What do you think of the HomePod Mini?

[nikkisharif]

I may get one for my room just so I can play the realistic thunderstorm sounds to help me fall asleep on occasion.

I listen to those too...so soothing!!! I already have an old Bose Soundlink Mini in my room, so I’m not sure a HomePod mini will be worth it. We’ll see.

 

[staceymj86]

I may get one for my room just so I can play the realistic thunderstorm sounds to help me fall asleep on occasion.

That’s a good idea. I still want to order at least one mini to test it out.

 

[Dgray2712]

Just picked mine up. For a small speaker, that is some awesome sound. I may pick up 2 more, to use in stereo in my living room, and to use with my Apple TV.

 

[ladyc0524]

I ordered mine two days ago. Should be here sometime next week.

 

[Just_Me_D]

I ordered mine two days ago. Should be here sometime next week.

Let us know what you think of it when you get it, if you don’t mind...

 

[ladyc0524]

Let us know what you think of it when you get it, if you don’t mind...

Will do!

 

[nikkisharif]

Just picked mine up. For a small speaker, that is some awesome sound. I may pick up 2 more, to use in stereo in my living room, and to use with my Apple TV.

Now, I’m really intrigued!!! I, honestly, forgot about it until now Can’t wait to see more reviews on it.

 

[iwoodland]

Now, I’m really intrigued!!! I, honestly, forgot about it until now Can’t wait to see more reviews on it.

I got 2. Very impressed!

 

[aximtreo]

Not sure where I saw the article but it stated that the Mini in pairs doesn't offer STEREO. Found the article on iMore.

You can't use two HomePod minis as stereo Mac speakers despite AirPlay and it's madness
There's a workaround but it shouldn't be needed.

https://www.imore.com/you-cant-use-...-mac-speakers-despite-airplay-and-its-madness

 

[joemd60]

HomePod Mini

Every year I do Amazon or iTunes gift cards for everyone. I am thinking a Home Pod mini might be a nice change. It would be an ideal gift for the couples I have on my list to share.

 

[joemd60]

I ordered mine two days ago. Should be here sometime next week.

I wish I knew that. I would have had you order me a few.

 

[ladyc0524]

I wish I knew that. I would have had you order me a few.

Lol! I ordered from Best Buy. Apple’s shipping dates are well into December

 

[joemd60]

HomePod Mini

Lol! I ordered from Best Buy. Apple’s shipping dates are well into December

Wow, I am glad you said something. I may have to do that myself.

 

[ladyc0524]

HomePod mini was delivered today. For it to be so small, the sound and bass are very nice!

 

[joemd60]

HomePod mini was delivered today. For it to be so small, the sound and bass are very nice!

Thanks lady for the feedback! I got all space grey also.

 

[joemd60]

Well the mini’s came in. Very solid little device, yet my issues continue. My iPhone 11 will not recognize the mini.

Edit: ok, it is all set up. You have to have 2FA enabled. What is everyone’s take on that being enabled. I don’t know if I want to keep inputting a passcode, and security number.
It’s a great little speaker, with great sound. I just have to buy the right bulbs now. The Phillips hue bulbs still need you to purchase a separate bridge.

 

[Spencerdl]

HomePod Mini

Does anybody have both an Apple HomePod Mini and Amazon Echo Dot that can give a comparison review? Of course I would like to have the Apple speaker(s), however I'm trying to figure out if it's worth switching all of my speaker(s) over.

 

[iwoodland]

Does anybody have both an Apple HomePod Mini and Amazon Echo Dot that can give a comparison review? Of course I would like to have the Apple speaker(s), however I'm trying to figure out if it's worth switching all of my speaker(s) over.

I have both! Amazon for smart stuff lighting etc. Apple for apple stuff

 

[staceymj86]

Does anybody have both an Apple HomePod Mini and Amazon Echo Dot that can give a comparison review? Of course I would like to have the Apple speaker(s), however I'm trying to figure out if it's worth switching all of my speaker(s) over.

That’s exactly what I’m trying to do. I love how my Ring camera and security system integrates with my Echo Dots and Echo Show. If Apple were to do this, I would switch over in a heartbeat.

 

[Annie_M]

Well the mini’s came in. Very solid little device, yet my issues continue. My iPhone 11 will not recognize the mini.

Edit: ok, it is all set up. You have to have 2FA enabled. What is everyone’s take on that being enabled. I don’t know if I want to keep inputting a passcode, and security number.
It’s a great little speaker, with great sound. I just have to buy the right bulbs now. The Phillips hue bulbs still need you to purchase a separate bridge.

While it would be a bother, I do think that the security benefits from having 2FA enabled would be worth the bother!