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 [2021] HomePod Mini Discussion Thread, New colors! Blue, orange, yellow.

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TSwestlife
post Apr 10 2021, 03:16 PM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Apr 10 2021, 02:06 PM)
I'm a bit disappointed with the discontinuation of the HomePod OG. I have 2, one in living room and one in master bedroom. I haven't got the HomePod mini yet but I don't really see how it can match up to the OG especially in a largish room. Having said that, I'll definitely be getting minis for my kids' rooms.
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i did not own the homepod original.

homepod mini space grey is my first homepod, i use it to listen to music, sound quality is superb.
i bought a brand new homepod original from hk after the news of discontinuition to keep it as a collection. haven't opened it yet. but damn heavy and bigger than homepod mini. haha. i am sure the sound will be even better than homepod mini.
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post Apr 20 2021, 12:11 AM

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how come I cannot airplay to my HomePod mini from my macOS high sierra directly using the airplay button inside macOS or the apps inside macOS as per what I can do with my iPhones?

I can only use the volume button to select the output device as HomePod mini and output the sound to it? and it end up acts like the external speakers of my MacBook Pro? is it normal???
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post Jun 4 2021, 07:48 AM

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QUOTE(myyx @ May 24 2021, 09:13 PM)
DoesDoes anyone know where to buy HomePod in malaysia except Aihome?
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i bought from US and shipped back. haha. tongue.gif
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post Oct 8 2021, 01:42 PM

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QUOTE(MaxLaw @ Oct 8 2021, 08:44 AM)
Hi guys...
is it worth getting two to make it stereo? Does it make a big difference?
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if u are an Audiophile, it is certainly worth it.

one is already quite good, i am using one now. but i am sure that two will make a difference.
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post Oct 9 2021, 03:33 PM

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QUOTE(MaxLaw @ Oct 9 2021, 02:15 PM)
Ok just got another one to pair. The difference is quite noticeable, I think.
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I would think so too. Becos one unit the sound is already very impressive. With two and stereo enabled it should be excellent.

QUOTE(soonwai @ Oct 9 2021, 02:41 PM)
I'm thinking of getting one to try. Currently have the big HomePods. Any good seller to buy from?
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The original HomePod is no longer selling at apple. I supposed if u want to get now is only via third parties who have remaining stocks or used unit.

I myself bought one before it is sold out at apple HK website for collection purpose. Not going to use it.

Happy with the HomePod mini I have now.
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post Oct 9 2021, 04:18 PM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Oct 9 2021, 03:52 PM)
What I meant to say is I'm thinking of getting a HomePod mini to try. Currently I have the big HomePods. Any good seller to buy the HomePod minis from?

maxlaw Where did you get yours?
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Ic. Ok. Haha.
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post Oct 19 2021, 01:08 AM

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New colors! Blue, orange, yellow.

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post Oct 19 2021, 02:13 AM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Oct 19 2021, 02:11 AM)
Very nice, just new colours? Same specs?
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yeah same spec. just new colours. quite cool comparing to black and white which are quite boring.

recalled that u just bought another unit of homepod mini last week rite?

blue colour looks nice to me. yellow and orange not my liking haha.

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post Oct 19 2021, 02:35 AM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Oct 19 2021, 02:32 AM)
Yeah, I bought a white one for my daughter. First HomePod mini. I think she would love the yellow or orange one. Next year buy the new colours. Prices guaranteed to be marked up kaw kaw in the near future.
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the prob is that even in lion city, homepod min is not selling but it is selling in HK, taiwan etc.. totally funny.

that's why can only buy from overseas. still need to use converter for the power plug. tongue.gif

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post Oct 19 2021, 07:44 AM

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QUOTE(chiahau @ Oct 19 2021, 07:22 AM)
HK unit also need to get the converter?

I saw a few seller on shopee selling but I’m a bit skeptical if they are original product.

