2 HomePod Mini vs 1 HomePod - Watch THIS Before You BUY!

You need to watch this before you buy either 2 HomePod Mini's or 1 HomePod. A full-sized HomePod has better sound and can be connected to an Apple TV 4k for Dolby Atmos audio. The HomePod Mini has the U1 chip for UWB that can identify other U1 devices with great precision. You also get a thread router with the HomePod mini. The HomePod mini can be a smart home game changer. Once Apple really starts using these U1 chips it is going to get interesting.

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[Gnarfolkk]

I have a one bedroom with 3 HomePods and one HomePod mini in my room and I can say the mini was quite surprising. Of course the bass wasn’t as prevalent but it really surprised me the clarity in the vocals. Initially I had two HomePods in a home theater and just added the HomePod mini in (not in my living room but nearby in the kitchen) and it actually made a huge difference listening to music. I eventually just got a third HomePod to fill the entirety of my downstairs with music and just put the mini upstairs in my room. I had the echo ecosystem before and apples BLOWS IT OUT IF THE WATER as far as ease of use and convenience.

[willhickman]

I like the HomePod mini pair in my bedroom with my Apple TV. I have a nightstand on either side of my bed, and a mini on each stand, so its like being in your own little bubble of sound for movies and music

[PattyKuluCakes]

I have been spoiled with the bass that the HomePod has that when I got the HomePod Mini, I was kind of disappointed at the lack of bass. Overall, it still sounds good for a small speaker.

[felixmelix]

Is it possible by now to connect 2 minis as a stereo pair to a Mac? Did apple “fix” it?

[ShaneCreates]

Great video, Craig. I agree with everything you said. There is a place for each of these and I think which you choose depends on what’s most important to your personal setup. Personally, I was surprised at the loudness of the HomePod mini stereo pair when compared to the OG, but as you mentioned, they just don’t have that full sound that you get with the original.

[blubyuify]

Got the HomePod paired with Apple TV 4K, the sound watching a movie is awesome. And a HomePod mini in every room to link of music around the house and intercom.

[Asymmetrical.athlete_]

I know I’m 4 months late but I just got the minis for my bedroom and they are doing everything that my home pods are doing ie stereo and syncing them and playing in stereo

[paulbailey]

This was so helpful I am trying to decide on two stereo Homepods even though they are discontinued, I have a mini in my kitchen so have the more future proof features there but reading the comments think two of the original is the way. Would love to see a stereo set if/when you do that.

[ramoncadena]

Do you know what resellers still sell the HomePod?

[KubanKevin]

I bought the 2018 homepod open box very shortly after launch (returned due to customer not knowing how to set up) and it has been solid.

[Daboy]

Listening to this with my stereo homepods and it’s clear 2 minis can’t compete with even one HomePod. Thread is really the only reason to get a mini. I’ll probably get one used later in the year.

[TomBabula]

Are two homepods behind your couch optimal for home theater watching as in front?

[iam___akshay]

I am using 2 OG HomePod with apple tv and the Dolby atoms is tested home pod minis as well though OG homepod is far more capable of them in terms of sound. For sound quality and clarity I would any day choose OG HomePod.

[markcarlson]

Wish the big homepod had thread support.

[JP-nksv]

Good info thanks. Just ordered two more Homepods for my kitchen…love the sound and SO worth the extra cost. FYI an Apple tech guy told me the HomePod is not being discontinued…there is a shortage of microchips that is delaying production. Not sure if this is the “company line” or not, but I’m very glad t0 have my two pairs of stereo Homepods!

[waderobinson]

I have two homepods in theatre as you do, the mini homepod worked out great in my bathroom with the new smart bulbs that support thread.

[rodster]

They added HomePod mini support to the Apple TV

[man-bagdammit]

And now the original HomePod has been discontinued. 😭

[vis]

Hey Craig, while using zoom call or what's app call on iPhone be routed on home pod

[edwiser]

The bass on the HomePod is just Incredible