Apple HomePod (2nd Gen)
The HomePod (2nd Gen) is a powerful hub from Apple that delivers immersive, high-fidelity audio and intelligent assistance, while seamlessly integrating with your Apple devices and smart home accessories; it's also a key component for Matter compatibility, ensuring broad connectivity with a range of smart home devices.
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Information
| Maker | apple |
| Category | Hub |
| Status | released |
| Product Page | https://www.apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/ |
| Date Announced | 2023-01-18 |
| Date Released | 2023-02-03 |
"Immerse yourself in a superior sound experience with the "Apple HomePod". Promising high-fidelity audio, the HomePod is not just a speaker, but an intelligent assistant that works harmoniously with your Apple devices. The speaker has been meticulously engineered with advanced technology to deliver an all-encompassing, room-filling sound. It adapts intelligently to whatever it’s playing, creating an atmosphere so immersive that you'd think you were at a live concert.
Matter-wise, the HomePod acts as a Matter gateway and includes equipment to act as a Thread Border router.
The HomePod boasts a high‑excursion woofer for deep and rich bass tones. Its powerful motor drives the diaphragm up to 20 mm, tuning low frequencies in real time to produce super clean bass that fills the room. Furthermore, a series of beamforming tweeters around the base ensures optimized high frequencies for clear, detailed audio.
The HomePod is crafted to bring out the best in Apple Music, giving you unlimited access to your favorite artists and songs in outstanding quality. Upgrade your listening experience further by pairing two HomePods in a room for a wider, fuller soundscape. The HomePod works in concert with your Apple devices for seamless operation, and incorporates Siri for hands-free smart home management. It keeps your data personal and secure, ensuring you can enjoy your audio worry-free.
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Specifications
| Network | Thread, Thread Border Router, Matter over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Market | Consumer |
| Google Product ID | 10915125256399821574 |
| MSRP-USD | 299.99 USD |
| Product Weight | 2300 Grams |