Apple officially launched HomePod (2nd generation) and HomePod mini smart speakers in Thailand and officially released them on May 10 after first launching HomePod (2nd generation) at the beginning of 2023. From the first upgrade that comes with excellent and powerful sound quality, supports more capable Siri voice commands. Not just a speaker But it can also be a smart home control device within the home after waiting for a long time. Siri now supports Thai language. Access to music knowledge Search for songs as desired Apple is ready to bring an impressive audio experience to you. With the ability to recognize up to 6 voices, each member of the house can listen to songs in their own playlist. Including sound sensors that can detect smoke or carbon monoxide gases and send alerts to your iPhone, as well as temperature and humidity sensors. When the temperature in the room reaches a specified point, you can automatically turn on and off the curtains or fans if the home has a smart home control system. Supports the Matter standard, able to connect smart home devices developed by the Connectivity Stand dards Alliance (CSA) in collaboration with more than 550 companies in the smart home industry. HomePod Designed to use computational audio. Provides a realistic positional sound system (Spatial Audio), adjusts sound in real time, provides 360-degree surround sound, supports Dolby Atmos, provides a state-of-the-art acoustic sound system. Deliver room-filling sound from a single speaker in a stereo pair. and play together in one room Can be used in the living room, bedroom, kitchen and many other rooms. Listen to music from the Apple Music app, which has a music library of over 1 million songs, or complete the audio experience with home theater viewing via Apple TV 4kHomePod (2nd generation) uses the S7 chip to work with software and sensing technology. Working on the system to create more advanced computational audio systems Providing powerful, clear, realistic sound, deep bass, 4-inch high-excursion woofer, 4 microphones, sensors to support Siri use, 5 tweeters, height 168 ml. and width 142 ml., weight 2.3 Available in midnight and white colors, priced at 11,490 baht, while the HomePod mini offers amazing sound in a compact design. It uses the S5 chip and works like the big HomePod, but it doesn’t have a temperature and humidity sensor. Apple has designed Acoustic Wave Guide To control the direction of sound output from the bottom of the speaker, providing 360-degree sound, HomePod mini is more than half the size. But the price is more affordable. Height 84.3 ml., width 97.9 ml., weight 345 grams. There are 5 colors to choose from: orange, yellow, blue, space gray and White, price 3,890 baht HomePod and HomePod mini speakers are designed to provide a loud sound experience from a single stereo pair of speakers. But it also supports a new level of experience by using 2 or more devices together. Either in the same room or different rooms via AirPlay, play the same song or different songs. Or it can be used as an intercom to communicate between rooms. Using a pair of stereo speakers in the same room is quite limited. Must use the same model Cannot be used across models. For example, HomePod 2nd generation must be used with the same model. HomePod 1st model cannot be used together, and HomePod mini must be used together as two devices. Both models are designed with mesh knitted fabric. A backlit surface that lights up edge-to-edge helps make the speaker look like a home decoration. The top surface is used to tap speaker commands and trigger Siri. The – and + buttons control volume. Another highlight is the seamless integration with Apple’s ecosystem. Using Ultra Wideband technology, users can move around what’s playing on their iPhone, like their favorite songs, podcasts, or even pending calls. You can continue playing on HomePod directly with the Find My or Find My feature. You can ask Siri to help find your Apple device to sound a warning about its whereabouts, whether it’s an iPhone, iPad, or other device. After testing out both devices, we have to admit that HomePod model 2 provides the best music listening experience. When listening to music from the Apple Music app, the sound quality is superb. The bass sound is very tight. Even if you only use 1 unit and using a pair of speakers will increase efficiency even more. Including using it as a home theater to watch movies from streaming, greatly enhancing the experience, suitable for users of Apple devices. It’s very easy to use. After unpacking the box, you can set it up via your iPhone, pair it, and order via Siri right away. Now it’s even more convenient to order in Thai. The design is beautiful like a piece of furniture. But I’m dissatisfied with the wires that need to be connected to the speakers. If it were a wireless charging system, it would be quite good. You won’t see any messy wires. which must be used to store Conceal the wires or design an electrical outlet near the speaker stand. In addition, the price is a bit high as well. HomePod mini is a small speaker but has more than enough power. The power cord attached to the speaker cannot be removed. Other than that, it is a complete smart speaker. Click to read the column. More “Cybernet Articles”
