Apple HomePod 2nd Gen.

Apple Siri
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Test reportsVery good based on 10 tests
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Product details

HomePod comes with impressive premium sound - from clear, detailed highs to deep, rich bass. Advanced computational audio makes the acoustics even better.
3D Audio makes sound even more immersive. Works seamlessly with all your Apple devices. Connect and control your smart home so everything stays private and secure. Immersive premium Hi-Fi audio. Powerful high-excursion woofer for deep, rich bass. Five beamforming tweeters for clear, detailed highs. Advanced computational audio for room-filling sound. 3D audio for sound all around you. Set up a stereo speaker pair with two HomePod speakers for even more immersive listening experiences. Connect a HomePod speaker or stereo speaker pair to Apple TV and experience cinema-like sound in your home. Works seamlessly with Apple devices - just hold your iPhone up to HomePod and keep listening. Siri is your family's smart assistant, helping with everyday tasks. Home Hub, to connect and control your smart home accessories. Designed from the ground up to keep everything private and secure. Setup requires Wi-Fi and an iPhone or iPad with the latest software.

Key specifications

Smart home ecosystem
Apple Siri
Streaming media provider
Apple Music, 
Deezer, 
iTunes, 
Pandora, 
TuneIn
Wireless transmission
Airplay 2, 
Bluetooth, 
Wi-Fi
Item number
23856655

General information

Manufacturer
Apple
Category
Smart speakers
Manufacturer no.
MQJ83ZD/A
Release date
3.2.2023
External links
Manufacturer's site (de)

Colour

Colour group
White
Exact colour description
White

Smart home features

Smart Home
Compatible
Smart home ecosystem
Apple Siri
Smarthome communication standard
Apple HomeKit

Smart speaker properties

Audio channel
Stereo
Nominal power
20 W

Playback sources

Streaming media provider
Apple Music, 
Deezer, 
iTunes, 
Pandora, 
TuneIn
playback options
Web radio

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Airplay 2, 
Bluetooth, 
Wi-Fi

Power supply

Power supply
Electrical connection
Power consumption
20 W

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, 
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Homepod, 
Power cord

Product dimensions

Length
142 mm
Width
142 mm
Height
168 mm
Weight
2300 g

Package dimensions

Length
22 cm
Width
16.10 cm
Height
16.10 cm
Weight
2.97 kg

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smart speakers» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
  • 1.Apple
  • 3.Google

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Google
  • 2.Amazon
  • 3.Apple

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smart speakers» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Amazon
  • 2.Apple
  • 3.Google
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good82/100
Good70/100Rank 12 out of 15
Stiftung WarentestStereo-Funklautsprecher im TestReleaseMarch 2024

Many wireless speakers promise stereo sound, even with just one speaker. Regardless of whether they are wireless speakers or Bluetooth speakers - the solo speakers contain speakers for the left and right channels. But with just one speaker, the stereo base remains narrow: the distance between the left and right speakers within a speaker is simply too small...

Very good84/100
hifi.deSingle testReleaseAugust 2023
  • PositiveGood sound with Dolby Atmos playback
  • PositiveAutomatic room calibration
  • PositiveMultiroom-capable thanks to AirPlay
  • NegativeRequires an iOS device
  • NegativeNo integration of Spotify & Co.

The return of the great HomePod is a success - at least if you are at home in the Apple universe. This is mainly due to the fact that the HomePod delivers a dreamlike sound for practically all genres. Overall, the improvements over the first model are limited. But optimisations such as the new sensors, the improved room measurement and of course the Matter integration are real arguments for the Apple...