Any idea where to source a HomePod Mini?
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hk one no need. it is the same as lion city or bolehland one.
order from hk and deliver here is the most trustworthy way but the shipment fee will be higher though. and it may incur SST too.
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post Oct 19 2021, 08:36 AM

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QUOTE(chiahau @ Oct 19 2021, 07:45 AM)
I plan to get from Hongkie since the plug seems the same.

It’s fine about shipping and SST I guess.

Rather than Kena con on shopee laugh.gif

Gonna wait for the new colors first
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yup, better buy from apple hk directly.
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post Oct 19 2021, 02:20 PM

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QUOTE(soonwai @ Oct 19 2021, 02:02 PM)
Yeah, MY, normal lah but quite surprised that SG also not selling the HomePods.

I bought from Mint seller (from Laz but Shopee also got the same seller), they gave me HK unit. It came in the original Apple outside brown box packing. They just stuck a J&T label on it.
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ic. that's good.

i bought it immediately when homepod mini was launched from best buy - US site (not even the apple US website). becos almost most US website do not accept credit cards that are not issued in US. i tried quite hard then manage to buy it that time. and homepod mini was out of stocks for quite a while when it first launched.

it is a great speaker. i was trying out many brands to find a speaker that can meet my needs but was out of luck.
I always like ths sounds on all the apple devices including this homepod.
i am very particular about the clarity of vocals of a speaker. but most brands speaker is having very strong bass but poor vocals which i do not like.
apple one is good becos the bass is good enough but again the vocal is very clear.
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post Nov 2 2021, 01:40 AM

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QUOTE(chiahau @ Nov 1 2021, 10:51 PM)
It's not on their website, and I checked the US site, it's already ready to order.

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Hong Kong already available for order. So as I suspect, SG not getting the HomePod mini
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all the while lion city does not have it. and likely not going to have also. cry.gif


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post Dec 7 2021, 11:28 PM

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u guys managed to hear the difference between the loseless music in apple music?

somemore i cannot tell the difference. tongue.gif
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post Oct 9 2022, 08:22 AM

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QUOTE(hikashi @ Aug 21 2022, 03:00 AM)
Wanted to buy homepod in shopee but all of them unlisted. So weird.
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Alternatively u can buy from overseas Apple Store and ship back to bolehland. It will be slightly more ex but safer than buying from third party.
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post Oct 9 2022, 08:25 AM

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QUOTE(G-Kid @ Jun 27 2022, 10:12 PM)
Hi anyone have any idea if your homepod suddenly cannot power on and you feel a bit warm on the top panel? i assume the chips burn la but i not sure.

If you guys know anyway can send to repair kindly let me know thanks. My homepod just past warranty last month so it is just not a right time it stop working.

Or if anyone got friend can help to ship to HK for repair?
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No idea. Mine is us set. I use converter for the plug.

I had used it since its launch until now. It is still good and strong. I think u want to get it fixed it is quite difficult.

Maybe u should contact apple to see if they even provide repair service at those countries that sell this and the cost of repair.

Mine is from US directly. This is why I prefer to buy from apple directly than buying from third parties which they are not reliable.

I have one unit of original homepod (big one) bought from apple hk and shipped back also.

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post Oct 9 2022, 08:28 AM

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QUOTE(andrewtho @ Jan 31 2022, 05:16 PM)
Get it from Mint on Shopee, bought 3x from them and all unopened / unregistered from HK (3 pin plug).

The warranty is directly tied to your Apple ID hence it's international warranty.
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International warranty? I doubt so. U mean if there is issue can even get the local Apple Store to fix it?
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post Jan 28 2023, 07:03 PM

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The new feature is damn nice.

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post Feb 8 2024, 12:39 PM

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QUOTE(hafiziza @ Jan 11 2024, 11:46 PM)
HomePod Mini Expected to Launch in Malaysia

Apple today received approval to sell the HomePod mini in Malaysia, according to a local regulatory filing uncovered by Xavier Naxa.

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/01/11/homepod-mini-malaysia/
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finally...

but too bad. now i am addicted to marshall speakers which i find the sound, the look, the usefulness (bluetooth) is much better than homepod. I will stick to marshall brand only for speakers now. tongue.gif

 

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