HomePod Facts

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Apple HomeView

Apple HomeView
Field Model Value Citations
Design No model named
The domed aluminum base is fitted with a stainless steel hinge that lets you adjust the display. Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations

  1. The domed aluminum base is fitted with a stainless steel hinge that lets you adjust the display. Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/

      Design. The domed aluminum base is fitted with a stainless steel hinge that lets you adjust the display. Available in four colors. Shown in Silver.

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 6.

  2. beautiful aluminum design with a 7-inch Liquid Retina display connected to a domed speaker base by a stainless steel hinge Apple, confirmed by Apple

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      HomeView features a beautiful aluminum design with a 7-inch Liquid Retina display connected to a domed speaker base by a stainless steel hinge that provides a smooth tilt for comfortable viewing on tabletops of any height. The perfect addition to a kitchen counter, nightstand, or side table,…

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Materials Tabletop
100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure base of Apple HomeView Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  1. 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure base of Apple HomeView Apple, confirmed by Apple

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure base of Apple HomeView

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 6.

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Materials Wall Mounted
100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure of Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations

  1. 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure of Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted) Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple apple.com/apple-homeview/specs/

      100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure of Apple HomeView (Wall Mounted)

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 6.

  2. 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure base and in the enclosure of the wall-mounted model Apple, confirmed by Apple

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      HomeView is made with 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure base and in the enclosure of the wall-mounted model, 100 percent recycled gold plating and tin solder in all Apple-designed printed circuit boards

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Custom faces No model named
Customizable faces Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  1. Customizable faces Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple

    1. Press, press source MacRumors macrumors.com/roundup/apple-homeview/

      Customizable faces

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Wall mounts Wall Mounted
three purpose-built mounts from Schneider Home Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 1 citation

  1. three purpose-built mounts from Schneider Home Apple, confirmed by Apple

    1. Apple page, Apple source Apple Newsroom apple.com/newsroom/2026/10/meet-apple-homeview-a-new-way-to-enjoy-entertainment-and-manage-the-home/

      A separate wall-mounted HomeView model — available in space gray and silver — offers the same 7-inch Liquid Retina display, powerful set of features, and rich audio. It can be attached to a wall using three purpose-built mounts from Schneider Home, with options for self-installation or…

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HomePod mini (current)

HomePod mini (current)
Field Value Citations
Design
Round design Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple . Show 4 citations

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

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

      The HomePod mini 2 is Apple's smaller smart speaker, featuring a round design, an updated S10 chip, 360-degree audio, a U1 chip, and Wi-Fi 6E for $149. The original HomePod mini used to be priced at $99, but Apple raised the price to $129 in June 2026 and then increased it again with the…

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  2. fabric-covered spherical design with a flat top Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    Named as 2nd generation

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

      The HomePod mini 2 has a fabric-covered spherical design with a flat top that has a backlit touch interface with Sound Glow. Sound Glow is a visual canvas that glows and pulses in sync with music that's playing, pulling colors from the song album's artwork. Colors are unique to each song, and…

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  3. fabric-covered spherical design with a flat top that has a backlit touch interface with Sound Glow Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    Named as 2nd generation

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

      The HomePod mini 2 has a fabric-covered spherical design with a flat top that has a backlit touch interface with Sound Glow. Sound Glow is a visual canvas that glows and pulses in sync with music that's playing, pulling colors from the song album's artwork. Colors are unique to each song, and…

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  4. rounded, bulbous body with a display at the top Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

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

      The HomePod mini 2 looks identical to the original HomePod mini, with no major design changes. It has the same mesh-covered acoustic fabric design as the larger HomePod, but it features a rounded, bulbous body with a display at the top. The top display has physical controls and a Sound Glow…

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Mesh
Two-tone, seamless mesh that's virtually transparent to the sound passing through it. Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations

  1. Two-tone, seamless mesh that's virtually transparent to the sound passing through it. Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value
    Named as 2nd generation

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

      Mesh. Two-tone, seamless mesh that’s virtually transparent to the sound passing through it.

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 4.

  2. Two-tone, seamless mesh that’s virtually transparent to the sound passing through it. Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

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

      Mesh. Two-tone, seamless mesh that’s virtually transparent to the sound passing through it.

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 6.

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Touch controls
backlit tinted surface on top, controlled by your touch Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 3 citations

  1. backlit tinted surface on top, controlled by your touch Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value
    Named as 2nd generation

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

      Touch controls. Featuring a backlit tinted surface on top, controlled by your touch.

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 4.

  2. a backlit tinted surface on top, controlled by your touch Apple, confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

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

      Touch controls. Featuring a backlit tinted surface on top, controlled by your touch.

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 6.

  3. tap pauses or plays music, and a double tap swaps to the next track Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

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

      HomePod mini supports several touch gestures using the touch-based interface at the top of the device. A tap pauses or plays music, and a double tap swaps to the next track. A triple tap goes back to the previous track, and a touch and hold brings up Siri.

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 5.

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Light
Light up the top of HomePod mini 2 with Sound Glow — a light experience featuring colors that match your album artwork and pulse in tune with the music. Apple, confirmed by Apple . Show 2 citations

  1. Light up the top of HomePod mini 2 with Sound Glow — a light experience featuring colors that match your album artwork and pulse in tune with the music. Apple, confirmed by Apple Shown value
    Named as 2nd generation

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

      Light up the top of HomePod mini 2 with Sound Glow — a light experience featuring colors that match your album artwork and pulse in tune with the music. Play a soundscape and Sound Glow matches the mood.

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 6.

  2. light at the top of the HomePod mini that changes color and pulses in sync with the music Report, reported, not confirmed by Apple
    No generation named

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

      Sound Glow is a light at the top of the HomePod mini that changes color and pulses in sync with the music or audio that's playing. It draws colors from album artwork, and is compatible with songs, podcasts, and Apple's ambient music feature.

      Stored Nov 3, 2026, revision 5.

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