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Apple HomePod mini
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HomePod mini

Apple's HomePod mini is a small, great-sounding smart speaker for iPhone owners.

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7.8/10What the pros sayVery goodExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the HomePod mini if you have an iPhone and want an affordable smart speaker: reviewers praised its engaging sound for the size, attractive design, easy AirPlay from any Apple device, an intercom feature, voice recognition for different people and a competitive price. Skip it if you don't use Apple devices, because it needs an iPhone or iPad to set up and supports fewer streaming services by voice. There's no physical mute button, and Siri lags rival assistants.

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Key specs
Wi‑Fi
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth
5.0
Weight
345 g
Power
20W USB-C power adapter (included)
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the HomePod mini if you have an iPhone and want an affordable smart speaker: reviewers praised its engaging sound for the size, attractive design, easy AirPlay from any Apple device, an intercom feature, voice recognition for different people and a competitive price. Skip it if you don't use Apple devices, because it needs an iPhone or iPad to set up and supports fewer streaming services by voice. There's no physical mute button, and Siri lags rival assistants.

Best for

iPhone owners who want an affordable smart speaker.

Not for

Android households and Spotify-first voice users.

Main strengthBig sound for its size
Main weaknessRequires an iPhone or iPad
Reasons to buy
Big sound for its size
Easy AirPlay and handoff
Recognizes different voices
Attractive design
Reasons to avoid
Requires an iPhone or iPad
Limited streaming service support
No mute button
Measured view7.8/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Product data

Full specifications

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

Power
20W USB-C power adapter (included)
Wifi Version
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Microphone Count
4
Release Date
2020
Colors
White, Blue, Orange, Yellow, Space Gray, Midnight
Dimensions
84.3 mm H × 97.9 mm W
Weight
345 g
Bluetooth Version
5.0
Box contents
HomePod mini, 20W power adapter, Documentation
Width
97.9
Height
84.3
Dimensions
97.9 × 84.3 mm (W × H)
Weights
- 0.76 pound (345 grams)
Weight
- 0.76 pound (345 grams)
Included Accessories
HomePod mini|20W power adapter|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
Audio technology
Computational audio, Sound Recognition, AirPlay multiroom, stereo pair, far-field Siri
Speaker Configuration
Full-range driver + dual passive radiators; 360° waveguide
Form Factor
compact
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