Not for me.
Reviewed on www.bestbuy.com·Omar
I had the homePod for a couple months and unfortunately it wasn't for me. I feel that for the price it simply does not compare to a amazon alexa or google home. It really does way less than what any of those two can do and on top of that they are both cheaper. Before this I had a google home mini that I received for free and it did much more than what the homepod could do. After I gave away my homePod I got an alexa and to this day have it and I can say the same. My biggest issue with the homepod was the fact that it really felt incapable of doing things a assistant usually should be able to do without the requirement of using your iphone. Whenever I would try to ask it a fairly simple question that it could pull from the web easily like an alexa or google home could it would always say something like "I found some results, would you like me to send them to your phone?" And yeah that is a great feature to have if I wanted to see the results on my phone but If I wanted that I really would've just picked up my phone and asked siri on there. It may just be my personal preference but I like it when the assistant can read out loud results for the question you ask them. Not force me to grab my phone to see them. I don't know if apple designed it like this on purpose or if there are people out there who prefer it to function like that but I don't really like it. It was the main reason I got rid of it. It really felt like it couldn't do anything I wanted it to. I know some people have a apple eco system that this device probably works very well to sync everything up together but if you plan on buying this thinking it's apple's version of the alexa I would suggest you take a good look at it or try it out first. It did not meet my expectations very well. I don't want to totally bash this thing, I do believe it is a good device for certain things and that there are probably good reasons to buy this device apple probably would've discontinued it if there wasn't. Since then I've gotten myself into ring security which was bought by amazon so I got kinda forced into the amazon eco system which Is why I bought an alexa. Overall the device has it's pros and cons like every other device but this one in particular has room for improvement. I would buy an alexa over this. (I gave it to my brother and I'm not sure what he thinks of it but I'll add some pictures of it.)
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·@li
After purchasing two Apple HomePod minis (Orange) and pairing them as stereo speakers for my computer, I can confidently say they exceeded my expectations in both sound quality and functionality.\n\nSound Quality: The stereo pairing makes a huge difference—the soundstage is wide, the bass is surprisingly deep for their size, and the clarity is excellent. Whether I’m listening to music, watching videos, or even editing, the audio feels immersive and well-balanced. Apple’s computational audio really does optimize the sound beautifully.\n\nSetup & Integration: Pairing them as stereo speakers with my Mac was seamless thanks to Apple’s ecosystem. They connect instantly, and there’s no noticeable lag or sync issues. Siri voice control is a nice bonus, making it easy to adjust volume or control playback hands-free.\n\nDesign & Aesthetics: The orange color adds a great pop to my setup! They’re compact but stylish, and they blend well into my workspace without taking up much room.\n\nFinal Thoughts: If you’re looking for compact, high-quality stereo speakers that integrate perfectly with Apple devices, the HomePod mini delivers big sound in a small package. The stereo pairing truly enhances the listening experience, and I’m thrilled with my decision to buy two!
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Reviewed on www.bestbuy.com·Serguey
I had my smart home running with Google assistant before. I switch to Home pod mini looking for the security features that comes with Apple OS and the integration with my others apple devices. I have to say that in that purpose works very well. I really enjoy how you can extend you iPhone messages, calls, etc to the home minis. I like how the music sounds on it, but, I miss some features that I had when I used Google assistant such as: Siri stop to hearing you after your request, then you have to repeat Hey Siri many times. When you have your hands busy and ask Siri something, the answers are sent to your iPhone, instead to be told to you as you was expecting. You can only use Apple Music with them, no Spotify or Youtube, or other app. I really hope Apple continues improving the software and add this capabilities.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·WalmartShopper
It's an Apple product! Need I say anymore? Well, ok. It's set up was quick and easy. Like all Apple products. It tells my devices to work perfectly fine with no…\n\n“Sorry, (that other talking device made by that mail order shopping conglomerate) can't find your device, try checking your network connection.” No! She just doesn't know how to stay connected to devices every time she has an update.\n\nNo problems like that with this Apple HomePod mini. Connects to devices and plays like a charm!
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·Jerry
I currently have the 2nd gen full size HomePods at home and love them but the Miinis were for work. Basing my decision on cost and limited space on my desk, I didn’t have high expectations but they’re pretty great! I bought 2 so I could have a stereo pair so I don’t know how just one sounds but as a pair they’re awesome for their size. I was really surprised by the amount of base these things had! Great purchase!
