HomePod

Last updated

HomePod
HomePod (logo).svg
HomePod 2024.jpg
A midnight HomePod (2nd generation)
Developer Apple
Manufacturer
Type Smart speaker
Release dateFebruary 9, 2018;6 years ago (2018-02-09)(first generation)
February 3, 2023;21 months ago (2023-02-03)(second generation)
Units sold1-3 million (2018) [2]
Operating system audioOS, also known as "HomePod Software"
Input Multi-touch screen, voice commands via Siri
Related HomePod Mini
Website www.apple.com/homepod/

The HomePod is a series of smart speakers developed by Apple. Designed to work with the Apple Music subscription service, the HomePod incorporates beamforming and eight speakers and is sold in two colors: white and midnight. [3] [4] It is sold alongside the HomePod Mini, a smaller and less expensive variant introduced in 2020.

Contents

The first-generation HomePod was announced on June 5, 2017, at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. [5] [6] Its planned December launch was delayed: [6] [7] Apple began taking orders on January 26, 2018, and released it on February 9, 2018. [8] The HomePod received mixed reviews: it was praised for its design and sound quality compared to other speakers of its price, and criticized for lack of third-party support and high price compared to other smart speakers. The first-generation HomePod sold an estimated 1 to 3 million units through August 2018. It was discontinued on March 12, 2021. [9]

The second-generation HomePod was announced on January 18, 2023, and released on February 3. [10]

First generation

The HomePod has a rounded, cylindrical shape, and has a small touchscreen on its top. It has seven tweeters in its base and a four-inch woofer (Apple does not specify Hz frequency range) towards the top, as well as six microphones used for voice control and acoustic optimization. The system-on-a-chip is the Apple A8, which Apple previously included in the Apple TV HD, iPod touch (6th generation), iPad mini 4 and iPhone 6/6 Plus. [11] [12]

Siri can be used to control the speaker and other HomeKit devices, and can be used to conduct text messaging and voice calls from an iPhone. The HomePod mainly supports Apple's own platforms and technologies, including Apple Music, iTunes Store purchases and Match, iTunes podcasts, Beats 1 radio, and AirPlay (with limited third-party support for internet radio services iHeartRadio, Radio.com, and TuneIn). A device running iOS 11 or later is required for initial setup. HomePod can serve as a sound bar within a home entertainment system when selected through an Apple TV. The HomePod does not officially support audio-in from Bluetooth sources. [13] [12]

AirPlay 2 and multi-room, multi-speaker support were announced in February 2018, and released in September 2018 in iOS 12 along with additional features such as multiple named timers, Find my iPhone, Siri shortcuts, the ability to make, receive and screen phone calls directly on the HomePod, and the ability to search for songs using the lyrics. [14] HomePod initially did not allow multiple users to use the device, [15] but multiuser support was added with the release of iOS 13.2. [16]

The 13.4 software update, released in March 2020, changed the OS from an iOS code base to a tvOS-based system. [17]

Greenhouse gas emissions for production, expected use and recycling for the HomePod are estimated at 146 kg  CO2e. [18]

Reception

The HomePod received mixed reviews. The review from The Verge praised the HomePod's automatic acoustic calibration system, and felt that it sounded "noticeably richer and fuller" than competitors such as the Sonos One (described as sounding "a little empty") and Google Home Max (described as being a "bass-heavy mess"). [4] The review from Ars Technica stated that the sound quality of the HomePod was "pretty good, rich and full for its size, better than the Sonos One but probably not $150 better, [and] a galaxy ahead of the Echo." [15]

Its lack of support for third-party services and platforms was criticized, [12] [15] [4] with Ars Technica arguing that it gave the device "intense inflexibility". [15] Siri on the HomePod was also criticized for its limited functionality in comparison to assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant; The Verge cited the inability to actually place phone calls from the speaker (they must be made on an iPhone and transferred to the HomePod), set multiple timers at once, or distinguish between multiple voices, and only supporting basic commands when using AirPlay, among other limitations. [4] [12] Multiple reminders can be used in lieu of multiple timers, albeit with less precision than a timer. [19] All these issues have been fixed in iOS 12, released on September 17, 2018. [14]

