Apple rarely has any misses with its products, especially during the dominant era that began with the release of the first generation iPhone. Time after time, the Cupertino, California-based company has knocked it out of the ballpark, setting the bar in each product category it enters. Products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and AirPods all have shown phenomenal appeal among consumers, but that doesn’t mean that Apple is infallible. The original HomePod is an example of one of those missed opportunities, and its failure impeded Apple’s ambitious efforts in the smart home realm. Pricing was partly to blame — a premium cost of $349 out of the gates made it a tough sell for the masses. But it looks as though Apple has listened to its critics. Now, though, there appears to be redemption with the HomePod mini. Even though Apple has gone smaller with this iteration, don’t let its size fool you, because this decision has grander implications that make it a formidable player in the smart home...

Computational audio optimizes the experience; Clean-sounding highs and mids; Compact size makes it discrete; It's the most affordable HomeKit home hub;

Siri lacks the advanced intelligence of its competitors; Short power cord;

Apple rarely has any misses with its products, especially during the dominant era that began with the release of the first generation iPhone. Time after time, the Cupertino, California-based company has knocked it out of the ballpark, setting the bar in each product category it enters. Products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and AirPods all have shown phenomenal appeal among consumers, but that doesn’t mean that Apple is infallible. The original HomePod is an example of one of those missed opportunities, and its failure impeded Apple’s ambitious efforts in the smart home realm. Pricing was partly to blame — a premium cost of $349 out of the gates made it a tough sell for the masses. But it looks as though Apple has listened to its critics. Now, though, there appears to be redemption with the HomePod mini. Even though Apple has gone smaller with this iteration, don’t let its size fool you, because this decision has grander implications that make it a formidable player in the smart home...

Computational audio optimizes the experience; Clean-sounding highs and mids; Compact size makes it discrete; It's the most affordable HomeKit home hub;

Siri lacks the advanced intelligence of its competitors; Short power cord;

Apple rarely has any misses with its products, especially during the dominant era that began with the release of the first generation iPhone. Time after time, the Cupertino, California-based company has knocked it out of the ballpark, setting the bar in each product category it enters. Products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and AirPods all have shown phenomenal appeal among consumers, but that doesn’t mean that Apple is infallible. The original HomePod is an example of one of those missed opportunities, and its failure impeded Apple’s ambitious efforts in the smart home realm. Pricing was partly to blame — a premium cost of $349 out of the gates made it a tough sell for the masses. But it looks as though Apple has listened to its critics. Now, though, there appears to be redemption with the HomePod mini. Even though Apple has gone smaller with this iteration, don’t let its size fool you, because this decision has grander implications that make it a formidable player in the smart home...

Computational audio optimizes the experience; Clean-sounding highs and mids; Compact size makes it discrete; It's the most affordable HomeKit home hub;

Siri lacks the advanced intelligence of its competitors; Short power cord;

Apple rarely has any misses with its products, especially during the dominant era that began with the release of the first generation iPhone. Time after time, the Cupertino, California-based company has knocked it out of the ballpark, setting the bar in each product category it enters. Products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and AirPods all have shown phenomenal appeal among consumers, but that doesn’t mean that Apple is infallible. The original HomePod is an example of one of those missed opportunities, and its failure impeded Apple’s ambitious efforts in the smart home realm. Pricing was partly to blame — a premium cost of $349 out of the gates made it a tough sell for the masses. But it looks as though Apple has listened to its critics. Now, though, there appears to be redemption with the HomePod mini. Even though Apple has gone smaller with this iteration, don’t let its size fool you, because this decision has grander implications that make it a formidable player in the smart home...

