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$250 – $299
Premium smart speaker with Siri, room-sensing spatial audio, Thread border router, Matter gateway, and temperature/humidity sensors.
The Apple HomePod (2nd Gen) by Apple is compatible with Apple HomeKit, Matter, and Home Assistant. It connects via Wi-Fi, Thread, and Bluetooth. Street price ranges from $250 to $299. Explore detailed specifications, platform compatibility, and feature comparisons below.
An optional subscription unlocks additional features.
$10.99/month
$250 – $299
The Apple HomePod (2nd Generation) delivers exceptional audio through a high-excursion 4-inch woofer and five neodymium tweeters. Room-sensing technology analyzes room acoustics to optimize sound, while Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio create an immersive listening experience.
Built with an S7 chip and U1 Ultra Wideband, HomePod serves as a powerful smart home hub. It functions as both a Thread border router and Matter gateway, enabling control of HomeKit and Matter-compatible devices throughout your home. Built-in temperature and humidity sensors can trigger automations.
Siri integration allows voice control of music, smart home devices, messages, and more. Pair two HomePods for stereo sound, and use Intercom to broadcast messages to other Apple devices. Sound detection alerts you to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.
$350 – $450
Premium spatial audio speaker with Dolby Atmos, six drivers, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and AirPlay 2.
$79 – $99
Compact smart speaker with Siri, Thread border router, and HomeKit hub in a spherical design.
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$250 – $300
15.6-inch Full HD smart display with Fire TV, Zigbee/Matter/Thread hub, 13MP camera, and WiFi 6E.
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$90 – $150
8-inch HD smart display with spatial audio, 13MP camera, and built-in Zigbee/Matter/Thread smart home hub.
$150 – $230
10-inch smart display with 6.5MP camera, stereo speakers, Thread border router, Matter controller, and Chromecast built-in.
