The Apple HomePod 2023 is the second-generation HomePod from Apple. This smart speaker features a seamless, acoustically transparent mesh design. At the top, you'll find the touch-sensitive control panel that allows you to adjust and manage the volume.
Siri is here to assist you with everything. This speaker not only looks fantastic but is also very intelligent. For example, you can play your favorite music by simply asking Siri. You can also inquire about the weather, sports scores, or news through your connected iPhone. Additionally, you can automate your smart home with HomeKit, setting schedules for when you want your curtains to open or the lights to turn on.
Experience optimal sound in every room of your house. The Apple HomePod 2023 in black features new, advanced computational audio that ensures a groundbreaking listening experience. Furthermore, it has four microphones, allowing Siri to hear you from anywhere. With spatial awareness technology, the sound is optimized for each room. This innovative speaker knows where to direct the sound, so it doesn't matter whether you're using the HomePod in the living room, bedroom, or office; it seamlessly adapts.
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Streaming media provider | Apple Music, Deezer, iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn |
Wireless transmission | Airplay 2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Item number | 23856514 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smart speakers |
Manufacturer no. | MDEW4ZD/A |
Release date | 3.2.2023 |
Sales rank in Category Smart speakers | 9 of 61 |
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Colour | Black |
Exact colour description | Midnight |
Smart Home | Compatible |
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Communication standard | Apple HomeKit |
Audio channel | Stereo |
Nominal power | 20 W |
Streaming media provider | Apple Music, Deezer, iTunes, Pandora, Spotify, TuneIn |
playback options | Web radio |
Wireless transmission | Airplay 2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Power supply | Electrical connection |
Power consumption | 20 W |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
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Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Documentation, Homepod, Power cord |
Length | 142 mm |
Width | 142 mm |
Height | 168 mm |
Weight | 2300 g |
Length | 22.40 cm |
Width | 16.50 cm |
Height | 16 cm |
Weight | 2.98 kg |
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