Customer Ratings & Reviews

I had purchased a Onkyo TX-NR 757 a couple of years ago and it was having some issues as have all the Onkyos I've had before it, so I though it was time to change and got two Apple HomPods and set them up as a stereo pair for my Apple TV, I do not miss the big avr and big speakers at all, the HomePods have replaced my old set up without any disappointments at all, I am amazed at the room/house filling sound, the base is just as good as my old subwoofer, nice clear dialog and stereo separation with hits of surround sound, not native surround sound but close. 100% recommend, even if it’s just one it’s still amazing (I tested watching tv with one versus two)

I read all the "'hey Siri', is not Alexa or Google" and that is alright, I can look up things too on the internet, I'm not lazy, but the Apple Homepod is the best in this speaker class and beyond. The sound is the best, better than Bose or any other brand. I bought two and set it up as stereo speakers. Bass to Treble is beautiful and well balanced. You do feel the Bass but it's not overpowering. The sound actually feels like a 3D sound not a surround sound. I bet in the near future, they will be able to incorporate that surround sound with having multiple Homepods configuring with one another about distance and sound levels. You will love this Homepod. "hey Siri" will evolve.

Is this for everyone, probably not. If you want smart speaker that plays games with you, this isn’t it. If you want to keep it simple... Play your music and automate your home, I highly recommend. Owned Sonos speakers, Echo devices, and Google puck thingy... whatever they call it now. Setup alone is a reason I don’t use those. I work in IT and I don’t want to go to work when I come home. HomePod setup unbelievably easy, it just works and speakers sound great especially when multiple are paired.

This is not our first HomePod but the incredible sound from such a small speaker makes it a great purchase. Also since the price dropped to is even more worth purchasing. I bought this one to pair it was another and the sound is even more amazing than when it's a stand alone speaker. Also the fact that Siri is built in makes it a very "smart" speaker. You can even answer your phone on it or make calls and text through it. It sets itself up easily and quickly. Well worth the money.

I got this for Christmas this year. I was at first a little sceptical but found out a few things. First, it is very easy to use. Simply plug it in and follow the on screen prompts on you TV. It an talk to your iPhone, iPad, iPod and Apple TV with no problems. You can add several this to this like special plugs for you lamps so when you come home and it is dark you simply say, Hey Siri, please turn on the lights and she takes care of it for you. Ask her to turn on the Apple TV and guess what?

I am really deep into the Apple ecosystem. I used other phones for a while but landed with iPhones. I went all in and got all the tech that I could. With that of course I got Apple Music. The HomePod gets all its music from your Apple Music account, so it worked perfect for me. Siri can hear you literally anywhere in the living room and kitchen, sometimes even my bedroom. But don’t think you’re buying a smart speaker. Sure it can control lights and everything. But what you’re really spending money on is the sound quality. Is sounds super great from anywhere in the room. You can even airplay music and it still sounds amazing. Buy it if you want an amazing speaker.

I was looking for a clean and simple speaker for my desk set up, and this fit the bill. It connects seamlessly with my Apple TV, MacBook, iPad, iPhone, you name it. The first time I heard sound come out of it, I was in awe. It sounds amazing. Strange how something this compact can produce sound that loud and of that high quality. I was a bit hesitant because of the relatively high price tag, but having listened to it, I am considering buying a second one for another room

This was my second HomePod, and I also got my first one from Best Buy. I waited to get a smart speaker until Apple entered the game because I’m so bought into the ecosystem, and I don’t regret it a bit! Sound quality is fantastic, Siri is good enough for my uses, and the ability to be listening to a podcast on my phone in my car, take it inside, hold my phone to my HomePod, and pick up where I left off is amazing. Note - these often go on sale for $200 ($100 off). I’d personally pay full price for this, but I’d recommend waiting for the sale. :)

I bought 4 at one time to set up as stereo pairs in two different rooms. The setup was easy. The sound is great. They work well with each of the Apple TVs they share a room with. My issue is how frequently they disconnect from WiFi. I have to restart the pairs once or twice a week. Each time I use my Apple TV 4k I have to go to the audio setting to have the sound come out of the speakers as well as the TV. Siri is not as "smart" as Alexa or Google which was expected prior to purchase. I purchased Homepod because I am so invested in the Apple ecosystem that it just seemed a natural addition. Outside the nuances, they perform exactly how I expected.

Apple never disappoints. I am absolutely in love with my HomePod. Having no issues with Siri hearing me. Set up was easy. Speakers are loud and clear.

