HomePod Buying Used 3 Year Old Homepod ! Questions ?

[marcusalwayswins]

Hi Guys,

So I have come across this used HomePod on a Selling Site which is a 3 years old used product. The seller is pretty candid and frank about it saying that the product has been used for 3 years.

My question to you guys is what are some of the key Things that I should be checking in it before buying it from him ? Obviously the Functions like the Music, Sound and all that, but anything else that I can check in it so as to make sure that I do not get a faulty, not working product.

Please advice ?

 

[dotme]

If it costs more money than you can casually walk away from (or unless you're handy with a soldering iron) I would say don't buy it. Get a Mini (For Siri/HomeKit), or a Sonos One (For Music) instead. Both will come with a nice warranty.

 

[kkclstuff]

unless the HomePod was abused/dropped/mishandled—theres nothing wrong with an old one. your only limitation will be on the software end once  stops supporting that model.

take your phone with you and steam your favorite music through it.

if it connects, sounds fine, and is at a good price—you've got a deal.

Anything sounds/feels off—walk away.


BUT maybe read this thread too before driving in...

 

[BobRey77]

If it is installed on the seller's network and working properly then there's no reason not to buy it. OG HomePods are all the same regardless of when they were purchased and they tend to work perfectly until they fail. There's no predicting when or even if they will fail.

 

[malcky77]

I would have no objection to buying a used HomePod.....as long as it can be plugged in and tested to make sure it all works and sounds as expected.

If the seller is NOT prepared to let you test it, then don't bother with it.

 

[justin.d]

make sure it doesn't pop when you tap the top (or activate siri) after it's been idle for a while (usually a few hours). that's the sign of a failing capacitor which is likely to lead to further issues down the line

 

[jimmysalg]

Personally, I had 4 OG HomePods, 2 started popping. I decided to sell them due to how much people were willing to pay and now have 6 HomePod minis to replace them. Yes, the sound is not as good, but they have warranty and when that ends its only $99 to replace them. Food for thought....

 

[marcusalwayswins]

Already took the plunge. proud owner of 2 OG Homepods ?