HomePod
The HomePod is a series of smart speakers developed by Apple Inc. Designed to work with the Apple Music subscription service, the HomePod incorporates beamforming and eight speakers and is sold in two colors: white and midnight. It is sold alongside the HomePod Mini, a smaller and less expensive variant introduced in 2020.
A white HomePod (1st generation) on display at WWDC 2017 | |
| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Type | Smart speaker |
| Release date | February 9, 2018 (first generation) February 3, 2023 (second generation) |
| Units sold | 1-3 million (2018) |
| Operating system | audioOS, also known as "HomePod Software" |
| Input | Multi-touch screen, voice commands via Siri |
| Predecessor | Beats Pill+ |
| Related | HomePod Mini |
| Website | apple |
The first-generation HomePod was announced on June 5, 2017, at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. Its planned December launch was delayed: Apple began taking orders on January 26, 2018, and released it on February 9, 2018. The HomePod received mixed reviews: it was praised for its design and sound quality compared to other speakers of its price, and criticized for lack of third-party support and high price compared to other smart speakers. The first-generation HomePod sold an estimated 1 to 3 million units through August 2018. It was discontinued on March 12, 2021.
The second-generation HomePod was announced on January 18, 2023, and released on February 3.