The aound quality is better than most speakers. Louder than any other speaker I have especially the amazon echo. Siri is actually more knowledgeable than what most people give it credit for.

Our SON LOVES it..he was 3 at the time we got it..He can just go over to it.. touch it and it comes on.. Yes he played Baby shark time and time and time again.. but The quality of sound is Amazing the base is deep. Much better than what we used to do which was log onto Pandora on out tv and listen to music that way while cleaning the house or just haning out.. that just took way to much time to do and the sound was not great...

Amazing sound! The bass shakes my floor and table! But the price though the product is 5 stars but the price brings it down. I would recommend it to someone who’s deep in the Apple ecosystem. And can afford it.

This is the last piece of smart speaker that I bought - largely to go with my iMac for music but quickly became my favorite over Alexa and Google. I don’t use a smart speaker for every thing I do in my routine life such as news, music etc...but since I have lot of Apple subscriptions, this comes up to be the best addition for the apple ecosystem. But the best part of this speaker is the audio quality. I love the sound and it is unlike any other smart speaker in that size category. It syncs well with all apple devices and I really like the minimalist design.

Set up was quick and easy. Tie in to phone and smart devises easy as well. Music sounds great on it. Siri responds well to questions or controlling smart devices.

I recently picked this up after selling my previous HomePod for a few reasons: 1. Mobility was a challenge because of its weight (took to and from work). 2. The power cord is static and is not removable 3. No Bluetooth connectivity I went out and bought a Bose SoundLink Revolve + after I sold my HomePod. Immediately I noticed the biggest difference- the sound! Oh, how I missed the sound! Don’t get me wrong as the Bose did sound good and it did have the functions I was missing in the HomePod (to include a couple other ones I liked that the HomePod didn’t have), but that awesome sound the HomePod put out was not there and I missed it! The HomePod has this robust and deep sound quality that just filled the room like no other speaker I’ve owned (in this classification). My colleagues at work were amazed by the HomePod and when I showed up with the Bose they weren’t completely dissatisfied (it sounded better than the UE, Sony, and Beats mobile speakers others have), but they truly marveled at the glorious playback of the HomePod.... and so did I! Well, fixed that dilemma and went back to Best Buy and got another one! This time I got it in white and it was on sale for $299!!! Score! With the updates it can do more now making Siri more functional and also making the HomePod pair for stereo sound. I’ll not make this mistake ever again!

I was admittedly a little skeptical when purchasing the HomePod, as the price is a lot to spend. However, I am very happy I made the plunge. The thing that surprises me most is just how much punch this little thing can pack. Is it the same level as a home sound system? No. However, it can fill my dorm room with enough sound to make your teeth rattle at times. I normally keep it at 60% volume but there is still plenty of untapped power left. TL:DR - Great sounding speaker, excellent low end sounds, but a fairly hefty price tag for a single speaker.

Speaker sounds great. I have had it since the day it was released. When I first purchased it thought it had too much bass then apple did an upgrade which removed a lot of the bass. I would have preferred to make my own decision on the upgrade. It still sounds great. I like using in my office at work and even on low volume you can feel the bass in other offices. This weekend I brought it home to play thunderstorms while I sleep. It sounds like the storm is in the room. The thunder sounds like it’s coming from everywhere

In terms of musical capabilities, no other smart speaker can hold a candle to the HomePod. This is my second, and I'm constantly impressed by the unit's ability to reproduce full frequencies (including sub-level bass) with fidelity and musicality at volume. It's really impressive. You can't order paper towels with it, which may or may not matter to you. (It doesn't to me – I see that as a plus, actually.) By virtue of the fact above, it's also more secure, and Apple's listening and encryption protocols are significantly better than Amazon's or Google's. It's expensive for a smart speaker, but it's the one to get, in my book.

Okay let's start with the positive: This is the best sounding speaker on the market in this category. Better than Sonos, better than Bose, or Beats, or whatever else is out there like it. Honestly it's so frustrating because on the other hand its occasionally a pain to connect to it. I think that's true of all these devices though, but the biggest glaring issue is the fact it's not wireless and/or cordless. Why, oh, why can't I just unplug it (the charging cable is built into the dang thing) and carry it where I want? Even if it didn't have a battery, and it needed to be plugged in, I still would just buy like 2 charging cables (one inside/one outside) so I could switch between rooms easily and not unplug it from the wall each time! I hate cables and I want to be able to hide my cables, but nope, can't do it with HomePod.