The Verge gave HomePod a 7.5 out of 10, writing that it "does more to make music sound better than any other speaker of this kind has ever done before", but that consumers should consider other options "unless you live entirely inside Apple's walled garden and prioritize sound quality over everything else." [4] Wired shared similar criticisms over its lack of Siri functionality and support for third-party services, concluding that the HomePod would be of little interest to those who are not heavily invested in Apple's software and hardware ecosystem. [12]

It was reported by some owners that the HomePod's silicone base stained oiled wooden surfaces with a white "ring" mark. [20] Although Apple states that "it is not unusual for any speaker with a vibration-dampening silicone base to leave mild marks when placed on some wooden surfaces", and that the marks would eventually "improve" on its own, Stuart Miles (founder of the British technology blog Pocket-lint) reported that in his experience, the stain occurred after only about 20 minutes of use on a wooden surface, and that he had to sand and re-oil the surface to remove it. [21] John Gruber criticized Apple for this abnormality, remarking that he had never seen an Apple product damage surfaces in such a manner before, and that it "seems like an issue that should have been caught during the period where HomePod was being widely tested at home by many Apple employees." [22] Apple issued a support document suggesting to concerned users that they place the HomePod on a different surface. [23]

Marketing and sales

To promote the HomePod, Apple released "Welcome Home", a four-minute film directed by Spike Jonze and starring FKA Twigs; commercial-length versions were also produced. [24]

Strategy Analytics estimated that around 600,000 HomePods were sold in the first quarter of 2018, making it the 4th-best-selling smart speaker brand after Amazon, Google and Alibaba, giving Apple a 6% market share in the industry. [25] The HomePod also had 6% market share in the United States according to a report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners and sold an estimated 700,000 units worldwide in the second quarter of 2018. [26] Also in the second quarter of 2018, Strategy Analytics estimated that the HomePod outsold all smart speakers that cost more than $200, giving Apple a 70% market share in premium brand smart speakers. [27] As of mid-2018, the HomePod had sold an estimated 3 million units. [28] Sales increased 45% in Q4 2018, with Apple selling 1.6 million units that quarter. [29] In April 2019, Apple reduced the price to US$299; Gizmodo noted that permanent price cuts on current-generation Apple hardware are "beyond rare—they’re nearly unheard of." [30] [31] In March 2021, the price was reduced to £279 in the UK. [32] As of May 2021, Apple was still reportedly selling units manufactured for the HomePod's launch stock. [30]

Discontinuation

On March 12, 2021, Apple discontinued the HomePod, but kept the HomePod Mini. In a statement, Apple said "HomePod Mini has been a hit since its debut last fall, offering customers amazing sound, an intelligent assistant, and smart home control all for just $99. We are focusing our efforts on HomePod mini. We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple will provide HomePod customers with software updates and service and support through AppleCare." [33] In July 2024, Apple classified the HomePod as "vintage," affecting its repair eligibility at Apple Stores and authorized service providers. Apple was criticized for violating its own policies for classifying products as vintage, which its website states were discontinued "more than 5 and less than 7 years ago"; at the time, the HomePod had been discontinued for three years and four months. [34]

Second generation

On January 18, 2023, Apple announced the second-generation HomePod in a video announcement. It runs on an Apple S7 system-in-package, first used in the Apple Watch Series 7, and includes an Apple U1 chip for ultra-wideband support, [35] which is used for haptic and visual feedback when handing off music from an iPhone to a HomePod. [36] Compared to the first-generation model, it has two fewer tweeters and microphones, and only supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) while the original supported Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). [37] [38] It also supports the Thread network protocol. [35] An April 2023 software update added sound detection for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. [39] Externally, the second-generation model is similar to the first but slightly shorter at 6.6 inches (168 mm), and lighter at 5.16 lb (2.3 kg), and has a larger recessed touch screen panel at the top of the unit with the volume adjustment buttons permanently etched in. [40] It can only create a stereo pair with another second-generation model. [41]

