{"id":92777,"date":"2026-10-14T07:12:01","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:12:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=92777"},"modified":"2026-10-14T07:12:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T23:12:01","slug":"apples-new-homepod-mini-2-speakers-feature-sound-glow-and-will-eventually-support-siri-ai","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=92777","title":{"rendered":"Apple\u2019s new HomePod mini 2 speakers feature Sound Glow and will eventually support Siri AI"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div xmlns:default=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Can you believe the first HomePod mini came out in 2020? It\u2019s been six long years, but we finally have the <b>HomePod mini 2<\/b>, Apple\u2019s long-awaited update to its compact wireless smart home speaker.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The first thing you need to know is that it <b>comes in new colours<\/b>. Midnight, White, and Blue make a return, and joining them this time are Pink and Green. Dimensions are unchanged, which means it\u2019s roughly the size of a swollen tennis ball.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe class=\"_base_1pos7_1 _tiktok_1pos7_32\" title=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed\/v2\/7696147554102250804?lang=en\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.5625\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share;\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Speaking of colours, it gets a new feature called <b>Sound Glow,<\/b> which basically means the colour panel on the top of the speaker will change colours to match the album artwork or type of music you were playing. If you are playing background sounds like rain, the panel will glow blue. It\u2019s a subtle, but nice touch.<\/p>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">As usual, you can use a HomePod mini alone, or use them in a stereo pair with your Mac or Apple TV 4K. New this year is the ability to <b>pair up to four HomePods<\/b> \u2013 either four HomePod mini 2s or two HomePod 2 and two HomePod mini 2s \u2013 to create a surround sound setup. I got the chance to experience this, and the difference between a two- and four-speaker setup is stark.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_1sb7q_1\" alt=\"HomePod mini 2 rear speakers\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1125\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3e004d90882f554bc758d666a4f85635d27ced198e6d53331e6a85d0bab18e64?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3e004d90882f554bc758d666a4f85635d27ced198e6d53331e6a85d0bab18e64?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3e004d90882f554bc758d666a4f85635d27ced198e6d53331e6a85d0bab18e64?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3e004d90882f554bc758d666a4f85635d27ced198e6d53331e6a85d0bab18e64?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3e004d90882f554bc758d666a4f85635d27ced198e6d53331e6a85d0bab18e64?w=1980&amp;q=85 1980w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/3e004d90882f554bc758d666a4f85635d27ced198e6d53331e6a85d0bab18e64?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.7777777777777777;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1125px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">You can use a pair of HomePod mini 2 speakers as rear speakers in a surround sound setup with the new Apple TV 4K.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">Finally, support for Siri AI is also planned for the HomePod mini 2, but that will come in a software update later. That will enable users to ask their HomePod mini 2 about their schedules and messages, and also enable richer music discovery.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"availability-and-pricing\" class=\"_subHeading1_1k87u_111 _base_1k87u_1\">Availability and pricing<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"_figure_wioo3_1\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_base_1sb7q_1\" alt=\"HomePod mini 2 green\" loading=\"lazy\" sizes=\"auto\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/f00a268ab1511048edd2072144ac9208154a89a94f3e9d33504b969895437849?w=330&amp;q=85 330w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/f00a268ab1511048edd2072144ac9208154a89a94f3e9d33504b969895437849?w=530&amp;q=85 530w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/f00a268ab1511048edd2072144ac9208154a89a94f3e9d33504b969895437849?w=660&amp;q=85 660w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/f00a268ab1511048edd2072144ac9208154a89a94f3e9d33504b969895437849?w=1320&amp;q=85 1320w,https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/f00a268ab1511048edd2072144ac9208154a89a94f3e9d33504b969895437849?w=1980&amp;q=85 1980w\" src=\"https:\/\/cassette.sphdigital.com.sg\/image\/hardwarezone\/f00a268ab1511048edd2072144ac9208154a89a94f3e9d33504b969895437849?w=660&amp;q=85\" style=\"--custom-aspect-ratio:1.8181818181818181;contain-intrinsic-size:2000px 1100px\"\/><figcaption class=\"_figureCaptions_wioo3_158\">\n<p class=\"_imageCaption_wioo3_165\">The HomePod mini 2 in green.<\/p>\n<p>Photo: HWZ<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"_base_1s8rd_1 _default_1s8rd_12\">The HomePod mini 2 is <b>S$199<\/b> and pre-orders will start on Apple\u2019s website at <b>9am, 15 October 2026<\/b>. The HomePod goes on sale on 30 October.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><br \/>\n<center><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hardwarezone.com.sg\/lifestyle\/audio\/apple-homepod-mini-2-smart-home-speaker-singapore-launch-pre-order-price\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article At Source <\/a><br \/>\n<center\/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Can you believe the first HomePod mini came out in 2020? 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