don’t find voice assistants helpful I rarely use Siri and I use the HomePod for a speaker when I have people over. The speaker is very clear with a good amount of bass and the full volume oh my god. No distortion at all. Great quality all around.

The sound from this HomePod speaker is amazing. And if you buy two of them, it is easy to set up in stereo and sounds even better. The bass from these speakers is exceptionally good. You use the Home app on you iOS device to set the HomePod up and to update them. Also has Siri on them.

Sadly this review is a moot point as Apple has now discontinued the original HomePod. It was learning of this announcement that I decided to snap up the last remaining pair at my Best Buy store as I really wanted to set up a stereo pair. Although I would've preferred to get them in Black, they only had White ones remaining. But given the audiophile sound quality that these babies put out, I can live with the color. You absolutely have to hear these to believe them... I have no idea what kind of magic they use to get the incredible clarity, separation, and bass extension out of something so small, but it's quite something to behold. Too bad they stopped making them.

Great sound quality! The bass is really loud, which is exactly what I wanted. Siri works well and can hear you even when it’s loud around you. I don’t want to switch to Apple Music from Spotify, but if I did this product would be perfect.

I am so pleased with the HomePod purchased at Best Buy. The sales associate was fantastic and made sure the Open Box HomePod was complete (actually still in factory packing). I have a large iTunes library and the HomePod sounds amazing with all types of music. Today I've already enjoyed some Rammstein, a few Bluegrass favorites, three Bach cantatas and plan to hear the Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1 next. Setup was incredibly easy via the Home app on my iPad Pro. The HomePod is a solid, heavy object with a simple, elegant and compact design. It is a terrific part of the Apple universe, ideal for Apple users. I haven't used it for anything but listening, so don't know the level of functionality for Siri.

I really want to give this speaker 5 stars. The sound is phenomenal, the functionality is phenomenal...however....the first month I had this device, I was plagued with constant issues keeping my devices connected to the speaker. I use this device 99% of the time with airplay from my iPhone X. During this month, I could not play music for more than about 30-45 minutes before I would lose connection to it. The HomePod would not drop off if my network, it was almost like it would start rejecting traffic from my iPhone. I tested this on an iPhone X, iPhone 6s, iPad Pro, and from iTunes on a windows based computer. I set the HomePod up on its own wireless network (different access point than my main) that was very close to it to verify the signal was strong, but the issue still occurred. After a couple factory resets and making some changes to my home hub settings, this issue *seems* to have disappeared. I have also revamped my home network to a Ubiquiti one, so that might also be a factor. Either way, the speaker still sound absolutely stunning. Especially the bass that this little can is able to create.

Amazing speaker, loud and clear. Fills any room and works seamlessly with any of my other Apple products, iPhone, iPad, apple tv, etc. Siri as the personal assistant needs some work compared to something like an Alexa, but every other feature blows Alexa out of the water.

I have tried Sony Sonos and Bose. I’m more interested in the sound quality over everything else. This surpassed many other speakers I tried. It’s bass heavy. Works well with all my Apple products. It’s not my number 1 for sound quality but it’s in the top 3

I have owned this for a few months. The sound is great, better than a Sonos 3. I got it on sale and it was a great purchase. I have several Sonos and now it can be managed by airplay 2 along with the SONOS so that is a bonus The sound is rich, it has great Bass compared to the Sonos Play 1. The added bonus is that it can act as a hub for Homekit. You can also stream music from an apple TV or computer directly. Music services could be a little better, and that is an area where SONOS is way better as you can use apple, spotify, amazon, etc whereas Homepod allows apple and spotify. However I do not use them regularly, I most of the times use my library so it is not really a problem for me. All in all, homepod is a fantastic speaker.Pricing at $349 seems a bit high, but with regular sales dropping to 250-279 the price is right. If you don’t have speakers, two of these are great. I got one as I already have several SONOS.

I have a HomePod and ended up buying one for my SO. He loves it and it’s so easy to use with smart home accessories such as Philips Hue lights. The sound quality is amazing and the speaker gets very loud. It’s also good for using Siri to find out about traffic, weather, random questions etc. It fits neatly into any corner of your home. Love it!

Excellent sound and build quality. Siri can hear me over loud music and from other rooms in my home. Works very well with Apple Music. The unit itself feels heavy and very solid. Sleek design.

