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HomePod (2nd generation) Specifications

Complete Apple HomePod (2nd generation) technical specifications · Released 2023 · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: 802.11n Wi-Fi; Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access9; Bluetooth 5.0; Thread netwo…
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Display
5.60″
Chip
802.11n Wi-Fi; Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access9; Bluetooth 5.0; Thread networking technology10; Ultra Wide…
Storage / Colors
— · Midnight, White
Weight / OS
2300 g · iOS

Apple HomePod (2nd generation) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple HomePod (2nd generation), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iFinish

  • Midnight
  • White

iSensors

  • Temperature and humidity8
  • Accelerometer

iAccessibility

  • Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of HomePod.
  • Learn more about Accessibility
  • Features include:
  • Touch Accommodations
  • Siri
  • VoiceOver
  • Home app and HomeKit
  • Intercom transcriptions

iSystem Requirements

  • HomePod with the latest version of software
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation or later) or iPhone 8 or later with the latest version of iOS; or iPad Pro, iPad (5th generation or later), iPad Air (3rd generation or later), or iPad mini (5th generation or later) with the latest version of iPadOS
  • 802.11 Wi-Fi internet access

iIn the Box

  • HomePod
  • Power cable
  • Documentation

iAudio Sources

  • Apple Music6
  • iTunes music purchases
  • iCloud Music Library with an Apple Music or iTunes Match subscription
  • Third-party music services7
  • Apple Music Radio or episodes on demand
  • Radio stations from TuneIn, iHeartRadio, and Audacy
  • Apple Podcasts
  • News briefings
  • Remastered ambient sounds
  • AirPlay to share other content to HomePod from iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac

iAudio Technology

  • 4-inch high-excursion woofer
  • Array of five horn-loaded tweeters, each tweeter with its own neodymium magnet
  • Internal low-frequency calibration microphone for automatic bass correction
  • Advanced computational audio with system sensing for real-time tuning
  • Room sensing
  • Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos for music and video2
  • Four-microphone design for far-field Siri
  • Sound Recognition for smoke and carbon monoxide alarm sounds3
  • Multiroom audio with AirPlay4
  • Stereo pair capable5

iElectrical and Environmental Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

iHomePod and the Environment

  • HomePod is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:12
  • See the HomePod Product Environmental Report
  • Made with better materials
  • 100% recycled rare earth elements in the speaker magnet
  • 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
  • 100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
  • 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components
  • 100% recycled plastic in the Midnight mesh fabric and nearly 30% recycled plastic in the White mesh fabric
  • Smarter chemistry13
  • Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium‑free
  • Green manufacturing
  • Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
  • All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production
  • Responsible packaging
  • 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
  • 96% or more fiber-based packaging and no outer plastic wrap
  • Apple and the Environment
  • We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030.
  • See Apple’s commitment

↔Size and Weight1

  • Dimensions:
  • 5.6 inches wide (142 mm)
  • 6.6 inches high (168 mm)
  • Weight:
  • 5.16 pounds (2.3 kg)

iTouch Controls

  • Tap
  • Play/Pause
  • Double-tap
  • Skip
  • Triple-tap
  • Skip back
  • Touch and hold
  • Siri
  • Tap or hold + or –
  • Volume up/down

⌁Wireless

  • 802.11n Wi-Fi
  • Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access9
  • Bluetooth 5.0
  • Thread networking technology10
  • Ultra Wideband chip for device proximity11

HomePod (2nd generation) FAQ

What year was Apple HomePod (2nd generation) released?

Apple HomePod (2nd generation) was released in 2023.

What chip does Apple HomePod (2nd generation) use?

Apple HomePod (2nd generation) uses 802.11n Wi-Fi; Peer-to-peer discovery for easy guest access9; Bluetooth 5.0; Thread netwo….