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HomePod (1st generation)

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Key specs
Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi with MIMO
Bluetooth
5.0
Power
ac_mains
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Weight
5.51 lb (2.5 kg)
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Weight5.51 lb (2.5 kg)
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Wifi Version
Wi-Fi with MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Wifi
Wi-Fi with MIMO
Microphone Count
6
Release Date
February 2018
Colors
Space Gray, White
Dimensions
172 mm H × 142 mm W
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Box contents
HomePod, Documentation
Width
142
Height
172
Dimensions
142 × 172 mm (W × H)
Weights
- 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg)
Weight
- 5.5 pounds (2.5 kg)
Included Accessories
HomePod|Documentation
Power Source
ac_mains
Physical Controls
play_pause|volume|siri
Touch Controls
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes
Multiroom Audio
Yes
Works With Homekit
Yes
Voice Assistant Platforms
siri
Built In Voice Assistant
Siri
Wireless Connectivity
wifi|bluetooth
Audio technology
Direct/ambient beamforming, computational audio, automatic bass correction, AirPlay 2 multiroom, stereo pair
Speaker Configuration
High-excursion woofer + 7 horn-loaded tweeters (each with amp)
Form Factor
smart speaker
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