Apple HomePod mini (Smart Speaker) Specs
Identifiers: HomePod mini - MY5H2LL/A* - AudioAccessory5,1 - A2374 - 3506*
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Introduced as a much cheaper version of the original HomePod, the HomePod mini is a tiny, spherical wireless "smart speaker" for use with recent iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices.
Originally available in white or a dark "Space Gray" color (with yellow, orange, and blue added on October 18, 2021), the HomePod mini uses "computational audio for real-time tuning" and provides a "full-range driver and dual passive radiators for deep bass and crisp high frequencies."
The HomePod mini is designed to work primarily with the Apple Music service and supports Siri for voice interaction, but it also has a round display on the top with touch-sensitive controls for volume, track control, and Siri activation. Internally, it is powered by an Apple S5 processor (SoC), and supports 802.11n Wi-Fi as well as "Thread" networking, Ultra Wideband for "device proximity" detection and Bluetooth 5.0.
HomePod mini works with an iPhone SE, iPhone 6s or later, or iPod touch (7th Gen) running iOS 14 or later; or iPad Pro, iPad (5th Gen), iPad Air 2 or later, or iPad mini 4 or later running iPadOS 14 or later (compatibility formally increased to iOS 15 or iPadOS 15 on October 18, 2021). It does not work directly with a Windows PC or Mac (although sound can be sent from the Mac to HomePod using AirPlay).
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- What are the major differences between the HomePod mini and competitive products?
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| Introduction Date: |
October 13, 2020* |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*The HomePod mini was announced on October 13, 2020, became available for pre-order on November 6, 2020, and was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on November 16, 2020. Yellow, orange, and blue color options were added on October 18, 2021. |
| Processors: |
1 (2) |
Geekbench: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench benchmark does not support the HomePod.
To dynamically compare Geekbench results from different Macs side-by-side, please see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
N/A* |
Processor Type: |
Apple S5 |
| Details: |
*Apple provides limited technical details about the HomePod mini, but it uses a 64-bit dual core Apple "S5" processor (SoC) of unspecified clockspeed. |
| Onboard RAM: |
1 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*Apple makes no mention of RAM or storage for the HomePod mini. However, because the Apple Watch Series 5 and Apple Watch SE use the Apple S5 SoC and have 1 GB of RAM, the HomePod mini is believed to have 1 GB of RAM, as well. |
| Display: |
Round* |
Native Resolution: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*The HomePod mini has a round LED matrix display on the top of the device. Apple does not specify the resolution. |
| Standard Wireless: |
802.11n* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.0 |
| Details: |
*Apple notes that the HomePod mini supports 802.11n Wi-Fi as well as "Thread" networking, Ultra Wideband for "device proximity" detection and Bluetooth 5.0. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
None |
Incl. Input: |
Touch |
| Details: |
The HomePod mini has a round touch-sensitive display on the top for volume, track control, and Siri activation. |
| Case Type: |
Smart Speaker |
Form Factor: |
HomePod mini |
| Details: |
The HomePod mini is a small spherical "smart speaker" that supports Siri and that is compatible with recent iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch devices running iOS 14 or later. |
| Housing Color: |
White/Gray* |
Controller: |
Touch |
| Details: |
*The HomePod mini originally was available in two colors, white and a dark "Space Gray." On October 18, 2021, Apple added yellow, orange, and blue options.
It is powered by a round touch-sensitive display on the top of the device. |
| Apple Order No: |
MY5H2LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
HomePod mini |
| Details: |
*The MY5H2LL/A order number refers to this HomePod mini in white. In Space Gray, the order number is MY5G2LL/A. The colorful models added October 18, 2021 -- in yellow, orange, and blue -- are order numbers MJ2E3LL/A, MJ2D3LL/A, and MJ2C3LL/A, respectively. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2374 (EMC 3506*) |
Model ID: |
AudioAccessory5,1 |
| Details: |
*The Model Number and EMC Number are unique and located on the bottom of the HomePod mini.
Also see: All Apple devices with the A2374 Model Number, the 3506* EMC Number, and the AudioAccessory5,1 Model Identifier.
|
| Pre-Installed OS: |
audioOS 14.2 (18K60)* |
Maximum OS: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple makes no specific mention of the operating system for the HomePod mini, but it is related to the iOS. Like the original HomePod, the HomePod mini internally refers to its operating system as "audioOS."
The HomePod mini works with an iPhone SE, iPhone 6s or later, or iPod touch (7th Gen) running iOS 14 or later; or iPad Pro, iPad (5th Gen), iPad Air 2 or later, or iPad mini 4 or later running iPadOS 14 or later. On October 18, 2021, Apple formally increased the compatibility requirements to iOS 15 or iPadOS 15. |
| Dimensions: |
3.3 x 3.9* |
Avg. Weight: |
0.76 lbs. (345 g) |
| Details: |
*The HomePod mini is spherical. Apple reports that it is 3.3 inches tall and 3.9 inches wide (84.3 mm x 97.9 mm, respectively). It weighs 0.76 lbs. (345 g). |
| Audio Support: |
The HomePod mini indirectly supports any audio formats supported by the iOS. These include "HE-AAC (V1), AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, and FLAC." |
| Original Price (US): |
US$99* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$99* |
Global original prices for the Apple HomePod mini (Smart Speaker) in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$129 |
Brazil: |
N/A |
| Mexico: |
MXN $2,599 |
United States: |
US$99* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€99 |
Belgium: |
€99 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 899 |
Finland: |
€109 |
| France: |
€99 |
Germany: |
€96,50 |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
€99 |
| Norway: |
NOK 1.249 |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Spain: |
€99 |
Sweden: |
SEK 1.249 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 99 |
United Kingdom: |
£99 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 749 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$749 |
| India: |
Rs 9,900 |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Japan: |
¥10,800 |
Korea: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
S$139 |
Taiwan: |
NT$3,000 |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$149 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$159 |
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