HomePod Mini 2 Launches Today: All the New Features
Siri AI support is coming in a future software update, with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad required for requests involving your personal context.
S10 chip, up from the S5 chip for the previous model. Apple said the S10 chip enables "advanced computational audio," but it did not explicitly confirm if the HomePod mini 2 has improved sound quality compared to the original model.
Wi-Fi 6E support, up from Wi-Fi 4 for the previous model. Bluetooth 6 support, up from Bluetooth 5 for the previous model. Default audio output support on Macs with Wi-Fi 6E and later.
The full-sized HomePod 2 also supports this capability with the latest software updates. Sound Glow: the top area glows and pulses in sync with the music playing. This feature has also been added to the original HomePod mini.
Four-speaker surround sound with the new Apple TV 4K: connect four HomePod mini 2 and/or full-sized HomePod 2 speakers in front and rear pairs. A related Whole Room Audio feature is offered for parties. Three microphones for Siri, down from four in the previous model.
It is unclear if users will notice this difference. Two-tone pink, green, and blue color options, along with white and midnight. 3% weight reduction. Huge.