Deals: Second-Gen HomePod Sees First Ever Price Drop, Now Available for $279

[andreyush]

Until it's not at least £200 it's not worth it.

 

[MacAddict1978]

Still overpriced by $80.

 

[allseeingi’s]

I have three HomePod Minis. I also have an incredible 1GB+ internet connection. I have never experienced a product with less reliable performance and connection issues like these HomePod Mini devices. Especially when combined with Apple Music services. I wish Apple would fix the issues that so many of us are experiencing and reporting before knowingly creating and selling products that don't work properly. I will never buy another HomePod product unless they get these issues under control. I'm sure many of you will reply to this message with "I never have issues" comments, but if you Google "HomePod unreliable" you will get pages and pages of results.

 

[allseeingi’s]

We have 2 homepod minis ( stereo pair) and like you a generous connection . When they work it’s great but at times have had issues with either Siri not reacting as it should and sometimes 1 HomePod disconnecting . We also have Sonos speakers and having seen the reviews for the latest models , I’d go for one of them over a Homepod , yes more expensive but also more reliable ,you can use Alexa and link your Apple Music account.

 

[Debauch]

Everyone needs to boycott these speakers until Apple puts in some tender love and care into Siri!

 

[HVDynamo]

Which anyone who followed the OG HomePods knew was going to happen. Nobody that didn’t buy the first-gen HomePod looked at the second-gen and thought to themselves, ahhhh NOW I should get one. 🤦🏻‍♂️

I have 4x OG HomePods, and they’re great, but the second gen isn’t answering any new questions.

I really like the idea of it. But I want a way to Bluetooth to it, and an aux in port. If they just added those TWO things. I would probably get one but without those it's a non-starter for me.

 

[svish]

Good to see discounts. Hopefully there will be higher discounts later in the year.