Apple’s full-size HomePod reviews are out, highlighting the changes that Apple brought forward with its second-generation smart speaker. While the design is more or less identical to the previous version, Apple did make some changes on the inside. The reviews offer an extensive view of the experience and what sets it apart from the original HomePod.
HomePod review shines a light on the excellent quality of the smart speaker with major improvements in Smart Home features
Apple announced the new HomePod recently, with improved performance and excellent sound quality. While Apple did reduce the number of tweeters and microphones, it still managed to amaze reviewers with audio quality. Check out what the reviews have to say about the new HomePod below.
Written Reviews
TechCrunch
The Wall Street Journal
The illuminated touch surface up top has been expanded by 6x. That means the shiny touch display and its underlying lighting system effectively reach edge to edge.
The Verge
Pocket-lint
Engadget
In the midrange, you get vocals that are detailed, crisp and crystal clear, while at the lower end, the HomePod packs in plenty of bass. It’s lovely and deep for its size, while still offering expression and punch. It’s not as bassy as the Sonos Five - which is a bigger and more expensive speaker - and HomePod is arguably a little more muddled in the mid-range when playing tracks like Skrillex’s Rumble compared to the Five, but it is still very impressive overall - and that is a pretty tricky track to keep up with anyway. You can reduce the bass in the Home app, though we didn’t find this necessary.
Reviewers have mentioned that despite the fact that the new HomePod features fewer mics, the smart speaker is still capable of picking up user voice for commands. Additionally, the sound quality is excellent, but the voice assistant needs work regarding what it can do. If you are a fan of the design of the original HomePod, you will be more than satisfied. Moreover, the illuminating surface on the top is more than a welcome addition.
First, the HomePod, like Siri on your iPhone, is capable of recognizing multiple users. Personal Requests can allow it to peek at your Calendar, Notes, Reminders, Messages, Find My and more when you ask. Plus, HomePod can give each member of your family (up to six people) their unique responses from certain iPhone apps. What’s more, Siri can create recurring home automations without you having to pick up your phone and swipe over to the appropriate app.
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