Customer Ratings & Reviews

Fun little smart speaker. Pretty good sound from such a small device. Of course it’s larger sibling sounds much better.

This review is only about the HomePod mini itself, audio quality and convenience features for Apple device users. I would not recommend this product unless you have at least an iPhone or an Apple TV. At $99 these are certainly a more expensive option but in this case what you get is totally worth it! Sound quality is amazing for a wireless speaker. Paired with an Apple TVK plus a second HomePod mini and it is an unexpectedly wonderful experience. Keep in mind that there is no AUX jack or any ports of any kind... And the power cable is fixed. I could complain about some things but I did get more than I expected. Great value for Apple device users, not remended unless you have at least an iPhone, iPad or Apple TVK.

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.

This speaker is not for everyone, however if you are a person that is invested into the apple ecosystem (Apple Music, iPhone, Apple TV, Homekit) and are looking for a speaker, then this is the one for you. The speaker quality is good considering it's size and the speaker's can really blend into the room if you want them to. Siri is well... siri she's doesn't do anything different vs iphone/ipad, but for 99% of general smart home tasks (play music/turn off lights/lock door) it's just as good as Google assistant/Alexa. given the 99 price point, I'm not sure if it's worth upgrading from other smart speakers, but if you're in the market for new speakers then take a look at the homepod mini

This is great for someone that needs music but doesn't feel like spending all of their money on in wall speakers. I have a stereo pair of the HomePods, and they sound amazing for their size and price. Siri on this can be stupid from time to time but when Siri works, it can be very helpful. In my case Siri is great for scheduling stuff and answering calls

Great addition to our home audio! Color options allow this speaker to complement room decor. Works well for intercom and music sharing across the home.

The mini home pod is a great addition to your apple ecosystem. The sound from such a little speaker is amazing. Would recommend this for anyone looking to add sound to a small room or use for extra TV sound.

Perfect little speaker for my daughter’s room. She loves that it syncs to our family Apple Music account and all her other apple product. Small speaker but lots of sounds. Setup was a breeze.

Excellent sound and easy to use and setup will definitely recommend

HomePod Mini is wonderful! East to setup and sounds nice in our bedroom. We have everything Apple so this works out really nice for us.

I have not used that much but when I have, it’s worked great

Good speaker. Bass is good. Overall beautiful speaker with that price

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 LOVE THIS SPEAKER! It’s so easy to set up and use not had a single problem, handy when I don’t have my phone and need the weather or timer app!

Sounds good in smaller rooms but might want 2-4 for larger rooms. Easy to setup and use.

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.

Sound quality is surprisingly good for the size albeit bass is obviously not going to shake any walls. Sometimes hard of hearing, and other times it can be very hard of hearing. A hard reboot seems to solve this and return to just somewhat hard of hearing. HomeKit in general is cool and works well with lighting. Most importantly it is the only apple home option cheap enough to put in most rooms.

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,

Love my HomePod. I have two and have them synced so that I can have music across my living and dining room and kitchen when I have people over.

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.