According to YouTuber Marques Brownlee's testing, the second-generation HomePod can still leave white rings on wooden surfaces, though the issue is less pronounced than with the first-generation model. [42]

Operating system

The HomePod runs HomePod Software, internally known as audioOS, a forked version of tvOS. [43] It was launched alongside the release of the original HomePod, released on February 9, 2018. Though it was initially a fork of iOS, [44] since version 13.4 in 2020, it has been a fork of tvOS. [45] Software updates are installed automatically over-the-air, but can also be installed manually through the Home app. [46] audioOS's main user-facing features are AirPlay 2 and Siri.

In 2021, an Apple job listing referenced a non-existent "homeOS" operating system, echoing previous Bloomberg leaks about possible future Apple products for the living room that would merge the Apple TV and HomePod. [47] [48] [49]

Technical specifications

DiscontinuedCurrent
ModelsHomePod
(1st gen) [50] 		HomePod
(2nd gen)		HomePod Mini [51] [52]
Release date(s)February 9, 2018February 3, 2023November 16, 2020
DiscontinuedMarch 12, 2021-July 15, 2024 (space gray)
Latest audioOS supportedaudioOS 18
Model numberAudioAccessory1,1 (A1639)AudioAccessory6,1 (A2825)AudioAccessory5,1 (A2374)
System on a chip/package Apple A8 Apple S7 Apple S5
Speakers7 tweeters5 tweeters1 full-range driver, 2 passive radiators
4-inch (10 cm) woofer-
Microphones6 microphones4 microphones
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11ac with MIMO Wi-Fi 802.11n with MIMO
Bluetooth 5
- Thread
- Ultra-wideband (Apple U1)
SensorsAccelerometer
-Humidity and temperature
Sound recognition
Dimensions6.8 in × 5.6 in
(170 mm × 140 mm)		6.6 in × 5.6 in
(168 mm × 140 mm)		3.3 in × 3.9 in
(84 mm × 99 mm)
Weight5.5 lb (2.5 kg)5.16 lb (2.3 kg)0.76 lb (0.34 kg)
Colors  Space Gray,
  White		  Midnight,
  White		  Space Gray (discontinued),   Blue,
  White,   Yellow,
  Orange,   Midnight
PowerBuilt-in power supply, power cable not officially user-detachable [53] Built-in power supply, detachable power cable with IEC 60320 C7/C8 connectorExternal 20 W power adapter (compatible with 18 W power adapters since software 14.3), [54] non-detachable power cable from device with USB-C end
$US list price on launch$349$299$99

See also

Related Research Articles

iTunes Apples media library and media player software

iTunes is a media player, media library, and mobile device management utility developed by Apple. It is used to purchase, play, download and organize digital multimedia on personal computers running the macOS and Windows operating systems, and can be used to rip songs from CDs as well as playing content from dynamic, smart playlists. It includes options for sound optimization and wirelessly sharing iTunes libraries.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">History of iTunes</span> History of the iTunes application and e-commerce platform

The iTunes media platform was first released by Apple in 2001 as a simple music player for Mac computers. Over time, iTunes developed into a sophisticated multimedia content manager, hardware synchronization manager and e-commerce platform. iTunes was finally discontinued for new Mac computers in 2019, but is still available and supported for Macs running older operating systems and for Windows computers to ensure updated compatibility for syncing with new releases of iOS devices.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Apple TV</span> Home media streaming device made by Apple

Apple TV is a digital media player and microconsole developed and marketed by Apple. It is a small piece of networking hardware that sends received media data such as video and audio to a TV or external display. Its media services include streaming media, TV Everywhere-based services, local media sources, and sports journalism and broadcasts.