Computational audio optimizes the experience; Clean-sounding highs and mids; Compact size makes it discrete; It's the most affordable HomeKit home hub;

Siri lacks the advanced intelligence of its competitors; Short power cord;

A very impressive smart speaker from Apple and, for once, the price isn’t too high

Excellent sound quality; Reasonable price; Easy to use;

Not for non-iOS users; No Spotify support yet;

A very impressive smart speaker from Apple and, for once, the price isn’t too high

Excellent sound quality; Reasonable price; Easy to use;

Not for non-iOS users; No Spotify support yet;

Apple rarely has any misses with its products, especially during the dominant era that began with the release of the first generation iPhone. Time after time, the Cupertino, California-based company has knocked it out of the ballpark, setting the bar in each product category it enters. Products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and AirPods all have shown phenomenal appeal among consumers, but that doesn’t mean that Apple is infallible. The original HomePod is an example of one of those missed opportunities, and its failure impeded Apple’s ambitious efforts in the smart home realm. Pricing was partly to blame — a premium cost of $349 out of the gates made it a tough sell for the masses. But it looks as though Apple has listened to its critics. Now, though, there appears to be redemption with the HomePod mini. Even though Apple has gone smaller with this iteration, don’t let its size fool you, because this decision has grander implications that make it a formidable player in the smart home...

Computational audio optimizes the experience; Clean sounding highs and mids; Compact size makes it discrete; It's the most affordable HomeKit home hub;

Siri lacks the advanced intelligence of her peers; Short power cord;

Apple rarely has any misses with its products, especially during the dominant era that began with the release of the first generation iPhone. Time after time, the Cupertino, California-based company has knocked it out of the ballpark, setting the bar in each product category it enters. Products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and AirPods all have shown phenomenal appeal among consumers, but that doesn’t mean that Apple is infallible. The original HomePod is an example of one of those missed opportunities, and its failure impeded Apple’s ambitious efforts in the smart home realm. Pricing was partly to blame — a premium cost of $349 out of the gates made it a tough sell for the masses. But it looks as though Apple has listened to its critics. Now, though, there appears to be redemption with the HomePod mini. Even though Apple has gone smaller with this iteration, don’t let its size fool you, because this decision has grander implications that make it a formidable player in the smart home...

Computational audio optimizes the experience; Clean-sounding highs and mids; Compact size makes it discrete; It's the most affordable HomeKit home hub;

Siri lacks the advanced intelligence of its competitors; Short power cord;

Apple rarely has any misses with its products, especially during the dominant era that began with the release of the first generation iPhone. Time after time, the Cupertino, California-based company has knocked it out of the ballpark, setting the bar in each product category it enters. Products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and AirPods all have shown phenomenal appeal among consumers, but that doesn’t mean that Apple is infallible. The original HomePod is an example of one of those missed opportunities, and its failure impeded Apple’s ambitious efforts in the smart home realm. Pricing was partly to blame — a premium cost of $349 out of the gates made it a tough sell for the masses. But it looks as though Apple has listened to its critics. Now, though, there appears to be redemption with the HomePod mini. Even though Apple has gone smaller with this iteration, don’t let its size fool you, because this decision has grander implications that make it a formidable player in the smart home...

Computational audio optimizes the experience; Clean-sounding highs and mids; Compact size makes it discrete; It's the most affordable HomeKit home hub;

Siri lacks the advanced intelligence of its competitors; Short power cord;

Apple rarely has any misses with its products, especially during the dominant era that began with the release of the first generation iPhone. Time after time, the Cupertino, California-based company has knocked it out of the ballpark, setting the bar in each product category it enters. Products such as the iPod, iPhone, iPad, and AirPods all have shown phenomenal appeal among consumers, but that doesn’t mean that Apple is infallible. The original HomePod is an example of one of those missed opportunities, and its failure impeded Apple’s ambitious efforts in the smart home realm. Pricing was partly to blame — a premium cost of $349 out of the gates made it a tough sell for the masses. But it looks as though Apple has listened to its critics. Now, though, there appears to be redemption with the HomePod mini. Even though Apple has gone smaller with this iteration, don’t let its size fool you, because this decision has grander implications that make it a formidable player in the smart home...

Computational audio optimizes the experience; Clean-sounding highs and mids; Compact size makes it discrete; It's the most affordable HomeKit home hub;

Siri lacks the advanced intelligence of its competitors; Short power cord;