Why YOU Should BUY the NEW HomePod! (2023)

Are you trying to decide which speaker to buy, the HomePod Mini or the new HomePod 2023? In this video, we provide an in-depth review of the New HomePod 2 sound, new features, improved Siri & HomeKit. The new HomePod 2nd generation, which features five speakers and four microphones, two speakers and two microphones fewer than the original HomePod. While the sound quality is still great, it may not be as balanced as the original HomePod, as the bass is slightly more dominant. The new HomePod also has a larger display, new colors, and a temperature and humidity sensor, and uses the S7 chip from the Apple Watch. The new HomePod 2 sound quality is unmatched, especially when used for TV sound. The new HomePod has Dolby Atmos support and can be used as a soundbar, and the sound quality is impressive, with great bass and fullness. The new HomePod 2023 has improved handoff with the U1 chip and how it can be used to transfer calls or music from one device to another with ease. Overall, if you are a music lover or enjoy great TV sound quality, the new HomePod is definitely worth considering. While it is more expensive than the HomePod Mini, the sound quality is unbeatable, and the new features and improvements make it a worthwhile investment.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Against The Original
01:52 What’s New!
03:13 More Than Music!
04:30 How Does It Compare?
05:45 Why Not A Sound Bar?
07:00 Not All Is GOOD!
08:05 Should You Buy It?
08:38 Siri & Your Devices
09:18 Your Home Is Smarter!

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[CraigsTechTalk]

🔴 Check out this video to get more out of your HomePod 👇

[coralreef]

Hi Craig. A lot of people mistakenly think Apple is at fault over the Spotify issue but as it so turns out it’s actually Spotify where you should be laying blame. Spotify has the API but refuse to implement it and allow their app to run on the HomePod the way that pandora or Amazon music or Deezer have. It’s very popular to blame Apple for this and the folks at Spotify are probably laughing 😆 their heads off. They hate Apple and are in fierce competition with them over their rival music streaming service Apple Music. Spotify is actually punishing their subscribers by refusing to support native Siri interface on the HomePod. This refusal also applies to the mini HomePod as well.

[TCHGY]

I have the HomePod mini with a second on the way! I have a small room and the sound I find is just great! Going to sync them up for stereo mode to my Apple TV 2nd gen 4K, and then connect them to a projector! Can’t wait to experience this!

[pgxrpf]

Hi Craig! Thanks for the video. Did you experience any stereo pair sound drop out, or sound only playing on one speaker with stereo pair enable? It’s happening frequently with me.

[samanthaclarke]

Great update! If I am an Apple tragic, is there really any value waiting for the Nanoleaf with matter upgrade? I'm am just setting up - and am impatient! :-)

[BreakTime]

Craig, can you please test if we are limited to streaming to only 6 HomePods at once? Thanks

[DonJHughes]

Hi Craig, I pulled the trigger and went with a pair of 2nd generation HomePods (in my living room) to use on my Apple TV 4K. Originally I had two HomePod Minis (in my living room) that have been moved to the bedroom. Is $600 a lot of money to spend on these? Yes, but the compact space, deeper & richer sounds and enhanced bass was a win-win for me. I also love that Dolby Atmos is utilized very well as watching movies/shows was taken to a whole new level. So if you’re critical on sound, I would say go for it. But definitely buy the pair for the full experience.

[DGYtown]

I love ❤️ these speakers! BUT I am returning them. I used these pair with my Apple TV in the living room. Sound excellent but doesn’t fill my large open living room/ kitchen. Like you said these won’t replace your existing living room theater set up. I am returning these for a Sonos ARC with sub. I would definitely buy these again for an office/bedroom. Just not as my main theater system. Will pick these up when they go on sale

[Dr_Cole]

Like all of us who watch several HomeKit YouTube channels, I’ve seen a ton of reviews on the new HomePod G2. However, this one is really well done at getting to the core issues, especially for users that are not necessarily deep into the Apple Ecosystem. Well done, Craig.

[NeoVdV]

Will this mi I 2023 still be OK to work with the new upcoming OS18 with finally much better AI Siri ?? Or ....

[robin]

I’m debating between HomePod in stereo pair versus Sonos/Bose home theater system. Any recommendations?

[Quin]

I have the latest apple tv 4k and a 42 lg c2- im torn between a single homepod 2 and 2 minis for my bedroom- my main concern is sound quality for movies and some gaming! Which would you suggest??

[ashtonchristo]

Great video! You're saying Dolby Atmos wrong.

[dave]

Hi Craig - I'm going to be temporarily moving into an 2 bedroom apartment using a 75" LG TV, do you think using two of the new HomePods would work well as a living room sound system or one would do? Love your videos!

[arshdeepsinghwalia]

Hello Craig. Love the way you share your honest opinion over these videos. Keep up the good work, man. Must I say, I very much liked your honesty that you put in your reviews.

[michaelbakhtiar]

What are you using for your dedicated movie room? Is it wired or wireless, etc. thanks!

[stevenmm]

I had 2 mini in the back of the room paired. And I got 2 new home pod 2 for the front of the room paired. So now all 4 play stereo but not in surround sound. Maybe Apple will have a software update in the future that can make it surround sound.

[Filtersloth]

Do you ever have problems with them not connecting properly as a stereo pair?

[nickpanzeca]

Hey Craig sorry I was late this morning. I did have a question: what bulbs do you recommend to use with both home kit and Echo? Thanks

[hnbchance]

Does a 1st gen HomePod paired with a 2nd gen HomePod work together well? Or are the do the different sound qualities clash?