1. Devices
  2. HomePod and HomePod mini
AppleDevices · read Oct 12, 2026

HomePod and HomePod mini

The technical specifications as Apple publishes them, grouped as on apple.com. Copied as written; we add nothing.

Source: apple.com: HomePod (2nd generation)Source: apple.com: HomePod mini
Spec groups10
Spec rows20
Official charts0
Sibling devices4
ReadOct 2026

Compare with

Spec sheet

HomePod (2nd generation)

Size and Weight

Weight: 5.16 pounds (2.3 kg)

Audio Technology

  • 4-inch high-excursion woofer
  • Array of five horn-loaded tweeters, each tweeter with its own neodymium magnet
  • Internal low-frequency calibration microphone for automatic bass correction
  • Advanced computational audio with system sensing for real-time tuning
  • Room sensing
  • Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for music and video
  • Four-microphone design for far-field Siri
  • Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds
  • Multiroom audio with AirPlay
  • Stereo pair capable

Audio Sources

  • Apple Music
  • iTunes music purchases
  • iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription
  • Third-party music services
  • Apple Music Radio or episodes on demand
  • Radio stations from TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Audacy
  • Apple Podcasts
  • News briefings
  • Remastered ambient sounds
  • AirPlay to share other content to HomePod from iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac

Touch Controls

  • Tap
  • Play/Pause
  • Double-tap
  • Skip
  • Triple-tap
  • Skip back
  • Touch and hold
  • Siri
  • Tap or hold + or,
  • Volume up/down

Sensors

  • Temperature and humidity
  • Accelerometer

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of HomePod.
  • Features include: Touch Accommodations
  • Siri
  • VoiceOver
  • Home app and HomeKit
  • Intercom transcriptions

Wireless

  • 802.11n Wi-Fi
  • Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Thread networking technology
  • Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity

System Requirements

  • HomePod with the latest version of software
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) or iPhone 8 or later with the latest version of iOS
  • or iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later), or iPad mini (5th generation or later) with the latest version of iPadOS
  • 802.11 Wi-Fi internet access

Electrical and Environmental Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

In the Box

  • HomePod
  • Power cable
  • Documentation

HomePod mini

Size and Weight

  • Weight
  • 0.76 pound (345 grams)

Audio Technology

  • Full-range driver and dual passive radiators for deep bass and crisp high frequencies
  • Custom acoustic waveguide for a 360º sound field
  • Acoustically transparent fabric
  • Computational audio for real-time tuning
  • Four-microphone design for far-field Siri
  • Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds
  • Multiroom audio with AirPlay
  • Stereo pair capable

Audio Sources

  • Apple Music
  • iTunes music purchases
  • iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription
  • Third-party music services
  • Apple Music Radio or episodes on demand
  • Radio stations from TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Audacy
  • Apple Podcasts
  • News briefings
  • AirPlay to share other content to HomePod mini from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple TV, or Mac

Touch Controls

  • Tap
  • Play/Pause
  • Double-tap
  • Skip
  • Triple-tap
  • Skip back
  • Touch and hold
  • Siri
  • Tap or hold + or,
  • Volume up/down

Sensors

Temperature and humidity

Accessibility

  • Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of HomePod mini.
  • Features include: Touch Accommodations
  • Siri
  • VoiceOver
  • Home app and HomeKit
  • Intercom transcriptions

Wireless

  • 802.11n Wi-Fi
  • Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Thread networking technology
  • Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity

System Requirements

  • HomePod mini with the latest version of software
  • iPhone SE, iPhone 6s or later, or iPod touch (7th generation) with the latest iOS
  • or iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air 2 or later, or iPad mini 4 or later with the latest iPadOS
  • 802.11 Wi-Fi internet access

Electrical and Environmental Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC for 20W power adapter
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

In the Box

  • HomePod mini
  • 20W power adapter
  • Documentation

Questions people ask

What are the HomePod and HomePod mini specs?

10 spec groups and 20 rows, copied from Apple's own spec pages, read Oct 12, 2026. Nothing here comes from rumours.