You're a bit late, we've already worked out the product page was updated just before I posted that.
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HomePod Launches February 9, Available to Order Starting Friday in United States, UK, and Australia
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If you care about sound, vastly superior music quality. If you don’t, not much except for better security. As someone who has spend thousands on speakers and amplifiers, I obviously care about sound quality. I won’t be buying HomePods because our apartment is already covered with very high quality sound, but for people who don't have my setup and care about sound quality, I'd absolutely recommend trying one vs. Sonos.
Something like the Echo is a joke, quality wise.
I was trying to hold out for the HomePod to be released (hoping the wife could've gotten it for me for Christmas). However, when I found out it was delayed I gave up and bought a Google Home for the house.
I'll wait to see what the reviews say before I decide if I'll pick one up. Especially since I'm hesitant to splurge on something that's $350 when I have a better voice assistant and paid a third of the price for it.
I just finished a chat session with Apple Support on the HomePod. I was eager to pre-order one this Friday, but now that the chat session is done, I won't be doing so. According to support, the HomePod must be Bluetooth connected to an iPhone to work, which means that the HomePod is an expensive Bluetooth speaker. I don't believe that's accurate, but each time I pressed support for details and clarification, support stuck to the HomePod requires a Bluetooth connection to work.
I never did get an answer to whether or not the HomePod will support multiple users with individual Apple Music subscriptions.
I am disappointed that Apple would open pre-orders for a device with such limited information and, as far as I see it, bad information being released by support. Why on earth wouldn't Apple release more concrete details, especially on a brand new type of device for Apple, one that's starting in the shadows of existing competition?
I never did get an answer to whether or not the HomePod will support multiple users with individual Apple Music subscriptions.
I am disappointed that Apple would open pre-orders for a device with such limited information and, as far as I see it, bad information being released by support. Why on earth wouldn't Apple release more concrete details, especially on a brand new type of device for Apple, one that's starting in the shadows of existing competition?
Why dillue holiday raffic with a new product release.
The X was almost a holiday release.
Not to mention CES announced a ton of new HomeKit gadgets, which may not havehit the shelves
Now Apple can tie those new products in with the home pod.
I am looking forward to HomePod and appletv relationship.
The next thing I would love to see is a wireless charging iPad mini and a wall mount.
HomePod, Apple TV and iPad mini controlling the house
There is no reason to think this is a mono speaker. With seven tweeters and audio beam forming, it ought to be able to create a stereo image, though Apple’s description isn’t clear about it.
I don’t know, if it can replace a dedicated home set up, and be as surprisingly good like the AirPods I think people will be happy to invest. It seems like they’re releasing it in beta form though.
Sure it can. All real musical instruments emit sound from a single point. It doesn’t require two guitars, two basses, two drums, two violins, etc. to create stereo music.
Check the tech specs page again. It lists Bluetooth 5.0.
Wireless
- 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MIMO
- Direct guest access1
- Bluetooth 5.0
That’s why all real bands have two guitars, two basses, and two drum sets, right?
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I know. This thread is very active.You're a bit late, we've already worked out the product page was updated just before I posted that.
As is the case for the Homepod, which has a total of 8 speakers inside of it.
They did the same thing with iPhone and portrait, (coming soon)
AppleTV had a couple (coming soon)
It’s still a feature, just not available (yet)