The HomePod is back and better than ever. The new HomePod Mini is Apple’s newest smart speaker and is only half the size of the original HomePod. The HomePod mini is smaller and packs in more features.
New HomePod Mini Features
One fantastic new feature is stereo pair. When you put two HomePod Minis in the same room, they will recognize each other and separate left and right channels to create a stereo pair. If you want to put two HomePod Minis beside each other on a bookshelf they will recognize each other and ask you if you would like to pair them.
Another new feature is Intercom. To use Intercom all you have to do is tell your HomePod Mini, “Hey Siri, tell everyone to come for dinner.” and your message will broadcast through all your HomePod Minis, all your household members AirPods, and send every ones iPhones, iPads, etc. a text to come to for dinner.
A third new feature is automatic Bluetooth connection between iPhone and HomePod Mini. All you need to do is unlock your iPhone and connect the HomePod Mini to your iPhone by using Bluetooth. This allows you to play any song, movie or video through your HomePod Mini.
My favourite new feature is that Siri can recognize up to six different family members and create a personalized experience.
Intercom on the Apple ecosystem
Pre-Order Date and Price
The pre-order date for the HomePod Mini is November 6, 2020 and the price is $129 (CAD).
