Apple HomePod mini Review
Our Verdict
The HomePod mini is a great compact Siri speaker for Apple households — buy one for every room and let intercom and handoff work their magic.
Pros & Cons
+ Pros
- +Great sound for its compact size
- +Thread border router for smart home
- +Seamless Apple device handoff
- +Intercom with other HomePods
- +Attractive design in multiple colors
− Cons
- −Siri less capable than rivals for general queries
- −Best with Apple Music
- −Requires Apple ecosystem for full value
- −No screen
In-Depth Review
The Apple HomePod mini is the affordable entry point into Apple's smart home ecosystem. At $99, it offers great sound for its size (360° audio, surprisingly deep bass), seamless Apple device handoff for phone calls and music, and a Thread border router for smart home automation. Siri handles Apple-centric tasks brilliantly — setting timers, controlling HomeKit devices, and managing alarms. Intercom between multiple HomePods throughout your home is a genuinely useful feature. It's not as capable as Alexa or Google for general knowledge, but for Apple households who want a room-by-room Siri presence, it's an easy recommendation.
Specifications
| Audio | Full-range driver + passive radiators |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, Thread |
| Smart Hub | HomeKit, Matter, Thread border router |
| Colors | Midnight, White, Yellow, Orange, Blue |
| Dimensions | 3.3" tall × 3.4" diameter |
| Power | 20W USB-C |
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