iPod Touch Series of mobile devices by Apple (2007–2022)

The iPod Touch is a discontinued line of iOS-based mobile devices designed and formerly marketed by Apple Inc. with a touchscreen-controlled user interface. As with other iPod models, the iPod Touch can be used as a portable media player and a handheld gaming device, but can also be used as a digital camera, a web browser, for email and messaging. It is nearly identical in design to the iPhone, and can run most iPhone third-party apps from the App Store, but it connects to the Internet only through Wi-Fi and uses no cellular network data, as it lacks a cellular modem.

iOS Mobile operating system by Apple

iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple exclusively for its devices. It was unveiled in January 2007 for the first-generation iPhone, which launched in June 2007. Major versions of iOS are released annually; the current stable version, iOS 18, was released to the public on September 16, 2024.

iOS is a mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc. and was first released as iPhone OS in June 2007, coinciding with the launch of the first generation iPhone. iPhone OS was renamed iOS following the release of the iPad, starting with iOS 4. With iOS 13, Apple began offering a separate operating system, iPadOS, for the iPad. iOS is also the foundation of the newer audioOS and tvOS, and shares some of its code with macOS. New iOS versions are released yearly, alongside new iPhone models. From the launch of the iPhone in 2007 until the launch of iPhone 4 in 2010, this occurred in June or July; since then, new major versions are usually released in September, with the exception of iOS 5, which released in October 2011. Since the launch of the iPhone in June 2007, there have been 18 major releases of iOS, with the current major version being iOS 18, released on September 16, 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">AirPods</span> Wireless earbuds by Apple

AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed by Apple. They were first announced on September 7, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7. Within two years, they became Apple's most popular accessory. AirPods are Apple's entry-level wireless headphones, sold alongside the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max.

iPad Line of tablet computers by Apple

The iPad is a brand of iOS- and iPadOS-based tablet computers that are developed and marketed by Apple. The first-generation iPad was introduced on January 27, 2010. Since then, the iPad product line has been expanded to include the smaller iPad Mini, the lighter and thinner iPad Air, and the flagship iPad Pro models. As of 2022, over 670 million iPads have been sold, making Apple the largest vendor of tablet computers. Due to its popularity, the term "iPad" is sometimes used as a generic name for tablet computers.

iOS 6 2012 mobile operating system

iOS 6 is the sixth major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple Inc, being the successor to iOS 5. It was announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 11, 2012, and was released on September 19, 2012. It was succeeded by iOS 7 on September 18, 2013.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">HomeKit</span> Software framework by Apple for home automation

HomeKit, also known as Apple Home, is a software framework and communication protocol developed by Apple Inc. that lets users configure, communicate with and control smart-home appliances using Apple devices. It provides users with a way to automatically discover such devices and configure them. By designing rooms, items and actions in HomeKit, users can enable automations in the home through a voice command to Siri or through Apple's Home app or third party apps. With HomeKit, developers are able to create complex applications in order to manage accessories at a high level.

iPad Pro Line of Apple tablet computers (2015–present)

The iPad Pro is a series of tablet computers, positioned as a premium model line of Apple's iPad brand. It runs iPadOS, a tablet-optimized fork of the iOS operating system.

tvOS Operating system for the Apple TV

tvOS is an operating system developed by Apple Inc. for the Apple TV, a digital media player. In the first-generation Apple TV, Apple TV Software was based on Mac OS X. Starting with the second generation, the software is based on the iOS operating system and has many similar frameworks, technologies, and concepts.

