Our quick take
Cautionary note: White marks on some surfaces
- #Ringgate: How to stop HomePod from leaving rings on wood surfaces Funniest internet reactions to Apple HomePod’s white ring marks
Alternatives to consider
Sonos One
- Read the Sonos One review
Apple HomePod - 3.5 / 5
A stylish and simple design
172 x 143mm, barrel shaped, 2.5kg Mesh covered for 360-degree sound Flattened top with touch controls and Siri waveform
The best Apple HomePod tips and tricks What is Siri and how does Siri work? 65 funny things to ask Siri for a good giggle
HomePod is a self-tuning speaker
Sound adapts based on speaker placement 6 microphones
What can - and can’t - you do with Apple’s HomePod?
How do you set-up Apple HomePod?
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Apple Music at the heart of the experience
Only supports Apple Music Radio is available but limited, and doesn’t include the BBC yet Only supports AirPlay 2
The best HomePod alternatives: Smart speakers to rival Apple’s new super Siri speaker
What is Apple Music and how does it work?
Apple AirPlay 2: What is it, how does it work and what devices are supported?
Hearing you from all corners of the room
Apple HomePod sound performance
- 4-inch up-firing central woofer 7 tweeters Adaptive software to reduce distortion
HomePod as a smart speaker beyond music
- Siri able to handle contextual searches Full HomeKit integration Messages, calls and reminders
HomePod and HomeKit
- Apple HomeKit and Home app: What are they and how do they work?
Making calls, sends texts, and creating reminders
- Best smart plugs: Google, Alexa and smartphone compatible control
Hey Siri, you might actually be the problem here
iOS 13 and HomePod
To recap
For now, it’s just a speaker that sounds great, that isn’t very smart.
