HomePod Original HomePod

[KettyKrueger]

Hey all

Got myself a couple of HomePod Minis and caught the bug! Is there any reason to not buy the original HomePod - other than the obvious (Apple doesn't sell them anymore so support might be limited)?

Thanks

 

[BobRey77]

No reason not to buy them if you can find good ones at a fair price. There could be a new HomePod coming soon but there's no way to know when so that shouldn't stop you.

 

[perezr10]

I love the OG HomePod. My first one from Feb 2018 is still going strong.

But the rumors of a new big HomePod In the spring would stop me from buying one now.

 

[mjs916]

I’m looking for another OG HomePod, or as Apple labeled it on the feedback site, “HomePod (2018)”.

I’m hoping that year denotes a new, larger than mini, HomePod is coming soon but I am personally waiting for the holiday shopping season to see if they release something new to get a better price on the OG.

I could be waiting for nothing though.

 

[beanbaguk]

I just purchased two original HomePods and they are wonderful. Absolutely no reason not to buy one. The sound quality is amazing and they work brilliantly.

 

[perezr10]

It’s also possible that even if Apple does make a new “big” HomePod that it won’t sound as good as the original. I think it’s hard for Apple to put that level of sound engineering into a product for a sub-$300 price.

Ask any owner of the big HomePod, the OG sounds way, WAY better than the Mini.

 

[haazah]

Hi! Long time reader, first time poster. I have an original HomePod, and love its sound. My question is with the Home app — why can't I change the volume through it? I can from my iPhone, or OS X Music if I'm playing a song or podcast through that. If that is the case I have to use voice or physical control. Volume level is not in the MacOS Home app. Thoughts?

 

[perezr10]

You can change the volume on the big HomePod with the Home app for iPhone or iPad. I do it all the time. You have to tap the device and it brings up a little music menu.

I don’t know about Macs, since I use my iPad mostly now and my MacBook Pro languishes in a drawer somewhere.