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Siri on the HomePod was also criticized for its limited functionality in comparison to assistants such as Alexa and Google Assistant The Verge cited the inability to actually place phone calls from the speaker (they must be made on an iPhone and transferred to the HomePod), set multiple timers at once, or distinguish between multiple voices, and only supporting basic commands when using AirPlay, among other limitations. Its lack of support for third-party services and platforms was criticized, with Ars Technica arguing that it gave the device 'intense inflexibility'.

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The review from Ars Technica stated that the sound quality of the HomePod was 'pretty good, rich and full for its size, better than the Sonos One but probably not $150 better, a galaxy ahead of the Echo.' The review from The Verge praised the HomePod's automatic acoustic calibration system, and felt that it sounded 'noticeably richer and fuller' than competitors such as the Sonos One (described as sounding 'a little empty') and Google Home Max (described as being a 'bass-heavy mess'). Greenhouse gas emissions for production, expected use and recycling for the HomePod are estimated at 146 kg CO 2e.

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The 13.4 software update, released in March 2020, changed the OS from an iOS code base to a tvOS-based system. HomePod initially did not allow multiple users to use the device, but multiuser support was added with the release of iOS 13.2. ĪirPlay 2 and multi-room, multi-speaker support were announced in February 2018, and released in September 2018 in iOS 12 along with additional features such as multiple named timers, Find my iPhone, Siri shortcuts, the ability to make, receive and screen phone calls directly on the HomePod, and the ability to search for songs using the lyrics.

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The HomePod does not officially support audio-in from Bluetooth sources. HomePod can serve as a sound bar within a home entertainment system when selected through an Apple TV. The HomePod mainly supports Apple's own platforms and technologies, including Apple Music, iTunes Store purchases and Match, iTunes podcasts, Beats 1 radio, and AirPlay (with limited third-party support for internet radio services iHeartRadio,, and TuneIn coming in the fall of 2019), while an iOS 11 device is required for initial setup. Siri can be used to control the speaker and other HomeKit devices, and can be used to conduct text messaging and voice calls from an iPhone.

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The system-on-a-chip is the Apple A8, which Apple previously included in the Apple TV HD, iPod touch (6th generation), iPad mini 4 and iPhone 6/6 Plus. It has seven tweeters in its base and a four-inch woofer (Apple does not specify Hz frequency range) towards the top, as well as six microphones used for voice control and acoustic optimization. The HomePod has a rounded, cylindrical shape, and has a small touchscreen on its top. The second-generation HomePod was announced on January 18, 2023, and released on February 3. The first-generation HomePod sold an estimated 1 to 3 million units through August 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. Its planned December launch was delayed: Apple began taking orders on January 26, 2018, and released it on February 9, 2018. The first-generation HomePod was announced on June 5, 2017, at the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference. It is sold alongside the HomePod Mini, a smaller and less expensive variant introduced in 2020.

Designed to work with the Apple Music subscription service, the HomePod incorporates beamforming and eight speakers and is sold in two colors: white and space gray. The HomePod is a smart speaker developed by Apple Inc. Multi-touch screen, voice commands via Siri February 9, 2018 5 years ago ( ) (first generation)įebruary 3, 2023 39 days ago ( ) (second generation)ĪudioOS, also known as 'HomePod Software'

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