HomePod Facts

HomePod (2nd generation)

Availability: Not stated by any source

33 claims: 22 from Apple, 11 reported. 35 citations.

This page joins claims that name this generation with claims that name no generation. Each value says which it came from.

Spec sheet

Identity

Identity
Field Value Citations
Name
HomePod (2nd generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 5 citations

  1. HomePod (2nd generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      HomePod (2nd generation) - Apple

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    2. Apple page, Apple source Apple Support support.apple.com/en-us/docs/homepod

      HomePod (2nd generation)

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  2. HomePod Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod/

      HomePod Profound sound. Buy Learn more

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    2. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      HomePod Apple's second-generation $349 smart speaker

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  3. HomePod Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      Introduced in January 2023, the second-generation HomePod looks nearly identical to the first-generation HomePod but it has new temperature and humidity sensors, a new internal setup, and offers new smart home functionality. It is now priced at $349.

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Audio

Audio
Field Value Citations
Woofer
High-excursion woofer Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. High-excursion woofer Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      A high-excursion woofer packs HomePod with deep, rich bass. Its powerful motor drives the diaphragm a remarkable 20 mm, while its bass‑EQ mic dynamically tunes low frequencies in real time. Superclean bass. Fills the room. Boom.

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Woofer excursion
20 mm Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. 20 mm Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      A high-excursion woofer packs HomePod with deep, rich bass. Its powerful motor drives the diaphragm a remarkable 20 mm, while its bass‑EQ mic dynamically tunes low frequencies in real time. Superclean bass. Fills the room. Boom.

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 3.

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Tweeters
array of five beamforming tweeters Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations From a page that names no generation

  1. array of five beamforming tweeters Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      HomePod has an array of five beamforming tweeters around its base. They optimize high frequencies to produce detailed, articulate audio with stunning clarity. So you can enjoy crystal-clear vocals and all the details of the instruments — just as if you were there in person.

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  2. custom five beamforming tweeter array, each with its own individual driver Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      HomePod is filled with hardware dedicated to providing the best possible sound. At the bottom, there's a custom five beamforming tweeter array, each with its own individual driver, and Apple says they work together to achieve a "powerful acoustic experience."

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Spatial Audio
Spatial Audio Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Spatial Audio Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Enjoy a whole new level of spaciousness and layering with HomePod. Its beamforming tweeters precisely beam direct sound, like primary vocals, into the middle of the room, and reflect ambient sound, like the backup band, off the walls — for fully immersive listening. And with Spatial Audio tracks,…

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Sensors

Sensors
Field Value Citations
Sensors
Temperature and humidity sensor Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Temperature and humidity sensor Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Temperature and humidity sensor

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Room sensing
Room sensing Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Room sensing Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      With room sensing, HomePod automatically understands its location in a room by using its mics to listen for sound reflections. It tunes sound accordingly, so you’ll enjoy the best listening experience possible no matter where it’s placed.

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Colors

Colors
Field Value Citations
Colors
Midnight and White Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations From a page that names no generation

  1. Midnight and White Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Available in Midnight and White.

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  2. Midnight and White Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Available in Midnight and White.

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 3.

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Home features

Home features
Field Value Citations
Smart home hub
Smart home hub Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Smart home hub Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      As your smart home hub, HomePod lets you control your home without lifting a finger. With Siri and smart accessories, things like closing the garage door can get done using just your voice. And with the ability to create automations, tasks like dimming lights at night happen automatically. Along…

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Sound Recognition
Sound Recognition Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Sound Recognition Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      …smart accessories, things like closing the garage door can get done using just your voice. And with the ability to create automations, tasks like dimming lights at night happen automatically. Along with helpful features like Sound Recognition, which listens for smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

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Privacy
Private and secure Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Private and secure Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Private and secure.

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Pairing and home theater

Pairing and home theater
Field Value Citations
Stereo pair
Stereo pair capable Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Stereo pair capable Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Stereo pair capable

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Stereo pair needs
two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 4 citations

  1. two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation).

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  2. requires two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation).

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 3.

  3. two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Creating a HomePod stereo pair requires two of the same model and generation of HomePod speakers, such as two HomePod mini 2 or two HomePod (2nd generation).

