Apple unveiled the HomePod mini 2 alongside the new Apple Home View, upgraded Apple TV 4K, and Apple Home Collection. The updated smart speaker brings Siri AI, a new Sound Glow feature, support for pairing up to four speakers, and fresh color options. Powered by the S10 chip, the device enables new Siri capabilities, though Apple notes these features will require pairing with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad and will arrive via a future software update, not at launch.
Siri AI can recognize up to six users based on their voice and offer personalized messages. A new Sound Glow feature uses the top of the speaker as a digital canvas, glowing and animating when playing music with colors derived from the song's album art. Users can also pair up to four HomePod mini speakers to form a four-speaker surround setup with the new Apple TV 4K.
The speaker serves as a home hub to control smart home devices. Available for pre-order in the US and 23 regions, the HomePod mini 2 launches October 30 in blue, green, pink, midnight, and white. Priced at $149 in the US, it marks Apple's latest addition to the smart speaker lineup.
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