I’ve been waiting for the HomePod since it was announced. The sound is as good as everyone describes. While it doesn’t match a standalone quality amplifier with good speakers, it’s easily the best smart speaker. I have a Harmin/Karden Onyx and the HomePod sounds considerably better in both bass and high range. I’d say the mid range is about the same. Siri is pretty good as well. Right now it’s limited to a few things outside controlling the speaker. One small issue I had was it frequently played the live or the video version of the song.

The HomePod is something really special that will expand its options as updates come available over time. The sound on this impeccable piece of engineering is absolutely INCREDIBLE. I’m a audiophile at heart. I have to have the best of the best when it comes to sound. This has 7-speakers that offer crisp and clear keynotes that can make you hear things that you normally couldn’t in the smart speaker world. I also have a Sonos and believe me when I say this that the sound comparison between the Apple’s HomePod and the Sony’s Sonos has a marginal gap. I was blown away by how impressive the HomePod sounds. The microphone also has pretty good range. I was 3 rooms away and Siri picked up what I said (with kids running in the background) and played 80s Rock. That was impressive for a small but heavy speaker. Speaking of heavy. That is due to the magnet that is in this speaker. The bass that comes from this thing is MIGHTY impressive. I’ve had friends come over during the weekend and they never guessed it was coming from the HomePod. They thought it was my Bose Home Theatre system that I usually have on. Needless to say they were blown away as it knows where it’s sitting by using sound waves reporting back to the device so that’ll it’ll adjust to any room setting.

The speaker sounds pretty good. Siri works better than I expected, however you have to have Apple devices to use this speaker. For the price, I’m amazed that it’s so limited. I would recommend spending a little more on a B&O M5 or the cheaper M3. It does Airplay and Chromecast. Those products don’t have Siri integration, so it’s up to you on what you need in a speaker.

I’ll begin by saying that I’ve been a subscriber of Apple Music for the past few years, and that made the Home Pod especially attractive to me. The sound quality is great, the design is beautiful, and overall it has been a very capable device. We have an older surround sound system connected to the TV (with an Apple TV), and that used to be our main source for listening to music. But asking Siri to play whatever we’re in the mood for is much more convenient! So far the unit has been flawless in serving as the “home hub” for our smart devices. It’s fun to control lighting and home accessories simply by asking Siri! Response to commands is rapid, accurate, and has exceeded my expectations. Yes, home pod is priced higher than some of its competitors, but it certainly has the look and feel of a premium device. If you are already a fan of the Apple eco system, and/or a subscriber of Apple Music, I can’t recommend it enough.

This as a speaker is good, but if you don’t use Siri often, it’s no better than buying a dedicated speaker. I have a Bose S1 Pro speaker that is louder, but that one is more expensive. Also, I think the Google Home speakers are louder. If you do use Siri, this is great. It can hear you even if you speak at normal volumes at a distance. It works especially well if you have Apple Music, as you can ask Siri to play whatever song you want. If you haven’t invested heavily in other Apple products, then there isn’t much appeal here. On the other hand, if you do have iPhones, iPads, Apple TV’s, and Macs in your house, you will enjoy adding this product to the lineup. It also holds up well over time, given that the hardware in this product is from the time of the iPhone 6 or 6s. It still sounds good and there isn’t any lag that I’ve noticed.

It makes the sounds and does it well. I was very surprised with how much bass and just how loud this thing actually is. Works well for my needs. I don’t use the smart features all that much but the few I have used work well.

Answer.....NO! I love the quality sound and the richness of the bass! It was so easy to set-up. Just plug it in and place your Apple device close to the HomePod an enjoy your favorite tunes! The only complaint I have, is that you cannot link SiriusXM. Overall I rate the system a 5 however, I am giving a 4 because of the SiriusXM.

Initially I wasn't sure about purchasing this speaker, as it is a first generation product. I bought is as an open box in excellent condition and it has blown me away ever since setting it up. I activated my 3 month trial of Apple Music, as I had previously used Spotify everyday, I have to say that I love using Apple Music. The sound of this speaker, which I set up in my living room is incredible. It is loud and clear. The depth and richness of the music produced is amazing. In comparison to my Sony smart speaker, I can really feel and hear the bass in my music. I am hoping for bluetooth connectivity in the future, but that being said, it works seamlessly with all of my apple products. I connected it to my apple iMac as well and have not used my regular speakers since. If you can find it on sale or purchase as an open box it is a great buy! I also enjoy casting my playlists on You Tube to it. Enjoy!

The sound on this Bluetooth is so unreal. I am a person who loves the heat the bass in music because of my hearing loss. I can truly say this Bluetooth speaker is GREAT but also the ease of Siri makes it even better!