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Apple HomePod

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User ratings:
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133 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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3.7 out of 5
31 user ratings
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Pros

  • The microphone works really well
  • HomePod is very stylish and fits well into a modern room
  • It truly is a joy

Cons

  • glossy plastic top panel is a glutton for fingerprints and smudges
  • Echo Dot cho Studio Echo Dot Kids Echo Dot Echo
  • Siri is useless

Key specs

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Apple HomePod - Pros & Cons

Apple HomePod

Pros

  • The microphone works really well
  • HomePod is very stylish and fits well into a modern room
  • It truly is a joy
  • The sensitivity of the speaker is amazing
  • Siri can do basic commands and works really well for them
  • relatively simple and concise and
  • Super easy and simple
  • HomePod is amazing and a leader in this field
  • its Apple Music contextual features are fantastic
  • Voice control of devices is generally pretty good
  • The level of bass is truly impressive

Cons

  • glossy plastic top panel is a glutton for fingerprints and smudges
  • Echo Dot cho Studio Echo Dot Kids Echo Dot Echo
  • Siri is useless
  • the delay is minor and sometimes I can just roll off in one
  • it becomes reliant on my iPhone as a separate device
  • the novelty has worn off a little
  • multicoloured
  • strangely fuzzy blob glows
  • the Apple HomePod is a terrible product
  • It connects only via Wi-Fi
  • not Bluetooth

Apple HomePod - Technical Overview

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2500 g
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Philips BT2650
Weight: 0.21 g

Apple - Video Reviews (9)

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Apple HomePod - Full Specifications

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Sound
Low frequency40.0 Hz
High frequency20.0 kHz
Supported formats
  • .aac
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • HE-AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
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Dimensions
Height6.77 in
Width5.59 in
Depth5.59 in
Weight88.18 oz
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Features
Docking station for mobile/Tabletno
Radio receiverno
Smart speaker (virtual assistant)yes
Streaming standards
  • AirPlay
  • AirPlay 2
Built-in microphoneyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Grey
  • White
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Connectivity
USBno
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth codecAAC
Bluetooth version5.0
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
AirPlayyes
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Power
Battery operatedno
Electric (not USB)yes

Apple HomePod - Q&A (19)

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    daron.upton
    about 2 years ago
    Does apple homepod work with apple tv?
    ambrose.runolfsson
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. They work with Apple TV.
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    conrad
    about 2 years ago
    Can Apple HomePod call 911?
    alla.legros
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Apple HomePod can use your iPhone or iPad to make calls to 911. Just say “Hey Siri, call 911” or “Hey Siri, call emergency services.”
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    florance.cremin
    about 2 years ago
    Does Ring Work with Apple HomePod?
    glenn_mohr
    about 2 years ago
    No, officially, Apple HomePod does not support Ring devices.
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    erin
    about 2 years ago
    Does Apple HomePod work with Android phones?
    emmitt.kautzer
    about 2 years ago
    No, Apple HomePod cannot be used with Android phones, because Apple has designed it for iPhone and other Apple devices.
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    chelsey
    about 2 years ago
    Does the Apple HomePod have to be plugged
    reed
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. The Apple Homepod don't have batteries, it needs to plugged in.
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    winston
    about 2 years ago
    Can Apple HomePod work without Wi-Fi connection?
    zachariah
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, you can use your Apple HomePod even when you don't have a WiFi connection.
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    dwight
    about 2 years ago
    Does Apple HomePod have Bluetooth?
    magan
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Apple HomePod supports WiFi and Bluetooth, as well as low-energy Thread networking technology, which can provide a secure link between devices.
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    sidney.ebert
    about 2 years ago
    Can Apple Homepod play white noise?
    janet_pouros
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Apple Homepod definitely play white noise.
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    weldon_toy
    about 2 years ago
    Is Apple Homepod discontinued?
    britta
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Apple ended production of its original HomePod as of March 12, 2021, and will focus its efforts on the smaller and cheaper HomePod mini that was introduced in November 2020.
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    lindsey_hayes
    about 2 years ago
    Is the Apple HomePod wireless?
    shane
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The HomePod is a wireless speaker that can receive information from your iPhone or iPad over Wi-Fi or via commands through Siri.
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    lita
    about 2 years ago
    Is Apple HomePod Worth It?
    russ
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, Apple HomePod is a great option if you're an iPhone owner. The Apple smart speaker has fantastic sound and plenty of smart features.
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    roselee.wolf
    about 2 years ago
    Is the Apple HomePod Waterproof?
    angelo
    about 2 years ago
    No, The Apple HomePod does not have a rating for water and dust resistance.
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    darron_schroeder
    about 2 years ago
    Can you use Apple HomePod with Alexa?
    nancey_prosacco
    about 2 years ago
    Apple HomePod does not offer some of the functions of Amazon smart speakers, such as Alexa. It comes with Apple's voice assistant Siri, which means quick ordering from Amazon is not possible on HomePod.
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    elidia
    about 2 years ago
    Can I connect Apple HomePod to Smart TV?
    dominick_jones
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, The Apple HomePod will work with any TV as long as it is connected to an Apple TV device. To do this, you need to make sure that your TV has an HDMI port because it's the only way to connect the devices.
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  • 0
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    edward.champlin
    about 2 years ago
    Does apple tv connect to homepod?
    lyndia
    about 2 years ago
    You can connect one or two HomePod speakers to Apple TV 4K to enjoy room-filling stereo sound. When you set up a second HomePod as a stereo pair, you get true stereo sound and a more immersive sound stage for your home theater.
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  • 0
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    hank
    about 2 years ago
    Can Apple HomePod work with Spotify?
    shirley.wilkinson
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, you can play any audio from your Mac or Spotify through your Apple HomePod, but you'll need to dive into System Preferences and choose 'Sound' from the menu bar. From there, choose your HomePod as the device for sound output.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    kera
    about 2 years ago
    Apple HomePod vs Amazon Echo Dot: Which is better?
    berry.corkery
    about 2 years ago
    The Apple HomePod and the Amazon Echo are both excellent speakers for voice assistants, but the Apple is more versatile. Out-of-the-box, it has a more balanced sound profile and a better soundstage.
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  • 0
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    antony_kris
    about 2 years ago
    Can Apple HomePod Play Amazon Music?
    mollie
    about 2 years ago
    Answer is Yes, Although Apple HomePod doesn't integrate with Amazon Music, you can still play songs from Amazon Music on it. To do this, you can use AirPlay to stream songs from your iOS device to HomePod.
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    tom.balistreri
    about 2 years ago
    Can I use an Apple HomePod as a TV speaker?
    dannie
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, you can do it, but it’s not ideal. Apple HomePod isn't designed for it.
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Apple HomePod Apple - Editorial Reviews (86)

