HomePod mini 2
Apple's compact smart speaker, priced at $149, works as a home hub to control HomeKit and Matter accessories.
About HomePod mini 2
HomePod mini 2 is Apple's compact smart speaker, priced at $149 and available starting October 30, with pre-orders open. It features an Apple-designed full-range driver and computational audio technology, which Apple says delivers deep bass and crisp highs for a rich sound like that of a much larger speaker. It can also serve as a home hub, letting you remotely control Apple Home, HomeKit and Matter-compatible smart home accessories — for example, checking the live feed from your front-door camera, closing the garage door, or locking and unlocking doors while you're away.
Best for
Best use cases
Check the front-door camera feed and unlock the front door remotely from your phone before heading home
Close the garage door or lock the door through the Home app when leaving home
Place a good-sounding smart speaker in small spaces like a bedroom or study
Features
Full-range driver
The Apple-designed full-range driver uses a powerful neodymium magnet to deliver deep bass and crisp highs.
Computational audio
Computational audio delivers a rich, nuanced sound like that of a larger speaker, with support for bass extension.
Home hub
As a home hub, it can remotely control Apple Home, HomeKit and Matter-compatible accessories, such as viewing your front-door camera feed, closing the garage door, or locking and unlocking doors.
Pros
- Priced at $149, one of the more affordable home speakers in Apple's lineup
- Can act as a home hub to remotely control HomeKit and Matter accessories
- Computational audio delivers bass and tonal quality beyond its size (per Apple's claims)