HomePod mini

HomePod mini was the first-generation miniaturised version of the HomePod, which made it's debut in November 2020. It served as Apple's smallest home hub and was used as a central hub for an Apple HomeKit setup.

In addition to its home hub capabilities, it was a great small-sized speaker that could be used in dual-stereo mode with an Apple TV 4K for a more immersive surround sound listening experience.

HomePod mini was originally available in just Space Grey and White until a year later in October 2021 when Apple introduced the Yellow, Orange and Blue colours. In July 2024 Apple quietly discontinued the Space Grey, replacing it with Midnight.

The HomePod mini launched was originally sold for £99 up until Apple's price hikes in June 2026. The device was then sold for £129 up until its discontinuation a few months later in October.

This is one of the longest-lasting products Apple has ever sold without refreshing, selling the device for 5 years and 11 months. The HomePod mini was discontinued exactly 6 years to the date the first generation was announced.

Design

Fabric mesh speaker which was originally available in White and Space Grey.

Yellow, Orange and Blue joined the lineup in 2021.

Space Grey was replaced by Midnight in 2024.

Speaker details

HomePod mini has a full-range driver, dual force-cancelling passive radiators & supports multi-room audio.

Features

• Stereo pair capable
• Temperature sensor
• Humidity sensor
• Smart home hub
• Siri voice recognition
• Handoff with iPhone

Compatibility

• iPhone 6s or newer
• iPod Touch 7th generation
• iPad Pro
• iPad 5th generation or newer
• iPad Air 2 or newer
• iPad mini 4 or newer