3.7
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Apple HomePod Apple HomePod review: A great speaker but not so smart
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Published: 06.06.2017
Apple HomePod review: A great speaker but not so smart
4.0

The Apple HomePod is a beautifully designed, amazing-sounding speaker but it isn't the best of the smart speaker bunch

Apple HomePod Homepod REVIEW: Can Apple's all-new smart speaker compete with the Amazon Echo and Google?
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Dailystar.co.uk
Published: 11.02.2018
Homepod REVIEW: Can Apple's all-new smart speaker compete with the Amazon Echo and Google?

APPLE'S HomePod smart speaker is now on sale but can it really beat the cheaper competition? Here's Daily Star Online's full HomePod review.

Apple HomePod Apple unveils HomePod speaker to take on Amazon Echo and Google Home
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the Guardian
Published: 05.06.2017
Apple unveils HomePod speaker to take on Amazon Echo and Google Home

Smart speaker announced along with new iMac Pro coming in December while iMacs and MacBook Pros get immediate spec bumps

Apple HomePod Apple HomePod review: This stylish iSpeaker puts sound before smarts
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Digital Spy
Published: 23.02.2018
Apple HomePod review: This stylish iSpeaker puts sound before smarts
3.5

A Siri epiphany.

Apple HomePod Apple HomePod review: great sound, but not smart enough
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WIRED UK
Published: 10.02.2018
Apple HomePod review: great sound, but not smart enough
3.5

Apple's HomePod is the best sounding single smart speaker you can buy right now, but for £319 it should be

Apple HomePod HomePod listening tests reveal the grimy truth about audio reviews
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VentureBeat
Published: 16.02.2018
HomePod listening tests reveal the grimy truth about audio reviews

Analysis As Apple’s HomePod has been out for a week, most of the news, reviews, and early problems have already been discussed ad nauseum. But you might have missed two unusual articles from Yahoo’s David Pogue, whose real world HomePod listening test last Saturday created enough controversy to merit a “readers weigh in” follow-up today. After having praised […]

Apple HomePod Fantastic sound from Apple’s sleek smart speaker, HomePod
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The Straits Times
Published: 02.05.2018
Fantastic sound from Apple’s sleek smart speaker, HomePod

HomePod, Apple's wireless smart speaker, is not available here. It is currently sold only in three countries - the United States, Britain and Australia.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Apple HomePod HomePod Review: The Most Apple Thing Ever
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MakeUseOf
Published: 20.02.2018
HomePod Review: The Most Apple Thing Ever
3.5

Apple's HomePod marks the company's entry into the smart speaker market. But should you buy one?

Apple HomePod “Hey Siri what can you do?” “Not much, ask Alexa” - A HomePod Review - Coolsmartphone
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Coolsmartphone
Published: 09.03.2018
“Hey Siri what can you do?” “Not much, ask Alexa” - A HomePod Review - Coolsmartphone

So before I get into the HomePod I will say that I brought this out of my own money. I wanted a smart speaker which worked better in the Apple Eco-system

Apple HomePod Six Months With the Apple HomePod Almost Convinced Me It Was Good
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Gizmodo
Published: 09.08.2018
Six Months With the Apple HomePod Almost Convinced Me It Was Good

I didn’t understand the Apple HomePod, when it launched six months ago. Sure, I got the business reasons behind Apple’s smart speaker (everyone’s got to have a smart speaker it seems), but the HomePod struck me as too stupid and too expensive. It just seemed like Apple’s weird attempt at showing Amazon and Google that it could make speakers too. After spending the last few months with the HomePod some things have become quite clear. This thing is still incredibly overpriced, and AirPlay is so good it almost makes the HomePod worth it.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 02.10.2021
Apple HomePod

Apple HomePod (Speaker): 3.5 out of 5 stars from 19 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Apple HomePod Apple HomePod review: The iPhone of smart speakers packs a punch but shirks on the smarts
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Good Gear Guide
Apple HomePod review: The iPhone of smart speakers packs a punch but shirks on the smarts
3.8

Apple HomePod Apple HomePod
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soundonsound.com
Apple HomePod

With sophisticated technology at a relatively low price, have Apple created the ultimate consumer listening experience?

Apple HomePod HomePod Review: The best smart speaker for Apple users
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MobileSyrup
Published: 18.06.2018
HomePod Review: The best smart speaker for Apple users
3.8

Apple's HomePod is the most divisive product the Cupertino, California tech giant has released in a number of years. We take an in-depth look at Apple's first smart speaker.

Apple HomePod Apple delays launch of HomePod smart speaker
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iTnews
Published: 20.11.2017
Apple delays launch of HomePod smart speaker

To early 2018.

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