Nah.
But if you're thinking of the HomePod Pineapple-Size as basically a Siri device, you've missed its point.
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But if you're thinking of the HomePod Pineapple-Size as basically a Siri device, you've missed its point.
I guess my optimism was well placed. Haha. Not going to say I was right until it’s actually announced, so I hope it’s coming. Love to have one. The mini is fantastic, but I think a newer version of the original would be something to really enjoy.
The problem is still IO for me. I wouldn't spend hundreds on a speaker if I can't use it for my ps5
You can via an Apple TV and using ARC, works perfectly for me.
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Yes, remember when other companies would copy Apple? Now it's the other way around. Thanks Tim!
That’s what I’m looking for. Maybe this will help. 2 HomePods in the front, 2 minis as satellite speakers.
In todays saturated market of smart home speakers, I’m really hoping Apple brings something new to the table with this. When the original HomePod launched, the Amazon Echo devices were already well established and Apple came in at a much higher price point giving people little reason to switch ecosystems unless they really wanted Apple over Amazon (which as it turns out is a pretty good reason considering the privacy issues from Amazon and Google).
What I would really like to see is an Apple soundbar 7.4.1 home theater system! Apple has been knocking out of the park with their sound engineering. It would be awesome to see what they can do on a bigger scale.
What I would really like to see is an Apple soundbar 7.4.1 home theater system! Apple has been knocking out of the park with their sound engineering. It would be awesome to see what they can do on a bigger scale.
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They saw prices on eBay for old ones !
That's on you and your network. I have 3 OG HomePods, 1 mini and 2 Apple TV's and no issues, well an occasional issue, but no worse then smart things or google home when I ran them recently.
I’ve long thought apple should have done mesh for the airport routers, and iMac as well.
My guess is it was the emergence of mesh that doomed the airport line.
It would be nice if it were bluetooth, in order to connect to something like a bedroom or kitchen TV. It's stupid that you would need to buy an Apple TV box, to get this to work with a TV. And even then, you can only watch something on Apple TV, not something through the cable box. My LG smart tv comes with the Apple TV app, so why buy a box? And a battery would be nice in order to not have to plug it in to an electric outlet.
In Soviet-Putinist Russia, Alexei asks you to answer questions and do the laborious things.
Everyone who bought the remaining overpriced HomePod resales: 😦
Hope they keep the awesome sound quality from the OG. Have a feeling they might sacrifice a bit in order to lower the price to appeal the masses.
I'm really hoping my 3 HomePods don't crap out, but it seems it is a matter of when rather than if.
I'm really hoping my 3 HomePods don't crap out, but it seems it is a matter of when rather than if.
… so they're going to kill Homekit support with iPadOS 16 in autumn, and I have to wait until next spring before I can get a suitable home hub? aldskfjasfg
Apple will still be far behind in consumers home speakers wants. My Sonos PlayBar blows away any HomePod configuration for sound and quality. Apple integration of non-Apple speakers via AirPlay not a good experience. I am sending my dollars to a company that has a strong focus on speakers. Not a company who makes speakers as an after thought.