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·Pamela
I am big into Apple Ecosystem & I got this as a back up for my Office HomePods. I have ordered numerous HomePods from B&H. They arrive quickly & are well packaged. I have found B&H prices competitive & the website is easy to navigate. I’ve been very pleased & would recommend them to friends and family
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Reviewed on www.business.walmart.com·William
I love the color and the ease of getting it set up. The sound is great and I use this one for my office at work. It sounds great for music, phone calls, and audio for my zoom meetings. I will be getting two more and setting them up as speakers for my home entertainment system.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·David
Apple products sync together with no effort needed. I just plugged it in and went to my iphone settings and they paired. Has too much bass so my sound settings on my iphone remote control has a reduced bass option.
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·Chris
This is my seventh or eighth HomePod and I love them for pairing together and using as television audio output. The standard HomePods have a fuller sound, but if your room isn’t cavernous, this still sounds great.
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Reviewed on www.business.walmart.com·AllyZ
My elderly dad enjoys listening to his oldies with this HomePod mini. He isn't a fan of complicated technology, so this works well for him. He just says “hey Siri play oldies”, and it plays his songs!
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Reviewed on www.business.walmart.com·Steven
The HomePod mini perfectly syncs with my ecosystem at home and sounds way better than the competitors! I was blown away with how good it is, since I only got it to be an Apple Hub for my smart lock.
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Reviewed on www.business.walmart.com·Wendy
Bought for my son for his dorm room. Works for alarm and to play music, etc. He said it is perfect for what he needs. Easy set up. Delivered on time. Woukd recommend for Apple users.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Ginger
I like Apple products but a little disappointed with this one. I was hoping it would be wireless and probably want buy another one unless it is wireless. The quality and sound are nice if you don't mind it not being wireless I think you would like it.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·anonymous
So far so good. Haven't had it long. But it was easy to set up. Even my 3 1/2 year-old granddaughter can use it. My seven-year-old granddaughter loves it.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Patrick
AT THIS PRICE AND WITH SUCH SPEEDY DELIVERLY AND WITH SUCH A SUPER PRODUCT, I AM HIGHILY SATISFIED AND EVEN GRATEFUL FOR WALMART.COM THANK YOU GUYS
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Reviewed on www.onbuy.com·K. Law
Dose what is says on the box very easy to set up ,only need to work out how to link it to home pod so you get the same music in both rooms
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Saharra
i had a google home mini and it could never play specific songs i wanted. my siri homepod is great, i can connect my phone right to it
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Reviewed on www.target.com·Papadink
Design and size is great for office desk. Sound is awesome. Ease of transfer from phone to homepod mini is great.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.ca·Frank S
$30 cheaper than Apple Store and other resellers for the same products. Arrived quickly. Can't beat that deal.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Cody
I would hold out for the bigger one… I mean it's fine but it's a little pricey at $100 and it's very small
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Reviewed on www.bestbuy.com·NurseNelson
Set up was easy. Clear sound! Hears me from a great distance and responds appropriately! Happy customer!
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Paige
It was hard to use with other streaming service. I had a lot of researching to get it all to work
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·Jeremy
Siri is not a very smart assistant, the audio quality is ok, but I primarily use this as a white noise machine and a home hub for my smart devices and it works well for those tasks!
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Reviewed on www.bestbuy.com·Secretshopper011
Im an avid apple user but this device is seriously lacking. Its not super easy to set up, its not compatible with a macbook and its wired. Apple couldve done better, go with JBL.
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Reviewed on www.bestbuy.com·BigD
Nice speaker. I like the sound and build. It's a must have, if you like Apple products.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·MamaBear
Great little speaker, SIRI works with this, still learning all the nuances.
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Reviewed on www.bhphotovideo.com·Jonathan
Works well. As advertised. Connects with iPhone, MacBook pro, and more.
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Reviewed on www.walmart.com·Franc
Not as impressive as the larger model but at least more affordable!
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Reviewed on www.target.com·Jessica
Great sound and seamlessly pairs with all Apple devices. The small size makes it easy to move around. Only reason for 4 stars is that it needs to be plugged in
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Reviewed on www.target.com·Nick
So fast and loud as well. The mini fills up my dorm and bathroom.
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