Apple released an updated HomePod

https://www.apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/



This post has been edited by Mavik: Jan 18 2023, 11:57 PM

Apple reduced the amount of tweeters and microphones in this version though.

Still not available officially in Malaysia despite the fact that you would require a HomePod or Apple TV as a Apple Home hub.

Scalpers are selling gen 1 at almost two times the original price, good that second gen is out.

Yes, I saw it sold at a shop at 1U for around RM2k which is insane. Rather purchase it overseas and get it shipped here.

Yeah, the overall weight of the HomePod is lighter as well. Now to wait for the sound test reviews to see if it is worth getting one.

any new function available for this newer model?

No but the sound is sweet. I have both gen.

Apple Singapore is releasing the HomePod 2nd gen (SGD$429) as well as the HomePod Mini (SGD$139) as well.

will it be available here?

Yes, it will be available here

currently i survey , the one selling here still a bit pricey but maybe i bought one if managed to get the funds.. just for fun

I just came back from Apple Orchard and had a good preview on the HomePod 2nd Gen and it does sound very similar to the 1st Gen.

I was so close to bringing one home.. so close. Unfortunately right now my desk doesn't allow another space for the HomePod.


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The sound can be very different depending on the room it's in, perhaps due to the automatic calibration.

I see not many adopt the homepod ya. I think its a great accessory to the iphone and apple home. Easier the control the Yeelights



This post has been edited by Arvinaaaaa: Jun 5 2023, 01:00 PM

Yeap, it’s a great accessory for Apple home but damn…that airplay delay to the HomePod is just terrible

Big and mini


After tried the big one, the mini is basically no go..

I have two of the minis and one of the full size HomePod. If you run the minis as stereo pair the sound improves tremendously .... still not as kickin as the full size but definitely worth getting two minis.

where can i buy a homepod mini at klang valley? thanks in adv

So happy to see HomePod here. I had a 1st gen HomePod bought in 2019 from Shopee for RM1080 but it died after 2yrs. Been making do with minis but planning to get another one soon.

Same here as well, the Mini's sound just doesn't really cut it

thinking whether should I get another HomePod 2 for stereo also all the new Apple intelligence stuff, not sure whether they will bring it to the HomePod, which probably would be another hardware upgrade

Updating HomePod 2 pair & single to 18.0...

Not even sure what's new.

I only know after updating my mac to the latest macOS, i can never stay connected to the homepod more than 5 minutes
whether it's on 17.x or 18.0, both still keep disconnect

Just realised today, the HomePod stereo pair which is paired to the ATV4K (ethernet) does not connect to my Wifi. How is it connecting to the ATV? Bluetooth?

This post has been edited by soonwai: Oct 6 2024, 07:40 PM

probably some ad hoc mode (wifi n bluetooth), HomePods are directly connected to ATV

Worth getting it?

Celcom digi only rm15/month. Rm1/month for the mini

Worth. 15*36=540 only. I got mine for RM1500 each. minis were RM400+.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Jan 10 2025, 11:16 PM

Yeah price wise like very worth, but not sure what's the usage for me.. Already have aura studio 3.

Saw if wanna connect to samsung tv, gotta get apple tv first?

You'll need an iPhone or iPad to set it up. No need AppleTV. TV can't connect to the HomePod. Not sure about Airplay 2 TVs but I think also cannot. For TV to output audio to HomePod, you'll need AppleTV.

This post has been edited by soonwai: Jan 10 2025, 11:13 PM

I don't really need apple tv coz my samsung tv is already smart tv... Or should I get it?

two homepods stereo seems interesting. can consider using aura studio 3 for my gaming pc instead.

i googled, airplay seems to be "input" only, so cannot output audio to homepod.

Let me research more....