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Apple HomePod (2nd generation)
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HomePod (2nd generation)

Apple's HomePod (2nd gen) is a rich-sounding smart speaker and home hub built for Apple households.

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8.3/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the HomePod if you live in Apple's world and want a great-sounding smart speaker: reviewers praised its natural, spacious sound with excellent clarity, an even bigger soundstage in a stereo pair, tight integration with Apple TV and other Apple devices, Matter support and built-in temperature and humidity sensors. Skip it if you use Android or Spotify by voice, because it needs Apple devices and Siri can't control most third-party services. It has no Bluetooth or aux input, and it's one of the priciest smart speakers.

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Key specs
Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth
5.0
Power
ac_mains
Highlights

Specs that matter

Body
Weight
5.07 lb (2.3 kg)
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Weight5.07 lb (2.3 kg)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the HomePod if you live in Apple's world and want a great-sounding smart speaker: reviewers praised its natural, spacious sound with excellent clarity, an even bigger soundstage in a stereo pair, tight integration with Apple TV and other Apple devices, Matter support and built-in temperature and humidity sensors. Skip it if you use Android or Spotify by voice, because it needs Apple devices and Siri can't control most third-party services. It has no Bluetooth or aux input, and it's one of the priciest smart speakers.

Best for

iPhone and Apple TV owners who want premium sound.

Not for

Android users and anyone who needs Bluetooth or wired input.

Main strengthRich, spacious sound
Main weaknessRequires Apple devices
Reasons to buy
Rich, spacious sound
Excellent as a stereo pair
Works as a smart home hub
Tight Apple TV integration
Reasons to avoid
Requires Apple devices
No Bluetooth or aux input
Expensive
Measured view8.3/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

29 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Wifi Version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Microphone Count
4
Release Date
2023
Colors
Midnight, White
Dimensions
168 mm H × 142 mm W
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Box contents
HomePod, Power cable, Documentation
Width
142
Height
168
Dimensions
142 × 168 mm (W × H)
Weights
- 5.16 pounds (2.3 kg)
Weight
- 5.16 pounds (2.3 kg)
Included Accessories
HomePod|Power cable|Documentation
Input Voltage V
100-240V AC
Power Source
ac_mains
Touch Controls
Yes
Stereo Pairing
Yes
Multiroom Audio
Yes
Works With Homekit
Yes
Built In Voice Assistant
Siri
Thread Border Router
Yes
Wireless Connectivity
wifi|bluetooth|thread|uwb
Smart Home Protocols
thread|wifi|bluetooth_le
Sensors
Temperature and humidity; accelerometer
Spatial Audio
Yes
Audio technology
Computational audio, room sensing, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, Sound Recognition, AirPlay multiroom, stereo pair
Speaker Configuration
4-inch high-excursion woofer + 5 horn-loaded tweeters
Form Factor
smart speaker
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