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 4.

  4. the second-generation HomePod does not pair with either the original HomePod or the HomePod mini Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      Two HomePods are able to work together as a stereo pair for an even richer sound, but the second-generation HomePod does not pair with either the original HomePod or the HomePod mini. A set of stereo-paired HomePods can be set as the default sound option for a Mac, iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV, with…

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Surround sound
Surround sound with Apple TV 4K Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations From a page that names no generation

  1. Surround sound with Apple TV 4K Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Surround sound with Apple TV 4K

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  2. four-speaker HomePod surround sound system Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      Apple is testing a new four-speaker HomePod surround sound system and a "Party Mode," according to code findings. There are signs of a speaker system with front-left, front-right, rear-left, and rear-right HomePods, with an option to spatialize sound across all four speakers. "Party Mode" appears…

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Home theater needs
four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 3 citations

  1. four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Home theater surround sound requires four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs (front and rear) and paired with Apple TV 4K (4th generation) running the latest operating system software.

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  2. Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later) running the latest operating software when paired with HomePod (2nd generation) Apple, confirmed by Apple
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Available on Apple TV 4K (2nd generation and later) running the latest operating software when paired with HomePod (2nd generation).

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  3. four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs (front and rear) and paired with Apple TV 4K (4th generation) running the latest operating system software Apple, confirmed by Apple
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      Home theater surround sound requires four HomePod mini 2 or HomePod (2nd generation) speakers in matching pairs (front and rear) and paired with Apple TV 4K (4th generation) running the latest operating system software.

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Multiroom audio
Multiroom audio Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Multiroom audio Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/homepod-2nd-generation/

      With multiroom audio, you can bring multiple HomePod and HomePod mini speakers under one roof and easily enjoy music throughout your entire home. Play one song everywhere, or a different song in each room. And with SharePlay, your guests can also join in on the fun and share control of the music…

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Reported, not confirmed by Apple

No Apple claim gives a value for these fields. Apple may state a related fact under another field above.

Chip

Chip
Field Value Citations
Chip
S7 system-on-a-chip Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. S7 system-on-a-chip Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      A four-microphone array allows the HomePod to hear spoken Siri commands even when loud music is playing, and the included S7 system-on-a-chip improves sound quality through computational audio. The S7 was first used in the Apple Watch, and it replaces the A8 chip that was in the prior version of…

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Ultra Wideband
U1 chip Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations

  1. U1 chip Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple Shown value
    Named as 2nd generation

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      …voices of multiple users, offering Handoff to iOS devices, and playing ambient sounds like rainfall for background noise. HomePod 2 is also able to serve as an Intercom that allows messages to be sent to different rooms of the house. Features like Handoff are enabled through the included U1 chip.

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  2. U1 chip Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      Handoff - An Apple Music song playing on HomePod can be handed off to an iPhone, and vice versa. With the U1 chip in the HomePod, the iPhone just needs to be brought close to the speaker, and the song transfers over.

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Microphones

Microphones
Field Value Citations
Microphones
four-microphone array Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. four-microphone array Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      A four-microphone array allows the HomePod to hear spoken Siri commands even when loud music is playing, and the included S7 system-on-a-chip improves sound quality through computational audio. The S7 was first used in the Apple Watch, and it replaces the A8 chip that was in the prior version of…

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Connectivity

Connectivity
Field Value Citations
Wireless
802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0 Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      The HomePod supports 802.11n WiFi and Bluetooth 5.0, but it it does not include support for Thread.

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Software and Siri

Software and Siri
Field Value Citations
Software version
HomePod Software 26.5 Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. HomePod Software 26.5 Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      Apple provides regular updates for the HomePod, much like it does for iOS devices, Macs, the Apple TV, and the Apple Watch. Software updates are released alongside iOS software updates and can be installed using the Home app on the iPhone, iPad, or Mac. HomePod Software 26.5 is the current version…

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Siri
Siri AI support Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation From a page that names no generation

  1. Siri AI support Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/homepod/

      Apple is working on a full-size HomePod with Siri AI support, but there is no word on when it might launch. We are not expecting it before the end of 2026.

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