The Apple TV app is a line of media player software programs developed by Apple Inc. for viewing television shows and films delivered by Apple to consumer electronic devices. It can stream content from the iTunes Store, the Apple TV Channels a la carte video on demand service, and the Apple TV+ original content subscription service. On iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Vision Pro, and Apple TV devices it can also index and access content from linked apps of other video on demand services.

iOS 12 2018 mobile operating system

iOS 12 is the twelfth major release of the iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple. Aesthetically similar to its predecessor, iOS 11, it focuses more on performance than on new features, quality improvements and security updates. Announced at the company's Worldwide Developers Conference on June 4, 2018, iOS 12 was released to the public on September 17, 2018. It was succeeded for the iPhone and iPod Touch by iOS 13 on September 19, 2019, and for the iPad by iPadOS 13 on September 24, 2019. Security updates for iOS 12 continued for four years after the releases of iOS 13 and iPadOS 13 for devices unable to run the newer versions. The last update, 12.5.7, was released on January 23, 2023.

Apple Inc. has produced and sold numerous music and multimedia speakers, available for standalone purchase and bundled with Macintosh products.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">AirPods Pro</span> Wireless earbuds produced by Apple

AirPods Pro are wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphones designed by Apple, initially introduced on October 30, 2019. They are Apple's mid-range wireless headphones, available alongside the base-level AirPods and the highest-end AirPods Max.

iPhone 12 14th-generation smartphone by Apple Inc.

The iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Mini are smartphones developed and marketed by Apple Inc. They are the fourteenth-generation iPhones, succeeding the iPhone 11. They were unveiled at a virtually held Apple Special Event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, on October 13, 2020, alongside the "premium flagship" iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max and HomePod Mini. Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 started on October 16, 2020, and the phone was released in most countries on October 23, 2020, alongside the iPhone 12 Pro and fourth-generation iPad Air. Pre-orders for the iPhone 12 Mini began on November 6, 2020, and the phone was released on November 13, 2020, alongside the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

The iOS mobile operating system developed by Apple has had a wide range of bugs and security issues discovered throughout its lifespan, including security exploits discovered in most versions of the operating system related to the practice of jailbreaking, bypassing the user's lock screen, issues relating to battery drain, crash bugs encountered when sending photos or certain Unicode characters via text messages sent through the Messages application, and general bugs and security issues later fixed in newer versions of the operating system.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">HomePod Mini</span> Smart speaker designed by Apple Inc.

The HomePod Mini is a smart speaker developed by Apple Inc. The HomePod Mini uses Apple Siri System it was released on November 16, 2020. Roughly a 10 cm sphere, it was released as a smaller and less expensive version of Apple's HomePod.

