Apple HomePod mini 2 review

For Apple households, the HomePod mini 2 is the simplest smart speaker to put in several rooms. Apple documents a full-range driver with dual passive radiators and a waveguide that spreads sound in 360 degrees, three far-field microphones for Siri, and a temperature and humidity sensor that can trigger Home app automations. It also works as a home hub, with Thread for Matter and HomeKit accessories, and Sound Recognition can notify you when it hears a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm. Connectivity is current: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6 and an Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity. Two can form a stereo pair, and four can work as surround speakers with an Apple TV 4K. The limits matter for some buyers: setup requires an iPhone or iPad, there is no Spatial Audio or room sensing, and Apple says its new Siri AI comes later as a free update. At $149, it is the best low-cost pick for iPhone users.

Who it is for

iPhone households that want a low-cost Siri speaker and HomeKit hub in several rooms.

Price

$149 at the Apple US store when checked.

White $149.00 Pink $149.00
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 8, 2026.

Key features

• Full-range driver and dual passive radiators with a waveguide for a 360-degree sound field
• Three-microphone design for far-field Siri
• Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, Thread and an Ultra Wideband chip
• Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds
• Temperature and humidity sensor for Home app automations

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Works as a home hub for HomeKit and Matter Thread accessories
• Strength: Stereo pairs with a second HomePod mini 2 and supports surround with Apple TV 4K
• Strength: Five colors at 0.74 lb
• Weakness: Needs an iPhone or iPad for setup
• Weakness: Apple says Siri AI arrives later as a software update
• Weakness: No Spatial Audio or room sensing, unlike the larger HomePod

Key facts

• Voice assistant: Siri
• Microphones: 3
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, Thread
• Weight: 0.74 lb (335 g)
• Height: 3.3 in (84.3 mm)

Where it ranks

Apple HomePod mini 2 is No. 1 in our Best Smart Speakers verdict.