Apple announces the next generation of HomePod mini

Apple today announced HomePod mini 2, featuring Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and enhanced audio experiences. Apple announces the next generation of HomePod mini. PRESS RELEASE October 13, 2026 Apple announces the next generation of HomePod mini with support for Siri AI, beautiful new colors, and rich sound With a profoundly more capable and conversational Siri AI, new ways to enjoy music, and a more immersive home theater experience, HomePod mini does more than ever before Available in five beautiful colors, HomePod mini 2 features enhanced audio experiences and Siri AI, unlocking a whole new level of capability.

Siri AI, 1 coming to HomePod mini 2 in a future software update, is a profoundly more capable and conversational assistant with personal context understanding, broad world knowledge that powers tasks like richer music discovery, and the ability to tap into even more apps — bringing a whole new level of capability to HomePod mini. 2 Users can enjoy room-filling audio with a single speaker, in a stereo pair, or using multiroom audio. When paired with the new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini 2 supports four-speaker surround sound — Apple’s most immersive home theater setup yet.

And HomePod mini makes it easy for different users to manage the connected home with just a voice command, securely controlling accessories and running automations. HomePod mini 2 can be pre-ordered starting today in pink, green, blue, white, and midnight, with availability beginning Friday, October 30. “HomePod mini 2 brings together Siri AI, gorgeous new colors, and incredible audio,” said Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Home Product Marketing.

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Alongside the new Apple HomeView, upgraded Apple TV 4K, and Apple Home Collection, the company also unveiled the HomePod mini 2. The updated smart speaker brings Siri AI, a new Sound Glow feature, support for pairing up to 4 speakers, and new color options.

Listening to Apple’s new audio features with Siri as our binge-watching companion. Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 hands-on: A look at the audio updates and Siri AI.

The new Apple TV 4K and updated Siri Remote unveiled today have quite a few new features, as outlined in our all-in-one summary below. Here are 11 changes coming with the new Apple TV: A19 chip, for up to 50% faster CPU performance and up to twice as fast graphics performance compared to the previous model with the A15 chip.

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The HomePod mini 2 is powered by the company’s S10 chip, which enables its new Siri AI features. Apple says that Siri AI will require the speaker to be paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone or iPad.

Entertainment Streaming Apple TV 4K and HomePod mini 2 hands-on: A look at the audio updates and Siri AI Listening to Apple’s new sound features with Siri as our binge-watching companion. After spending some time with the main attraction this morning, I was also able to check out the HomePod mini 2’s revamped home theater features and see Siri AI in action on Apple’s streaming box.

8GB of RAM is very likely, up from 4GB of RAM in the previous model. This spec still needs to be confirmed.

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Siri AI will be able to recognize up to six users based on their voice and offer personalized messages. Apple’s HomePod mini 2 is here with Siri AI, new colors and improved sound.

I also listened to a pair of the new speakers connected to an iMac as part of an enhanced desktop audio setup, and can confirm the new colors match up nicely with the company’s all-in-one computer. Apple TV 4K’s Siri overhaul Billy Steele for Let’s start with the Apple TV 4K.