References

  1. 1 2 "HomePod will launch in Q4 this year in limited quantity". GSMArena.com. Archived from the original on August 17, 2017. Retrieved August 17, 2017.
  2. ↑ "HomePod Sales May Be Closer to 1-1.5 Million Than 3 Million Since the Speaker Launched". Archived from the original on August 22, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2018.; "HomePod Estimated to Have 3 Million Sales and 6% Market Share in United States". Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Everything about HomePod". iMore . Archived from the original on June 20, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "Apple HomePod review: locked in". The Verge . Archived from the original on February 13, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  5. ↑ Gartenberg, Chaim (June 5, 2017). "Apple announces HomePod speaker to take on Sonos". The Verge . Archived from the original on June 5, 2017. Retrieved June 5, 2017.
  6. 1 2 "Meet Apple's Echo Rival, Homepod". Fortune . Archived from the original on November 17, 2017. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
  7. ↑ "Apple's HomePod delayed until next year". The Verge . Archived from the original on November 17, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.; Fingas, Jon (November 17, 2017). "Apple delays HomePod smart speaker until early 2018". Engadget . Archived from the original on November 18, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.; "Apple delays HomePod to 2018". CNET. Archived from the original on November 18, 2017. Retrieved November 17, 2017.
  8. ↑ "HomePod arrives February 9, available to order this Friday" (Press release). Apple Inc. Archived from the original on January 23, 2018. Retrieved January 23, 2018.
  9. ↑ Ortolani, Parker (March 13, 2021). "Apple discontinues original HomePod". 9to5Mac. Archived from the original on March 13, 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Apple introduces the new HomePod with breakthrough sound and intelligence". Apple . Archived from the original on January 18, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  11. ↑ "This iFixit teardown shows the HomePod is built like a tank". The Verge . Archived from the original on February 12, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.; Ong, Thuy (July 31, 2017). "HomePod firmware reveals more secrets of Apple's smart speaker". The Verge . Archived from the original on September 4, 2017. Retrieved September 3, 2017.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 "HomePod Review: Only Apple Devotees Need Apply". Wired . Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.; "Apple Home Pod Review". www.wadav.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2019. Retrieved August 2, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Apple clarifies which audio sources are supported on HomePod speakers". Ars Technica . Archived from the original on February 15, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  14. 1 2 Engst, Adam (September 24, 2018). "Apple Updates HomePod with iOS 12 for Phone Calls, Multiple Timers, and More". Archived from the original on January 3, 2019. Retrieved January 3, 2019.
  15. 1 2 3 4 "Apple's HomePod: Paying $350 for a speaker that says "no" this much is tough". Ars Technica . Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Set up voice recognition on HomePod mini or HomePod". Archived from the original on November 3, 2021. Retrieved May 19, 2020.
  17. ↑ Clover, Juli (April 13, 2020). "HomePod Operating System Now Based on tvOS Instead of iOS Amid Rumors of Smaller HomePod". MacRumors. Archived from the original on April 21, 2020. Retrieved April 14, 2020.
  18. ↑ "HomePod Environmental Report" (PDF). Apple and the Environment. Apple Inc. January 26, 2018. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 16, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
  19. ↑ Dr. Drang (February 15, 2018). "Friendly reminders". And now it's all this. leancrew. Archived from the original on March 9, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.; Dr. Drang (February 17, 2018). "Timers, reminders, alarms – oh, my!". And now it's all this. leancrew. Archived from the original on February 26, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.; Gruber, John (February 26, 2018). "Timers, Reminders, and Alarms on Apple Devices". Daring Fireball . Archived from the original on April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.; Mark, Dave (February 28, 2018). "Timers, reminders, alarms—oh, my!". The Loop. Archived from the original on April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.; "How to deal with Apple's inconsistent alerts system". Lifehacker . February 27, 2018. Archived from the original on April 11, 2018.; Heer, Nick. "Timers, Reminders, and Alarms – Pixel Envy". pxlnv.com. Archived from the original on April 11, 2018. Retrieved April 10, 2018.
  20. ↑ "Apple's HomePod speakers mark wood". BBC News . February 14, 2018. Archived from the original on February 14, 2018. Retrieved February 14, 2018.
  21. ↑ "Apple HomePod review: The smart sounding speaker that's just not smart enough - Pocket-lint". www.pocket-lint.com. Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 22, 2018.
  22. ↑ Gruber, John (February 14, 2018). "HomePod Can Damage Wood Furniture". Daring Fireball . Archived from the original on March 22, 2018. Retrieved March 21, 2018.
  23. ↑ "Cleaning and taking care of HomePod". Apple Support. July 16, 2021. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  24. ↑ Nudd, Tim (March 5, 2018). "Spike Jonze and FKA twigs Made a Jaw-Dropping Short Film for Apple's HomePod". Archived from the original on December 23, 2021. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  25. ↑ "Strategy Analytics: Amazon's Global Smart Speaker Share Falls Below 50% in Q1 2018 as Competition Heats Up". Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  26. ↑ "Apple gains a foothold in the smart speaker market: A Foolish Take". USA Today . Archived from the original on August 18, 2018. Retrieved August 18, 2018.; "Strategy Analytics: Google Closes Gap on Amazon in Global Smart Speaker Market in Q2 2018". Archived from the original on February 15, 2020. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  27. ↑ "HomePod misses top 5 smart speaker list, but grabs impressive 70% of $200+ market". 9to5Mac . September 19, 2018. Archived from the original on October 6, 2018. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  28. ↑ "HomePod Estimated to Have 3 Million Sales and 6% Market Share in United States". Archived from the original on April 8, 2020. Retrieved October 5, 2018.
  29. ↑ "HomePod Sales Grew 45 Percent Over Holiday Quarter, But Actually Lost Market Share". iDrop News. February 20, 2019. Archived from the original on April 30, 2019. Retrieved April 30, 2019.
  30. 1 2 "Apple Is Still Struggling to Unload Its Launch Day HomePods". Gizmodo. May 12, 2021. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved December 23, 2021.
  31. ↑ Gartenberg, Chris (April 4, 2019). "Apple drops HomePod price down to $299". The Verge . Archived from the original on April 4, 2019. Retrieved April 4, 2019.
  32. ↑ "Where to get an Apple HomePod before it's gone". Trusted Reviews. March 15, 2021. Archived from the original on March 15, 2021. Retrieved March 30, 2021.
  33. ↑ "Apple discontinues original HomePod, will focus on mini". TechCrunch . March 13, 2021. Archived from the original on March 13, 2021. Retrieved March 13, 2021.
  34. ↑ updated, Becky Scarrott last (July 6, 2024). "If Apple's 2018 HomePod is 'vintage', I'm done – and we should all go back to wired hi-fi systems". TechRadar. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  35. 1 2 Stolyar, Brenda. "Apple Tries Again With a Second-Gen $299 HomePod". Wired. ISSN   1059-1028. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  36. ↑ Joe Wituschek (January 26, 2021). "The HomePod mini finally gets its ultra-wideband handoff feature". iMore. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  37. ↑ "Apple's full-size HomePod smart speaker returns with updated internals". TechSpot. January 18, 2023. Archived from the original on January 18, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  38. ↑ Potuck, Michael (January 18, 2023). "Here's how HomePod 2 compares to the original and HomePod mini". 9to5Mac. Archived from the original on January 20, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  39. ↑ Tuohy, Jennifer Pattison (April 20, 2023). "Turn on this new Apple's HomePod feature right now". The Verge. Retrieved October 14, 2023.
  40. ↑ "Everything That's Changed in the New 2023 HomePod". MacRumors. January 19, 2023. Archived from the original on January 21, 2023. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  41. ↑ "New HomePod Can't Be Stereo Paired With First-Generation HomePod". MacRumors. January 18, 2023. Archived from the original on January 18, 2023. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
  42. ↑ Rossignol, Joe (January 31, 2023). "New HomePod Can Still Stain Some Wooden Surfaces". MacRumors. Archived from the original on February 1, 2023. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  43. ↑ "About Software Updates for HomePod". Apple Support. Archived from the original on October 31, 2019. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  44. ↑ "About Software Updates for HomePod". Apple Support. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  45. ↑ Espósito, Filipe (April 13, 2020). "HomePod now runs on tvOS, here's what that could mean". 9to5Mac . Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  46. ↑ Keller, Joseph (March 14, 2022). "How to install software updates for your HomePod or HomePod mini". iMore.
  47. ↑ "Apple Once Again Refers to Unreleased 'homeOS' in Job Listing [Removed]". MacRumors. November 3, 2021. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  48. ↑ Axon, Samuel (June 2, 2021). "Apple's "homeOS" slip fits with prior rumors about new smart home products". Ars Technica. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  49. ↑ "Apple to Expand Smart-Home Lineup, Taking On Amazon and Google". Bloomberg.com. January 18, 2023. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
  50. ↑ "HomePod - Technical Specifications". support.apple.com. Retrieved January 20, 2023.
  51. ↑ "HomePod mini - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved January 21, 2023.
  52. ↑ "HomePod Mini: Round, Full of Sound, and Now Torn Down | iFixit News". iFixit. May 8, 2022. Retrieved May 8, 2022.
  53. ↑ "HomePod Teardown". iFixit. February 12, 2018. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
  54. ↑ Miller, Chance (December 28, 2020). "HomePod mini adds support for 18W power adapters with 14.3 software update". 9to5Mac. Retrieved February 3, 2023.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.